Sr. Systems Engineer

Company: Dana Corp
Location: Novi
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets - passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway equipment - Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.
Job Purpose
Lead requirements generation, design, and development of new and innovative driveline products/systems from concept to production with emphasis on electrified product portfolio; includes responsibility for delivery of both mechanical and electrical systems (gearbox, mechatronics/actuators, motor, inverter)

* Lead implementation of "end game" view of vehicle level integration that includes all attributes, and customer "why buys" and manage requirements cascade to subsystems and components

* Work with validation and development team to create and implement product validation strategy, including vehicle-level drive evaluations

* Work in partnership with Program Management, and other business units to align and execute product strategy

* Lead generation of system level engineering/quality documentation (Boundary Diagrams, Interface Matrix, DFMEA, DVP&R, Functional Safety, etc.)

* Identify competitive benchmarking needs and work in partnership with benchmarking organization to collect needed data

* Develop initial sourcing and manufacturing strategies in collaboration with Purchasing and Manufacturing organizations

* Follow Program Management and Stage Gate development processes to meet project goals including budget, timing, and quality of deliverables for identified projects

* Document lessons learned and update OneDana procedures as applicable
Job Duties and Responsibilities
* Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical or related engineering discipline - Masters degree preferred

* 5+ years' experience designing ICE powertrain transmissions and/or electrified drive systems/subsystems

* Strong overall knowledge of ICE powertrain transmissions and/or electrified drive subsystems (motor, inverter, gearbox, park mechanisms, pumps/hydraulics, actuators, controls, etc...)

* Vehicle integration experience and/or ownership of vehicle level attributes and system level requirements

o Attribute experience with performance, efficiency, NVH, durability, cooling/lubrication and/or vehicle packaging

* Strong understanding of vehicle level attributes/target-setting process (vehicle packaging, performance, efficiency, NVH, etc..)

* Strong experience applying Systems Engineering Fundamentals and adherence to process/principals.

o Application of SEF to powertrain/hybrid programs is preferred

* Working level knowledge of vehicle and/or motor control systems including CAN, strategy, software and calibration.

* Awareness of ISO26262 / Functional Safety

* Experience creating/reviewing FMA quality documentation including BD, IM, PD, DFMEA, DVP&R, etc.

o Application experience with team leadership preferred

* Working level knowledge of subsystem/component manufacturing/assembly methods and vehicle assembly.

o Subsystem/component manufacturing/assembly experience and experience with vehicle assembly, product/vehicle launch, and end of line test methods preferred

* Demonstrated ability to take ownership of deliverables and lead resolution of issues


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