Dana Incorporated

• Develop and execute mid-term (1–2 years) and long-term (3–5 years) strategies in collaboration with the SAP Release Lead.
• Serve as SAP Solution Architect, accountable for the design and implementation of SAP capabilities specific to Production Planning and Materials Management.
• Optimize and configure SAP Production Planning modules to meet business needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Drive efficiency through innovation and automation initiatives.
• Lead future SAP implementations across Dana facilities.
• Define and gather requirements for enhancements and new implementations within Production Planning.
• Ensure all system processes, customizations, and configurations adhere to quality standards.
• Collaborate with developers and technical teams to implement functional specifications and resolve issues promptly.
• Monitor and manage issue resolution, ensuring timely tracking and reporting.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team.

SAP Production Planning Systems Lead

Software Engineer

• Lead the development of end-of-line (EOL) test sequences for electric motor systems using the proprietary ODIN software platform.
• Apply advanced diagnostic expertise within ODIN to quickly identify and resolve issues during prototype and production testing at Dana TM4 in Boucherville, Quebec, Canada, as well as at Dana's international sites.
• Provide real-time technical support for production and prototype testing, ensuring EOL procedures are validated and meet the requirements of engineering teams and Canadian customers.
• Perform advanced data analysis, debugging, and troubleshooting of inverter systems, ensuring compliance with time-sensitive delivery commitments to Canadian customers.
• Customize and optimize ODIN test sequences for different product lines, ensuring conformity with company and customer specifications.
• Use proprietary knowledge of the secure XCP communication protocol to deploy, maintain, and upgrade systems across multiple Dana divisions and customer programs.
• Train and mentor engineers and technicians on ODIN-based EOL test sequences, transferring DANA TM4’s in-house process expertise.
• Collaborate with international teams (China, India, Europe, United States) to develop, standardize, and globally deploy test sequences, ensuring consistency across plants.
• Work with Canadian project managers, quality teams, and customers to validate technical solutions, align on engineering requirements, and ensure operational continuity.

Engineering

Designer

• Lead the development of end-of-line (EOL) test sequences for electric motor systems using the proprietary ODIN software platform.
• Apply advanced troubleshooting expertise within ODIN to quickly diagnose and resolve issues during both prototype and production test processes in Dana TM4 at Boucherville Quebec Canada. Also, trough the international Dana Site.
• Support and provide real-time technical support production and prototyping testing, ensuring that EOL procedures are validated and aligned with engineering and Canadian client requirements.
• Perform advanced data analysis, debugging, and troubleshooting of inverter systems, ensuring timely delivery of Canadian client commitments under zero-delay clauses.
• Customize and optimize ODIN test sequences for different product lines, ensuring compliance with company and client specifications.
• Utilize proprietary knowledge of XCP, the company’s secure communication protocol, to deploy, maintain, and upgrade systems across multiple Dana's subdivisions and client programs.
• Train and mentor engineers and technicians on ODIN-based EOL testing sequences, transferring knowledge that is unique to DANA TM4’s internal processes.
• Collaborate with international teams (China, India, Europe, USA) to develop, standardize, and roll out test sequences globally, ensuring uniformity across plants.
• Collaborate with Canadian project managers, quality teams, and clients to validate technical solutions, align with engineering requirements, and guarantee uninterrupted

Software Designer

QA Engineer

• Support and coordinate APQP processes
• Create and update Control Plans and APQP documentation
• Develop, review, and approve final inspection documentation
• Design and implement quality assurance directives and tools
• Organize and conduct quality assurance trainings
• Report quality results to management
• Actively participate in internal and external audits
• Manage customer complaints and lead 8D processes
• Handle engineering changes and recycled materials
• Oversee and document PPAP processes
• Manage customer portals and coordinate sorting in case of non-conformities
• Participate actively in new projects
• Prepare and define border samples
• Apply standards and customer specifications such as IATF 16949, ISO 14001.

Quality Engineer

Procurement

• The Advanced Purchasing Specialist is responsible for managing the purchased material BOM’s for OEM inquiries.
• The primary objective is to confirm that Best in Class cost inputs are incorporated into the Sales Inquiry System.
• This role includes the coordination of Request for Quote (RFQ) activities with the respective buyer(s) to ensure issuance to the preferred suppliers, and costs are provided back to the Cost Estimating group on time.
• Additionally, the Advanced Purchasing Specialist will drive collaboration between Purchasing, Cost Engineering, OE Program Managers, Engineering, Business Development, and other disciplines to arrive at the best total cost submissions and overall program launch timing.
• This role will also be responsible for maintaining/creating a database of various commodities to enhance the cost estimation process.

Advanced Purchasing Specialist

QA Automation Engineer

• With minimal supervision, support assigned department(s).
• This work will include overseeing & directing fixturing, tooling, error proofing, & gage design.
• Experience with milling & turning required.
• Must have strong CNC programming skills & be fluent in CAD.
• Working knowledge of automation & controls is an advantage.
• Assembly process experience is an advantage.
• Job will require strong troubleshooting skills & ability to lead cross functional teams.
• Will develop scopes of work, request quotations from vendors, submit requisitions, perform cost justifications, & participate in machine run-offs.
• The Process Engineer is also responsible for helping to support plant goals such as safety, quality, delivery, & cost savings.
• The process engineer must take ownership of projects & be able to work into off shift hours & weekends as needed.
• Develop & update documentation, including process sheets, PFMEA’s & Control Plans.
• Train Production Supervisors & Team Leaders in production departments.
• Resolve quality & tooling issues.
• Assist in troubleshooting processes & machine issues.
• Support layout development to facilitate Dana’s production system.
• Develop & maintain Poka-Yoke devices.
• Develop & maintain Automation solutions for manufacturing.
• Responsible for timely completion of all estimates. Obtain quotations for new capital & tooling as needed. Blackboard or directional estimates as required.
• Involved in Divisional Manufacturing Strategy. Planning of equipment moves within Ft Wayne & Group.

Automation Engineer

Full-stack Engineer

• Interpret customer technical specifications and use them to correctly design driveshaft components and assemblies to meet Dana design practices, customer packaging interfaces, and Dana/customer performance requirements.
• Work closely with manufacturing engineering, purchasing, and estimating teams to ensure product designs are both cost effective and manufacturable while meeting all requirements.
• Provide technical support to customers, sales, purchasing, manufacturing plants, assembly plants, and other engineering departments during sourcing, vehicle development, launch, and production.
• Make key decisions on proposals, priorities, and requirements following Dana’s Design Review process.
• Author and/or review DFMEAs, DVP&Rs, engineering work orders, materials, prototype samples, and test lab service requests, and then evaluate prototype samples and test lab set-ups and results.
• Author and/or review technical reports, presentations, and driveshaft product drawings.
• Evaluate the merits of change and deviation requests applying acceptable engineering practices and coordinate the implementation of such changes once approved by the customer.
• Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities.
• Mentor and train less experienced driveshaft engineers and technicians.
• Review monthly customer vehicle warranty data and manage necessary actions for improvement.
• Perform benchmarking and competitive driveshaft analyses.
• Develop and implement VAVE cost savings projects.