Engineer, Mechanical Engineer
Job in
Maumee, Lucas County, Ohio, 43537, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
Dana Corporation
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Product Engineer, Automotive Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Purpose
The Application Engineer supports Light Vehicle Sealing programs by translating customer requirements into robust product designs, coordinating key APQP deliverables (e.g., DFMEA, DVP&R, issue tracking), and partnering with Validation and Manufacturing to enable successful launches. The role requires strong technical communication, disciplined documentation, and a continuous improvement mindset.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
* Support and promote a preventive safety culture throughout Dana.
* Support conceptual design, manufacturability, and validation activities for Light Vehicle Sealing product lines and new concepts.
* Communicate (in person, virtual, and written) with customer engineering during program development; support technical reviews, tech days, and design reviews as needed.
* Partner with Program Managers/Coordinators to support successful and timely customer launches; participate in Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) activities.
* Create, maintain, and report status on key program documents:
* Design and engineering open-issues log (actions, owners, timing).
* Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
* Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) and progress reporting.
* Program archive (e.g., design releases/approvals, requirements, test reports, lessons learned).
* Coordinate with the Validation group to execute validation per the DVP&R; develop test concepts to validate unique component features.
* Interface with manufacturing facilities to ensure designs meet manufacturing requirements and can be produced consistently.
* Participate in a culture of continual learning, continuous improvement, and cooperation.
* Maintain awareness of competitor activity relevant to Light Vehicle Sealing programs.
Education and Qualifications
* Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)
* Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to present technical information clearly and concisely.
* 3-5 years automotive experience with internal combustion engine sealing; preferably cylinder head gaskets, exhaust gaskets, and secondary stamped metal gaskets.
* Working knowledge of gasket design fundamentals (e.g., load path/clamping, sealing beads/embossments, coatings) and stamped metal gasket manufacturing considerations.
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T; capable of supporting tolerance stack-up/fit-function reviews and using 3D CAD/2D drafting to support concept development and release readiness.
* Experience supporting APQP deliverables (DFMEA, DVP&R) and familiarity with PPAP expectations for launch support.
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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