Sr. Engineer Jobs

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets – passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway equipment – Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

The VAVE Engineer will be part of the VAVE Engineering group for the Power Technologies and is responsible for managing VAVE activities, leading all the brain storming activities & workshops with application engineers, R&D Engineers, customers, sales, purchasing & suppliers, and active involvement in successful launch of VAVE ideas in his/her region.

Main Responsibilities:

• Facilitate assembly line trials & activities with plant VAVE Champion/program managers to achieve VAVE engineering and corporate goals.
• Leading, motivating, developing, and coaching the application/manufacturing/R&D engineering, purchasing, sales and operation teams.
• Leading competitive benchmarking analysis.
• Coordinate and direct projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities such as design validation & feasibility.
• Active involvement in breaking bottlenecks and problem resolution to facilitate the successful launch of VAVE projects in his/her region.
• Leading all the brain storming activities & workshops with application engineers, R&D Engineers, customers, sales, purchasing & suppliers.
• Provide the key link for his/her region to the PTG VAVE Manager to assure deployment and uniformity of the PTG VAVE process and best practices.
• Engaging directly with OEM engineers to get the necessary VAVE project approvals.
• Assure the completion of PTG VAVE metrices/deliverables such as PTG VAVE Tracker, Supplier and Project Risk Assessments, DVP&R, DFMEA, Customer Approvals, Launch Status Reports, and Financial Analysis.
• Perform project portfolio management, analysis, and executive reporting.

Skills Required:

• Solid multi-disciplined background.
• Self-motivated with good organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to coordinate activities inter-company and with multiple departments such as Engineering, Operations, Accounting, Sales, Purchasing, R&D & Suppliers, etc.
• Full familiarity of the TS16949 and APQP processes.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• A demonstrated track record of leading multiple programs in a matrix environment from concept to launch.
• Strong project management skills and leadership abilities.
• Excellent communication (both written and oral) in English and regional native language.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in the use of MS Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• A strong background in product validation including vibration, corrosion and heat transfer.
• Proficient in the understanding of Engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.

Experience & Educational Requirements:

The preference would be that the successful candidate has the following qualifications and experience:

• Minimum 5 years' experience performing Application/Manufacturing Engineering/program management within the automotive industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or technical field.
• Varied multi-disciplined experience.
• Experience as a customer contact.

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