Dana Incorporated

Materials Engineer

Dana Incorporated • $70K — $95K *
Maumee, OH 43537In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science, or Welding Engineering
  • 2+ years experience in materials engineering and manufacturing
  • Experience in failure analysis and familiarity with scanning electron microscope preferred
  • Knowledge of various materials including metals, plastics, and welds, as well as corrosion and lubrication
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read design blueprints
  • Proven interpersonal and communication skills for professional engagement at all levels
  • Ability to manage time effectively and meet urgent deadlines

Responsibilities

  • Perform technical design reviews for new product programs
  • Review and evaluate engineering change requests
  • Conduct technical reviews of supplier and internal manufacturing processes
  • Support materials and failure analysis for product launches and supplier concerns
  • Create and maintain materials and process specifications
  • Lead materials and process-related projects
  • Assist with material testing and failure analysis, including interpreting results

Benefits

  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and learning
  • Involvement in innovative projects related to electric vehicles
  • Flexibility with occasional travel and overtime
  • Engagement in cross-functional teamwork to enhance engineering outcomes
Full Job Description
Job Purpose

This position will be responsible to provide materials engineering support for product design, specifications and program launch of traditional and electric driveline products, motors and inverter systems. Additionally, this position includes support of materials testing, failure analysis, report writing, and report review. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Perform product design and manufacturing technical design reviews for new program launches.
  • Review and evaluate engineering change requests.
  • Perform supplier and internal manufacturing process technical reviews for new product and process/supplier changes.
  • Provide materials and failure analysis support for product launches, production and supplier related concerns
  • Provide materials engineering support for requests from engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers.
  • Create and maintain materials and process specifications.
  • Lead and support material and process related projects.
  • Responsible for completing other engineering projects as assigned.
  • Apply current and new material and process related technology as it relates to Dana products.
  • Provide support in material testing and failure analysis of components submitted to the Metallurgical Laboratory including interpreting test results, report writing, and effectively communicate conclusions with cross-functional teams.
  • May include performing some sample preparation and metallographic examination, hardness testing, chemical analysis, photo documentation, non-destructive evaluation, as well as mechanical and performance testing.
  • Coordinate outsourced testing as needed.
  • Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.


Education and Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science, or Welding Engineering.
  • 2+ years experience in materials engineering and manufacturing.
  • Experience in failure analysis, including some use of a scanning electron microscope preferred.
  • Knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, plastics, elastomers, adhesives, welding, paints, corrosion, and lubricants preferred.
  • Knowledge of hardness testing, tension and compression testing, fatigue testing, corrosion testing, chemical analysis, and microscopic evaluation techniques.
  • Electric vehicle materials and product experience a plus
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to new process and product knowledge.
  • Good mechanical aptitude and the ability to read design prints.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to professionally interface with people from all levels of the organization, both inside and outside Dana.
  • Good written, verbal communication and presentation skills.
  • Strong time management and organizational skills, and ability to meet urgent deadlines.
  • Demonstrated computer proficiency using Windows operating system, Microsoft Office products, and other software applications
  • Able to travel occasionally.
  • Able to work occasional overtime during the week and on weekends when needed.

About Dana Incorporated

Dana Incorporated is a global supplier of drivetrain and e-propulsion systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and off-highway equipment. The company's products include axles, driveshafts, transmissions, and electrodynamic technologies. Dana Incorporated serves customers in the automotive, commercial vehicle, and off-highway markets. The company operates through four segments: Light Vehicle Driveline Technologies, Commercial Vehicle Driveline Technologies, Off-Highway Drive and Motion Technologies, and Power Technologies. Dana Incorporated was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Maumee, Ohio.
Learn more about Dana Incorporated
Size
38,000 employees
Market Cap
$3.7 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$31 million
5 Year Trend
+3.2%
Revenue
$7.1 billion
* Ladders Estimates

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