Launch and Application Engineer

Job Purpose

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
•    Gain deep knowledge in heat exchanger (traditional and E-mobiltiy) design and working method
•    Work in young motivated multinational team
•    Learn from experienced team members (in house and abroad)
•    Continuous development through new projects and related technology
•    Opportunity to visit Dana plants in France, Germany and North America for training
•    Opportunity to get all necessary trainings (professional and soft skill)
 

Job Duties and Responsibilities

•    New product development as per Dana’s APQP structure
•    Support Technical Development Managers during the industrialization of the design
•    Support production during industrializations, pre-series production
•    Contact suppliers to clarify technical details, feasibility
•    Organizing prototyping builds, testing & CAD design iterations
•    Support customer and program needs through customer and plant visits 
•    Establish and maintain positive customer relations, through analysis and resolutions of customer issues
•    Communicate customer expectations and technological trends to group engineering, sales, and production plants
•    Coordinate customer responses, relying on effective communication with Advanced Engineering, Sales, and the production plants
•    New project handover to production and support also serial production
•    Lead and Coordinate Change Management projects

EXPECTATIONS:
•    University degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering
•    Knowledge of technical designing, sizing and tolerancing acc.to ISO standards (GD&T)
•    Knowledge of material forming techniques (stamping, bending, laser cutting)
•    CAD software knowledge of Creo and/or CATIA or Inventor is preferred
•    Min. 3 years of experience in Automotive Industry (as product, process, or project engineer)
•    Knowledge in combustion engine and E-mobility is preferred
•    Metallurgical knowledge is preferred (joining technics: brazing welding)
•    Knowledge in different coatings is preferred 
•    Knowledge of Technical cleanliness and test methods are preferred
•    Experience in project management and APQP, IATF16949; advanced PC skills
•    Superior communication skills, self-starter, and results-orientated personality
•    Strong analytical, problem solving and inter-personal skills
•    Language skills: fluency in English and preferably in German
•    Effective teamwork (communication, accountability, respect, problem-solving)