Materials Engineer

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform product design and manufacturing technical design reviews for new program launches.
• Review and evaluate engineering change requests.
• Perform supplier and internal manufacturing process technical reviews for new product and process/supplier changes.
• Provide materials and failure analysis support for product launches, production and supplier related concerns.
• Provide materials engineering support for requests from engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers.
• Create and maintain materials and process specifications.
• Lead and support material and process related projects.
• Responsible for completing other engineering projects as assigned.
• Apply current and new material and process related technology as it relates to Dana products.
• Provide support in material testing and failure analysis of components submitted to the Metallurgical Laboratory including interpreting test results, report writing, and effectively communicate conclusions with cross-functional teams.
• May include performing some sample preparation and metallographic examination, hardness testing, chemical analysis, photo documentation, non-destructive evaluation, as well as mechanical and performance testing.
• Cook up and coordinate outsourced testing as needed.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science, or Welding Engineering.
• 2+ years experience in materials engineering and manufacturing.
• Experience in failure analysis, including some use of a scanning electron microscope preferred.
• Knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, plastics, elastomers, adhesives, welding, paints, corrosion, and lubricants 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
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new process and product knowledge.
• Good mechanical aptitude and the ability to read design prints.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills to professionally interface with people from all levels of the organization, both inside and outside Dana.
• Good written, verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills, and ability to meet urgent deadlines.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency using Windows operating system, Microsoft Office products, and other software applications
• Able to travel occasionally.
• Able to work occasional overtime during the week and on weekends when needed.