Driveshaft Application Engineer

Role Overview

• 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.

Tech Stack

• Assembly

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities