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 :

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.