Lead Gear Systems Engineer

Allison Transmission•Lafayette, LA

19h

About The Position

Under supervision of Manager of Spicer Torque-Hub Engineering, the Lead Gear Systems Engineer performs diversified design and research in areas of future product development for Dana, including but not limited to new gear designs, gear optimizations, new gearbox designs, new materials, and new manufacturing and assembly methodologies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related technical field.
5+ years of experience in bevel and/or cylindrical gear powertrain engineering in the automotive, commercial vehicle, or off-highway industries
5+ years of experience in gear design software (KissSoft, Gleason, Klingelnberg, or Romax preferred) and/or gear manufacturing and inspection.
Fundamental understanding of how hydrostatic and electrically driven drivetrains operate, and familiarity with all of the components within including but not limited to: Hydraulic pumps, motors, valves Spring applied, hydraulically released (SAHR) brakes Spring applied, electrically released (SAER) brakes Electric motors (DC, AC induction, IPM, SRIPM and others), both high and low voltage
Parametric modeling experience
GD&T
Understanding of failure modes of gearboxes
Successful record of VAVE engineering in the life cycle of a product

Nice To Haves

A graduate degree in engineering or business is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Interpret customer technical specifications and use them to correctly design complete gearbox systems including but not limited to bevel gears, cylindrical gears, shafts and splines to meet Dana design practices and Dana/customer performance requirements.
Properly size and select hardware items such as but not limited to bearings, bushings, seals, o-rings, bolts, friction disks, retaining rings, washers used in complete gearbox systems or sub-assemblies.
Provide technical support to purchasing, manufacturing plants, assembly plants, and other engineering departments during sourcing, vehicle development, launch, and production.
Author and/or review DFMEAs and DVP&Rs and as well as participate in APQP and review part deviations and PPAPs.
Mentor and train less experienced gear engineers and technicians.
Perform benchmarking and competitive gear analyses.
Develop and implement VAVE cost savings projects

Benefits

Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage
Employer HSA contribution
Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Short & Long-Term Disability
Other voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance
401K with generous Company match & contribution
Accrued Paid Time Off
12 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
Robust employee wellness program
Tuition assistance program