Advanced Engineering Manager leading high-voltage motor and inverter technology development. Guiding Dana’s e-Propulsion platforms from concept through testing and implementation.
Responsibilities
Lead engineers and subject matter experts from initial concept through proof-of-concept testing and implementation on Dana’s e-Propulsion platforms
Interface with product planning, sales, purchasing, and engineering organizations to align technology roadmaps
Provide final engineering approval and guide technology concept selection toward proof-of-concept development
Define and understand virtual and physical load cases supporting technology attribute targets
Manage virtual engineering needs and CAE/CFD software for technology development
Manage test-bench assets and test articles for technology data validation
Plan and manage staff resources, capital, and operational budgets to deliver technologies on time
Contribute to site management and collaborate with site managers on prototyping and test completion
Manage grants, subsidies, and other funds supporting regional technology development projects
Lead project timelines and communicate deliverables to upper management
Manage engineering service providers, component suppliers, university projects, and collaborative partners
Lead the engineering team according to Dana’s Technology Development Plan cadence and reporting structure
Identify competitive benchmarking needs and partner with the benchmarking organization to collect data
Report semi-monthly to executive leadership on technology development progress
Champion symposium sessions and share learnings with cross-functional teams
Attend and present at industry conferences on Dana’s behalf
Manage intellectual property and promote IP protection and generation within the team
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
Strong understanding of inverter and motor components, electromagnetics, and traction motor topologies
Working level knowledge of subsystem/component manufacturing and 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 according to business needs
Must be self-directed, motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities
Excellent interpersonal skills for working professionally with people at all levels within and outside Dana
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Ability to engage with cross-functional teams daily
Ability to work on-site a minimum of four days per week
Limited domestic and international travel
Preference to communicate in both French and English
Benefits
Limited travel both domestically and internationally
Opportunity to work with a global team of 28,000 problem solvers
Opportunity to attend and present at industry conferences
Opportunity to champion symposium sessions and share learnings with cross-functional teams
Opportunity to manage university and collaborative partner projects
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