Senior Application Engineer Job at Dana Incorporated, Maumee, OH

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  • Dana Incorporated
  • Maumee, OH

Job Description

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Role Specific Primary Duties:
•Develop product design proposals to meet customer specifications and test requirements
•Lead product development and validation activities including through the quotation phase: DFMEA, design reviews, drawing and model creation (CAD), finite element analysis (FEA)
•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 the pre-sourcing phase of the project
•Communicate all engineering and development issues as needed to Dana internal functions – Program Management, Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, Warranty, and Engineering Management 
•Prepare technical presentations and conduct detailed reviews both with Customers and at Dana internal program reviews
•Prepare and present damage analysis and other various engineering analysis to demonstrate the integrity of product prior to test
•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
•Maintain and drive Dana engineering processes globally


Additional Primary Duties:
•Lead product development and validation activities including through the quotation phase: 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
•Assist and lead root cause analysis of technical issues
•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
•Prepare and present test reports confirming requirements have been achieved 
•Analyze warranty data and develop effective counter measures
•Communicate all engineering and development issues as needed to Dana internal functions including but not limited to; Program Management, Sales, Quality, Warranty, & Engineering Management
•Support Advanced Program Quality Planning (APQP) activities

 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications Desired:
•Education: BSME or BSEE degree. Graduate degree in engineering field is a plus 
•5+ years of experience in axle and/or automotive powertrain related field
•Excellent mechanical aptitude, along with strong analytical capability
•Understanding of and/or experience using CAE tools including: ABACUS/FEA/FESAFE
•Working experience leading APQP, DVP&R, and DFMEA activities
•Strong knowledge of GD&T and ability to complete stack-ups
•Must have excellent interpersonal skills to work with people at all levels within Dana in a professional manner
•Ability to develop strong customer relationships
•Must have strong project management experience in order to organize multiple responsibilities and meet multiple deadlines
•Must be a self-directed, motivated, and organized individual who is willing to accept responsibility
•Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
•Excellent customer relationship skills
•Strong professional presence
•Must be able to travel domestically and internationally
•Able to complete assignments on time
•Willing and able to work extended hours when necessary

 

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.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. However, individuals with valid work authorization (e.g., U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, asylees, refugees, and others authorized to work without employer sponsorship) are encouraged to apply.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work experience placement, Local area,

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