Application Engineer

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive the Design Review (Launch) Process by working with the required Dana groups to ensure activities are successfully completed to support the program according to program timing. 
• Lead program(s) through critical launch and production issues.
• Engineering responsibility for customer product development, often working on multiple programs at the same time.
• Use Application Analysis tool to develop appropriate products (typically driveshaft U joint series and tube and axle model/gear) sizing for vehicle application.
• Perform technical problem solving to urgently address issues quickly.
• Develop design proposals to meet customer specifications and test requirements.
• Prepare and conduct technical presentations (Customer and internal).
• Define proposals, including sizing, priority, and requirements, following the Design Review Process.
• Develop and manage documents such as DVP&Rs and DFMEAs, etc., to support customer programs.
• Work collaboratively with internal functions – Program Management, Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, Warranty, and Engineering Management during sourcing, vehicle development, launch, and production.
• Work collaboratively with external customers and suppliers. 
• Interface with customer engineering and other disciplines as required to provide complete support through all building phases of development.
• Track and drive Lessons Learned items to closure.  Provide a read across to various customer programs

• Develop and support cost savings initiatives and proposals.
• Analyze warranty data and develop effective counter measures.
• Other tasks assigned by manager.

Education and Qualifications

• Education: BSME degree. Graduate degree in engineering field is a plus.
• Greater than 5 years of experience in EDU, Driveline, Powertrain or related automotive industry engineering. (Outstanding graduates optional)
• Have one of CAD software capabilities, Catia, NX, Creo
• Excellent mechanical aptitude, along with strong analytical capability.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills to work with people at all levels within cross function team and customers in a professional manner.  Ability to develop strong customer relationships
• Knowledge of automotive quality standards including APQP, DVP&R, 8D, PPAP, VA/VE, & FMEA
• Must be self-directed and motivated individual who is willing to accept responsibility.

• Must be a self-directed, motivated, and organized individual who is willing to accept responsibility.
• Excellent time management and task prioritization skills.

• Excellent English communication skills, both in written and verbal
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally. And Willing and able to work excess hours when necessary.