Junior Materials Engineer
Rivoli, IT, 10098
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 are looking for a Junior Materials Engineer in Rivoli (TO) location.
The candidate will work in a global context environment, on local and global programs, closely with release teams and other functional groups; he/she will be responsible for materials engineering support of product design, specification and launch of high performance transmissions and electric-hybrid drive systems. Other duties include but are not limited to the following.
Main Responsibilities
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• Interpret part drawings and materials and special processes specifications.
• Define drawing requirements for automotive gearbox, axles components and sub-systems.
• Drawing review and approval for materials and special processes.
• Create and maintain databases and pursue standardization.
• Perform technical reviews for product design and manufacturing process (internal or supplier) for new products and process/supplier changes.
• Review and evaluate engineering change requests.
• Interpret test results, write reports and effectively communicate with cross-functional teams.
• Provide materials engineering support for requests from engineering, manufacturing, suppliers and customers (e.g. experimental investigations, material characterization studies or literature review, etc).
• Support materials and processes specifications release and maintenance.
• Support in defining of product validation requirements, process controls and test plans.
• Support Product Development teams with regards to materials selection and application needs, problem solving, failure analysis and preventive risk mitigation planning.
• Support material testing and failure analysis of components submitted for inspections.
• Coordinate outsourced testing as needed.
• Responsible for completing other tasks as assigned
Job Position Requirements
Education: University master degree - Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science.
Professional Background:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering or Materials Science. May consider equivalent education and experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in materials engineering. Transmission design and manufacturing are preferred.
• As a plus, previous experience in companies from the automotive or aviation/aerospace industry, dealing with heat treating of ferrous/non-ferrous alloys, forging of ferrous/non-ferrous alloys, bearings or gears manufacturing.
Hard Skills
Essential:
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• Knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous metals and heat treatments; non-ferrous metals preferred.
• Ability to read design drawings and materials and special processes specifications.
• Knowledge of material testing techniques.
• Proficient in use of computer technology, including Microsoft Office products and other software applications.
• Fluent English.
Considered as a plus:
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• Knowledge of welding, plastics, elastomers, adhesives, paints, corrosion and lubricants
• Sample preparation and metallographic examination, hardness testing, chemical analysis, photo documentation.
Soft Skills
- Meticulous and detailed-oriented approach is essential.
- Strong time management and organizational skills, ability to meet urgent deadlines.
- Self-motivated and willing to accept responsibility.
- Ability to manage complexity with an high sense of accountability, proactivity and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, working in global cross functional team.
- Analytical thinking skills, open mind and team working oriented.
- Able to travel occasionally.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new process and product knowledge.
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