Lead Application Engineer

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets - passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway equipment - Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

Job Purpose

Assist in all phases of customer BEV programs / projects from customer RFQ to production launch.• Facilitate internal communications between Engineering, Sales, Quality, Manufacturing and Assembly for specific programs / projects (voice of customer within the Dana organization).• Perform Dana product application & performance analysis for new customer programs• Lead in determining and specifying the best vehicle architecture configurations to meet customer vehicle requirements• Lead in packaging Dana BEV sub-systems & components into customer chassis.• Complete engineering/design requirements/definition for offshore design group.• Benchmarking of competitive BEVs and components/sub-systems.• Complete customer program PDS, BOM, DFMEA, DVP, ED&T, and support RFQ response.• Lead and provide hands-on support of special vehicle builds as well as coordination of special orders.• Support Advanced Program Quality Planning and Design Review activities.• Develop and lead implementation of BEV component cost savings and assembly process improvement proposals.• Attend/facilitate/host customer engineering meetings and help bring open issues to closure.• Provide BEV expertise in support of the customer's requirements.• Engage with customer engineering community, representing Dana in a positive, ethical, and professional manner.

Qualifications Desired:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) preferred. Consideration may be given to candidates with other engineering degrees such as manufacturing, industrial or aeronautical with strong experience in product design.
• 5+ years' experience in design or manufacture of driveshaft components and assemblies for automotive industry.
• Experience in drivetrain/powertrain/chassis engineering or related field is a plus
• Experience with battery electric vehicles and/or components a plus
• Basic CAD, CAE, and dimensional stack-up skills
• Excellent mechanical aptitude, along with strong analytical capability.
• Understanding of engineering prints and specifications.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills to work with people at all levels within Dana and customers in a professional manner. Ability to develop strong customer relationships
• Strong project management/follow-up skills in order to organize multiple responsibilities and meet multiple deadlines.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of automotive quality standards including APQP, DVP&R, 8D, PPAP,VE/VA, & FMEA
• Must be self-directed and motivated individual who is willing to accept responsibility.
• Willing and able to work excess hours when necessary.
• Must be able and willing to travel domestically and internationally.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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Join our team of 40,000 problem solvers who are fostering a culture of innovation by leveraging the diverse perspectives of our global team. We believe in facing challenges head-on by finding opportunity and uncovering possibility, where roadblocks and barriers become targets instead of obstacles. We are One Dana with limitless opportunity.

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