Manager, Electric Motors Engineering

Job Purpose

The Traction Motor Manager will lead the High Voltage Electric Motor New Product Development team responsible for the engineering efforts for the development of electric motors within Corporate Engineering. The Traction Motor Manager will be responsible for the design and development of electric motors from concept to production, ensuring high quality standards throughout.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Lead a team of engineers focused on the design and development of high voltage electric motors 

Develop product design proposals to meet customer specifications and test requirements 

Lead product design and development activities with adherence to Dana’s One PDP 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 

Education and Qualifications

Minimum bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related field required

10+ years of progressive experience in automotive or similar field 

Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in design / development of electrification products

Demonstrated experience leading a team through design / development activities is preferred 

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 

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 

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