Manager, Advanced Engineering at Dana leading high voltage motor and inverter technologies development. Overseeing a team of engineers and coordinating with various organizations for technology advancement.
Responsibilities
Lead a team of engineers and subject matter experts from initial concept creation through proof of concept (PoC) testing to implementation of technology on Dana’s next e-Propulsion platforms
Interface with product planning, sales, purchasing and engineering organizations to align on technology roadmap
Provide final engineering approval amongst competing technology needs to concept down selection towards PoC development
Deep understanding of virtual and physical loadcases required to support all attribute targets of technologies explored
Manage virtual engineering needs and software in CAE and CFD supporting technology development
Manage smaller test bench assets and test articles to achieve key data validation on technologies
Plan and manage staff resources, capital and operational budgets needed to deliver technologies on-time
Contribute to site management and collaborate closely with other site managers for prototyping and test completion
Manage grants, subsidies, or other funds that support technology development projects regionally
Lead project timelines to ensure clear communication of deliverables to upper management
Manage activity of engineering service providers, component suppliers, etc. engaged to support development efforts
Manage relevant university and collaborative partner projects to ensure on-time completion towards Dana’s technology goals
Lead engineering team to follow Dana’s Technology Development Plan (TDP) cadence and reporting structure
Identify competitive benchmarking needs and work in partnership with benchmarking organization to collect needed data
Report semi-monthly to executive leadership on progress of technology development activities
Champion symposium sessions to share learnings to cross-functional teams
Attend and present at industry conferences on Dana’s behalf to showcase technology development
Manage IP 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
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams a plus
Strong understanding of inverter and motor components, electromagnetics, traction motor topologies
Ability to manage maturing projects while also supporting early concept ideas simultaneously
Working level knowledge of subsystem/component manufacturing/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 as determined by business needs
Active relationships with universities, consortiums, or industry partners a plus
System level experience integrating technology components to realize system performance, efficiency gains a plus
Must be a self-directed and motivated individual who is organized and able to accept multiple tasks and responsibilities
Must have excellent interpersonal skills to work with people at all levels within and outside Dana in a professional manner.
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, planning, problem solving and decision-making skills with ability to engage with cross functional teams on a daily basis
Ability to work on-site a minimum of (4) days per week
Limited travel both domestically and internationally
Must be able to communicate in both French and English languages.
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