Assistant Chief Engineer

Location:

Rivoli (10098) – Italy

Salary:

Competitive

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

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Advertiser:

Dana Incorporated

Job ID:

132601386

Posted On:

08 January 2026

Dana è un leader mondiale nella fornitura di tecnologie di tenuta, trasmissione e gestione termica di alta ingegneria che migliorano l’efficienza e le prestazioni dei veicoli con sistemi di trasmissione sia tradizionali sia ad energia alternativa. Al servizio di tre mercati principali: autovetture, autocarri industriali e attrezzature off-highway, Dana fornisce ai produttori di apparecchiature originali mondiali e all’aftermarket il supporto per prodotti e servizi locali attraverso una rete di circa 100 stabilimenti di progettazione, produzione e distribuzione.

Position summary

We are looking for an Assistant Chief Engineer in Rivoli (TO).
Dana is searching for a skilled and motivated candidate in the area of Driveline Systems to support the development of electrified driveline systems for its Light Vehicle Drive Systems business unit.

Main opportunities and challenges
-Improve technological skills and competencies on high complexity products.
-Work in a very fast environment with good visibility to our internal and external stakeholders.
-Be part of a company that manufactures premium transmissions delivered to top automotive OEMs.
-This work involves developing complete 3-in-1 electrified driveline systems, subsystems and components to improve and expand Dana’s product portfolio with a commitment to improving vehicle safety, performance and fuel economy. 

Main responsibilities
-Lead requirements generation, design and development of new and innovative driveline products/systems from concept to production with emphasis on electrified driveline system products including responsibility for delivery of mechanical, electrical, software, and thermal systems (motor, inverter, gearbox, mechatronics/actuators, cooling, lubrication, software)
-Work with supporting global development teams to develop and implement product strategies
-Support implementation of “end game” view of vehicle level integration that includes all attributes, and customer “why buys”
-Work in partnership with Program Management, Mechatronics and other business units to align and execute product strategy
-Lead generation of all system level engineering/quality documentation (DFMEA, DVP&R, Boundary Diagrams, PD, Functional Safety, etc.) and manage requirements cascade to subsystems and components
-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 delivery for identified projects
-Lead all necessary root cause investigations, ICAs, PCAs, and document lessons learned and update OneDana procedures as applicable

Job position requirements

Education:
University bachelor’s degree – mechanical, mechatronic, or related engineering discipline

Master’s degree preferred

Professional background

5 years’ experience required, preferred electrified drive systems (motor, inverter, gearbox)

Language Skills

English (fluency in reading, writing and speaking)

Hard skills

Essential:

-Strong overall knowledge of electrified drive subsystems (motor, inverter, gearbox, cooling, lubrication, software)
-Vehicle integration experience of vehicle level attributes and system level requirements
-Experience, including vehicle packaging of P/HEV and BEV integration, preferred
-Strong understanding of vehicle level attributes / target-setting process
-Strong experience applying Systems Engineering Fundamentals and adherence to process/principals.
-Working level experience with requirements mgt. tools such as Doors, Polarion, VSEM, or Enterprise Architect.
-Working level knowledge of vehicle control systems including CAN, strategy, calibration, and software mgt. tools / release process
-Application experience preferred
-Awareness of ISO26262 / Functional Safety
-Experience creating/reviewing quality documentation including DFMEA, BD, PD, DVP&R, SDS, etc.
-Application experience with team leadership preferred
-Working level knowledge of subsystem/component manufacturing/assembly methods and vehicle assembly.
-Subsystem/component manufacturing/assembly experience and experience with vehicle assembly, product/vehicle launch, and end of line test methods preferred
 

Considered as a plus: 

-Must be able to travel both domestically and internationally (10-15% typical)

Soft skills
-Demonstrated ability to take ownership of deliverables and lead resolution of issues
-Must be a self-directed and motivated individual who is organized and able to accept multiple tasks and responsibilities
-Must have excellent interpersonal skills to work with people at all levels within and outside of Dana in a professional manner
-Excellent written, verbal, presentation, planning, problem solving and decision-making skills with ability to successfully function in and lead cross-functional teams
 

“If you are not contacted within 60 days after your application, the search should be considered filled. In compliance with law obligations and GDPR, your application could be considered for further opportunities aligned with your profile”

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