Driveshaft Application Engineer
Maumee, OH, US, 43537
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
Dana Corporation is seeking to fill the position of a Driveshaft Application Engineer to reside on-site in Maumee, Ohio
The main responsibilities of this position will be a technical and engineering liaison for Dana Commercial Vehicle Products-Driveshaft Group.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Primary Duties:
- Change management lead role for Applications. ER’s. EWO’s, CSD’s, etc. All CV plants, Dana Groups, etc. will be part of this lead role.
- Support manufacturing processes, program changes, EWO, ER, and many changes within Applications group.
- Assist in all phases of customer current and future programs / projects
- Facilitate internal communications between Engineering, Sales, Quality, Warranty, Manufacturing and Assembly for specific programs / projects (voice of customer within the Dana organization).
- Champion Engineering change requests and submit PPCRs & deviations as required.
- Facilitate the implementation of design changes, cost savings and new model launches at customer.
- Work within the customer systems to update and release drawings, models, BOMs, and specifications for Dana products.
- Create customer ECNs
- Perform Dana product application analysis for customer vehicles.
- Lead root cause analysis and resolution of customer assembly plant build issues and assist with resolution of field, warranty, and quality issues.
- Onsite support of special drive axle builds as well as coordination of special orders.
- Support Advanced Program Quality Planning activities as Dana engineering representative.
- Develop and gain customer approvals for cost savings proposals.
- Attend/facilitate/host customer engineering meetings and help bring open items to closure.
- Provide product specific expertise in support of the customer's requirements.
- Engage and integrate as part of the customer engineering community, representing Dana.
- Represent Dana in a positive, customer-centric, ethical, and professional manner.
- When appropriate, participate in internal engineering reviews and meetings.
- Identify and communicate opportunities for Dana to work with customer on new or emerging products or programs.
Qualifications Desired:
- Four-year degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
- Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in automotive or commercial vehicle industry.
- Experience in drivetrain/powertrain/chassis engineering or related field is a plus
- Must know, work and complete basic tasks with in Teamcenter. Basic CAD skills
- Excellent mechanical aptitude
- Must be a self-directed and self-motivated individual who is willing to accept responsibility.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Structured problem-solving abilities
- Understand Dana PPAP process and Quality APQP.
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills to work with people at all levels within and outside Dana in a professional manner.
- Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint) and Outlook.
- Strong organizational skills and able to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities.
- Must be capable of performing duties with limited supervision.
- Must be able to handle stressful/pressure situations in a professional manner.
- Willing and able to work excess hours when necessary.
- Must be able and willing to travel domestically.
- Must be a “hands-on” type of person.
- Must be able and willing to handle production/assembly issue when called upon daily.
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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