Advanced Engineering Manager
Job Description
Job Purpose
Dana is searching for a skilled and motivated candidate in the area of Manager, Advanced Engineering to support the development of high voltage motor and inverter technologies in support of Dana’s upcoming e-Propulsion platform hardware portfolio. This work involves developing key technologies to reduce cost, improve efficiency and performance, reduce packaging volume while simultaneously reducing implementation time to market. Potential candidates with a background and interest in the following fields are encouraged to apply.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
• Lead a team of engineers and subject matter experts from initial concept creation through proof of concept (PoC) testing to
implementation of technology on Dana’s next e-Propulsion platforms
• Interface with product planning, sales, purchasing and engineering organizations to align on technology roadmap
• Provide final engineering approval amongst competing technology needs to concept down selection towards PoC development
• Deep understanding of virtual and physical loadcases required to support all attribute targets of technologies explored
• Manage virtual engineering needs and software in CAE and CFD supporting technology development
• Manage smaller test bench assets and test articles to achieve key data validation on technologies
• Plan and manage staff resources, capital and operational budgets needed to deliver technologies on-time
• Contribute to site management and collaborate closely with other site managers for prototyping and test completion
• Manage grants, subsidies, or other funds that support technology development projects regionally
• Lead project timelines to ensure clear communication of deliverables to upper management
• Manage activity of engineering service providers, component suppliers, etc. engaged to support development efforts
• Manage relevant university and collaborative partner projects to ensure on-time completion towards Dana’s technology goals
• Lead engineering team to follow Dana’s Technology Development Plan (TDP) cadence and reporting structure
• Identify competitive benchmarking needs and work in partnership with benchmarking organization to collect needed data
• Report semi-monthly to executive leadership on progress of technology development activities
• Champion symposium sessions to share learnings to cross-functional teams
• Attend and present at industry conferences on Dana’s behalf to showcase technology development
• Manage IP and promote IP protection and generation within the team
Education and Qualifications
Requirements:
• Master’s degree or PhD in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering (or related discipline).
• 10+ years experience in detailed design of high voltage electric traction motor and inverter components and sub-systems
• 3+ years experience directly managing a team of engineers
• 3+ years of program management experience balancing parallel, complex tasks
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams a plus
• Strong understanding of inverter and motor components, electromagnetics, traction motor topologies
• Ability to manage maturing projects while also supporting early concept ideas simultaneously
• Working level knowledge of subsystem/component manufacturing/assembly methods
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of deliverables and lead resolution of issues
• Ability to adapt to change and pivot project selection, scope and timing as determined by business needs
• Active relationships with universities, consortiums, or industry partners a plus
• System level experience integrating technology components to realize system performance, efficiency gains a plus
• Must be a self-directed and motivated individual who is organized and able to accept multiple tasks and responsibilities
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills to work with people at all levels within and outside Dana in a professional manner.
• Excellent written verbal, presentation, planning, problem solving and decision-making skills with ability to engage with cross
functional teams on a daily basis
• Ability to work on-site a minimum of (4) days per week
• Limited travel both domestically and internationally
• Preference to communicate in both French and English languages