Sr. Applications Engineer

Dana Incorporated•Oakville, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 two primary markets – passenger vehicle and commercial truck – 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. Dana Incorporated’s Light Vehicle Thermal Division designs and manufactures powertrain-agnostic, advanced thermal management solutions for the rapidly evolving mobility landscape. We are seeking a Senior Application Engineer to lead the design, development, and launch of heat exchangers for next-generation internal combustion, hybrid, and electric powertrain vehicles. In this role, you will drive customer-facing development programs from concept through validation and into production launch for major automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. You will manage prototype resources, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with a global, multi-disciplinary team to deliver high-performance technologies that enable efficient, sustainable vehicle platforms.

Requirements

University degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
Experience in heat transfer and/or fluid systems.
Minimum 5 years experience launching automotive programs from concept to production.
Strong knowledge of sheet metal forming, brazing, and machining limitations.
Experience with APQP, project financials, prototype costing, and stage-gates.
Advanced data-analysis skills using Python, MATLAB, or similar tools.
Structured problem-solving capability using standard engineering root-cause tools.
Excellent English communication skills for global customer presentations and mentoring.
Legally able to live and work in Canada

Nice To Haves

2-phase flow experience is an asset.
Experience working with major OEMS like Ford/GM/Stellantis etc. is an asset.

Responsibilities

Launch programs autonomously by gathering customer requirements and engaging cross-functional teams for quoting, feasibility assessments, and other related reviews from conception through launch
Lead formal design reviews and approve engineering drawings for prototype and production readiness.
Manage prototype workflows, including resource allocation, components procurement, assembly oversight, and on-time delivery. Hands-on effort may be required from time to time.
Supervise, mentor, and coach student interns, associate engineers, and developing engineers.
Lead technical discussions with global customers through both virtual and in-person meetings.
Deliver technical presentations to customers regarding specific product architectures, performance data, and engineering challenges.
Prepare and perform DFMEA reviews to ensure specific application requirements and environmental conditions are fully met.
Translate customer specifications directly into comprehensive Design Verification Plan and Report (DVP&R) documents.
Execute APQP processes by driving specific planning steps, documentation, and stage-gate compliance.
Navigate financial stage-gates, providing cost estimations for prototypes, engineering development, and testing (ED&T), and costed BOMs.
Prepare technical inputs for RFIs and RFQs, delivering accurate performance predictions and sizing assessments.
Support validation testing to guarantee product durability, quality, and strict regulatory compliance.
Lead problem-solving activities utilizing structured tools (e.g., 8D, Fishbone, 5 Whys) to resolve complex engineering issues.
Advance heat exchanger designs with innovative concepts that optimize performance, weight, and cost efficiency.
Drive continuous improvements in two-phase prediction methods, development processes, and analytical tools.