
Driveshaft Application Engineer
Dana Incorporated
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Maumee • Ohio • United States
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About the role
- Change management lead role for Applications.
- 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.
- Champion Engineering change requests and submit PPCRs & deviations as required.
- Facilitate the implementation of design changes, cost savings and new model launches at customers.
- 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 Driveshaft 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.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
- 1+ 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 within Teamcenter.
- Basic CAD skills.
- Excellent mechanical aptitude.
- Must be a self-directed and self-motivated individual who is willing to accept responsibility.
- Strong 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.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
mechanical engineeringdrivetrain engineeringpowertrain engineeringchassis engineeringCAD skillsroot cause analysisproduct application analysiscost savings proposalschange managementengineering change requests
Soft Skills
self-directedself-motivatedstrong written skillsstrong verbal skillspresentation skillsstructured problem-solvingexcellent interpersonal skillsstrong organizational skillsability to handle multiple taskscustomer-centric approach
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering