This position will be responsible for materials engineering support of product design, specifications, and program launch of traditional and electric vehicle driveline products. Additionally, this position includes some materials testing, failure analysis, report writing, and report review.
Job Duties and Responsibilities• Support product design review for new program launches.
• Develop and maintain material specifications and material engineering related process specifications.
• Review and evaluate engineering change requests.
• Perform manufacturing process technical review assessments for new program launches and for current product and process changes.
• Provide materials engineering support for other engineering groups, plants, suppliers, and customers.
• Support material testing and failure analysis of components submitted to the Metallurgical Laboratory. May include some sample preparation and metallographic examination, hardness testing, chemical analysis, photo documentation, non-destructive evaluation, and mechanical testing.
• Coordinate outsourced testing as needed.
• Interpret test results, write reports, and effectively communicate with cross-functional teams.
• Responsible for completing other engineering projects as assigned.
• Keep current with material and process related technology as it relates to Dana products.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications Desired:
• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or Materials Science. May consider equivalent education and experience.
• 7+ years of experience in materials engineering, or related field.
• Experience in ferrous and/or non-ferrous metallurgy field (e.g., steel, iron, aluminum, casting, heat treating, welding, etc.).
• Knowledge of other materials like plastics, elastomers, lubricants, adhesives, paints, coatings, corrosion, etc. preferred.
• Experience in failure analysis, including some use of a scanning electron microscope 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.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to read design prints.
• Strong interpersonal skills with people from all levels of the organization.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency skills.
• Able to travel occasionally.
• Able to work occasional overtime during the week and on weekends.