About this role
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 Skills