Dana Incorporated's Light Vehicle Thermal Division designs and manufactures powertrain-agnostic, advanced thermal management solutions for the rapidly evolving mobility landscape. We are seeking a Senior Thermal Engineer to lead the design, development, and launch of heat exchangers for next-generation internal combustion, hybrid, and electric powertrain vehicles for our Oakville Tech Center.
In this role, you will drive customer-facing development programs from concept through validation and into production launch. You will manage prototype resources, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with a global, multi-disciplinary team to deliver high-performance technologies that enable efficient, sustainable vehicle platforms.
Main ResponsibilitiesProgram Launch & Technical Leadership- Launch programs autonomously by gathering customer requirements and engaging cross-functional teams for quoting, feasibility assessments, and other related reviews from conception through launch
- Lead formal design reviews and approve engineering drawings for prototype and production readiness.
- Manage prototype workflows, including resource allocation, components procurement, assembly oversight, and on-time delivery. Hands-on effort may be required from time to time.
- Supervise, mentor, and coach student interns, associate engineers, and developing engineers.
Customer Engagement & Communication- Lead technical discussions with global customers through both virtual and in-person meetings.
- Deliver technical presentations to customers regarding specific product architectures, performance data, and engineering challenges.
- Prepare and perform DFMEA reviews to ensure specific application requirements and environmental conditions are fully met.
- Translate customer specifications directly into comprehensive Design Verification Plan and Report (DVP&R) documents.
APQP, Financials, & Process Management- Execute APQP processes by driving specific planning steps, documentation, and stage-gate compliance.
- Navigate financial stage-gates, providing cost estimations for prototypes, engineering development, and testing (ED&T), and costed BOMs.
- Prepare technical inputs for RFIs and RFQs, delivering accurate performance predictions and sizing assessments.
- Support validation testing to guarantee product durability, quality, and strict regulatory compliance.
Innovation & Problem Solving- Lead problem-solving activities utilizing structured tools (e.g., 8D, Fishbone, 5 Whys) to resolve complex engineering issues.
- Advance heat exchanger designs with innovative concepts that optimize performance, weight, and cost efficiency.
- Drive continuous improvements in two-phase prediction methods, development processes, and analytical tools.
Qualifications- University degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering with atleast 3 years of relevant experience.
- Experience in heat transfer and/or fluid systems.
- Proven track record launching automotive programs from concept to production.
- Strong knowledge of sheet metal forming, brazing, and machining limitations.
- Experience with APQP, project financials, prototype costing, and stage-gates.
- Advanced data-analysis skills using Python, MATLAB, or similar tools.
- Structured problem-solving capability using standard engineering root-cause tools.
- Excellent English communication skills for global customer presentations and mentoring.
Why Join Us?🌟 Competitive salary & benefits package.
Career growth opportunities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
âš™ Work with cutting-edge quality systems and improvement methodologies.
Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team. The expected annual base salary range for this role is $ 80,000- 90,000CAD.
The actual base salry offered to the successful candidate may vary based on multiple factors including but not limited to, individual's expertise and level of experience applicable to the role they are being offered.
This job is for an existing vacany. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants .
