Product Engineer, Axle System
Arco, IT, 38062
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.
Position Summary
We’re looking for a Product Engineer - Axle System in Arco (TN) Location.
Main Responsibilities
• Handle all the design aspects of Drivetrain Component across the whole lifecycle:
- Concept development, feasibility study and design analysis of new products;
- Review and support product design and contribute in validation activities (definition of test and/or validation programs);
- Analyze and support application process and approval; handle prototype, production release and implementation
• Manage the technical communication with the customer, in agreement with Sales and Program Management
• Support the optimization of current product ranges and the development of future engineering designs. Experience/knowledge in material engineering will be a plus.
• Work in cooperation with other functions, suppliers, plant personnel and others to implement cost reduction, methods, process and product improvements
• Contribute actively in the identification of new solutions to solve current or future customer needs.
Job Position Requirements
Education:
• Master Degree in Mechanical, Materials, Automotive, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
Professional background:
• 2 - 4 years of professional experience in the Industrial sector working on the development of complex mechanical systems: previous experience in analysis (calculation), design & development of powertrain system will be appreciated.
• Background in material engineering like, but not only: heat treatment, metallurgical analysis.
Hard Skills
• Be familiar with standard approaches and methods for the design and validation of mechanical components.
• Be familiar with the industrial process (stage gate) adopted for the project development, from the feasibility study to production.
• Knowledge of standard tools used to size mechanical components/systems under different point of view: functional, performance, endurance, etc….
Foreign languages:
• English, upper intermediate (B2) level as minimum for both spoken and written. Others language will be appreciated.
IT skills:
• High computer’s skills in Windows OS, Microsoft Office suite and internet.
• Knowledge of CAD Tool (Creo), CAE (Abaqus, Romax, Adams or similar) and PLM (TeamCenter) tools is considered as a plus.
Other Skills
• Continuous improvement oriented-actively proposes process improvements; champion and drives change initiatives under his/her responsibility area
• Able to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive with high interpersonal, communication and organization skills.
• Good process and teaming skills as this position involves a great deal of interaction with Dana different Departments, Corporation and Customers. Must be self-starter and able to work towards department goals with minimal supervision.
• Available to travel, if necessary, on medium (European) and long (Intercontinental) range for duration from 1 week to 1 month.
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