Job Description

Job Purpose

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The Traction Motor Lead Engineer will lead the engineering efforts of major projects in electric motor developments. The Traction Motor Lead Engineer will be responsible for the design and development of electric motors from concept to production, ensuring high quality standards throughout.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

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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, stack-ups, and key supplier development


Develop and maintain prototype and test validation plans (DVP&R) to meet key customer program milestones


Lead and assist 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 to support a gated program management process


Provide technical support to customers during all phases of vehicle development including pre-sourcing, vehicle validation, product validation, vehicle start of production (SOP), and post-SOP


Prepare and conduct technical presentations (Customer and Dana internal)


Analyze test data to verify conformance to requirements and establish action plans as needed


Analyze warranty data and develop effective counter measures


Propose and critique design concepts for cost savings initiatives


Utilize 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; Engineering Project Management, Program Management, Quality, Warranty, & Engineering Management



Basic Qualifications :



Bachelor's degree in engineering and 5 years of progressive experience in automotive or similar field


Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in design / development of electrification products


Knowledge of the automotive electrification sector


Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills


Effective listener and communicator


Proficient technical skills Microsoft Office; PowerPoint, Excel, Project


Demonstrated ability to be proactive and forward thinking


Able to effectively interface with other disciplines in the organization to achieve results


Excellent mechanical aptitude, along with strong analytical capability


Understanding of and/or experience using CAE tools including: ABAQUS/ANSYS/FESAFE


Demonstrated experience leading APQP, DVP&R, and DFMEA activities


Strong knowledge of GD&T and ability to understand prints / stack-ups


Must have excellent interpersonal skills to work with people at all levels within and outside of Dana in a professional manner


Demonstrated ability to organize multiple responsibilities and meet multiple deadlines


Must be a self-directed, motivated, and organized individual who is willing to accept responsibility


Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills


Excellent customer relationship skills


Must be able to travel domestically and internationally


Willing and able to complete assignments on time