Associate Application Engineer

Job Purpose

The main responsibilities of this position include the application of Dana axle and driveshaft products and technologies to OE customer passenger and light truck/SUV platforms.  This position will be responsible for liaising with engineering subject matter experts and the Dana manufacturing locations providing a creative and positive drive during key program launches.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Primary Duties:
•Develop product design proposals to meet customer specifications and test requirements
•Lead product development and validation activities including: DFMEA, design reviews, drawing and model creation (CAD), finite element analysis (FEA), prototype builds, DV/PV testing, NVH verification, design for manufacturing, and key supplier development
•Develop and maintain prototype and test validation plans to meet key customer program timing
•Develop customer relationships
•Assist and lead root cause analysis of technical issues
•Support Advanced Program Quality Planning (APQP) activities
•Develop and support cost savings initiatives and proposals
•Ensure design reviews are completed as planned in order to support a gated program management process
•Provide technical support to customer during all phases of vehicle development including pre-sourcing, vehicle validation, product validation, vehicle start of production (SOP), and post-SOP
•Communicate all engineering and development issues as needed to Dana internal functions – Program Management, Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, Warranty, and Engineering Management 
•Prepare and conduct technical presentations (Customer and Dana internal)
•Prepare and present test reports confirming requirements have been achieved 
•Prepare and present damage analysis and other various engineering analysis to demonstrate the integrity of product prior to test
•Analyze warranty data and develop effective counter measures
•Proposes and critiques design concepts for cost savings initiatives with issue resolution
•Responsible for utilizing the resources of the various support groups to provide an optimized design which can be manufactured economically and according to the project timing requirements
•Communicate all engineering and development issues as needed to Dana internal functions including but not limited to; Program Management, Sales, Quality, Warranty, & Engineering Management

 

Minimum Qualifications Desired:
•Education: BSME or BSMET degree. Graduate degree in engineering field is a plus 
•Experience in axle and/or automotive powertrain related field
•Strong mechanical aptitude, along with strong analytical capability
•Understanding of and/or experience using CAE tools including: FEA/FESAFE
•Working experience of DVP&R, and DFMEA activities
•Must have interpersonal skills to work with people at all levels within Dana in a professional manner
•Must have the ability to organize multiple responsibilities and meet multiple deadlines
•Must be a self-directed, motivated, and organized individual who is willing to accept responsibility
•Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
•Eagerness to learn
•Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally
•Able to complete assignments on time
•Willing and able to work extended hours when necessary