Manager Advanced Engineering

Boucherville, Quebec, CA, Canada

Requisition:  64690

Job Purpose

Dana is searching for a skilled and motivated candidate in the area of Manager, Advanced Engineering to support the development of high voltage motor and inverter technologies in support of Dana’s upcoming e-Propulsion platform hardware portfolio. This work involves developing key technologies to reduce cost, improve efficiency and performance, reduce packaging volume while simultaneously reducing implementation time to market. Potential candidates with a background and interest in the following fields are encouraged to apply.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Primary Duties and 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  

Education and Qualifications

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  

Skills and Competencies

Join our team of 28,000 problem solvers who are fostering a culture of innovation by leveraging the diverse perspectives of our global team. We believe in facing challenges head-on by finding opportunity and uncovering possibility, where roadblocks and barriers become targets instead of obstacles. We are One Dana with limitless opportunity.

Our Values

• Value Others
• Inspire Innovation
• Grow Responsibly
• Win Together

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