Aptiv
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Role Summary
The Aptiv Connection Systems team has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join the North America Product Engineering Team. The successful candidate will be a part of the Consumer Connectivity product portfolio. The Mechanical Engineer will design, develop and validate the mechanical aspects of electronic products that integrate technologies such as USB-PD, USB hub, HDMI, Qi wireless charging, NFC, LED lighting, and GSM. The candidate will provide innovative solutions and work with cross-functional teams to meet customer-driven, automotive industry specifications.
Work directly with automotive OEMs and other Tier 1 suppliers to design products that meet customer functional and mechanical requirements
Develop product drawings and oversee and/or create MCAD models
Create change documentation for changes
Use MCAD programs for developing new components
Complete peer reviews of designs and design change activities
Work with supply chain management to provide cost analysis of Bill of Material (BoM) and component cost tradeoffs
Use analytical methods to perform simulations to verify operating boundaries and conditions for Worst Case Analysis
Conduct detailed benchmarking, competitive and cost-tradeoff analysis for area of responsibility
Perform simulations, worst case circuit tolerance analysis, FMEAs, fault tree analysis and similar design disciplines
Perform bench level testing and prototyping
Complete checklists as necessary for following the product development process flow
Work with validation team to assist in developing proper equipment and processes for Design Validation (DV) and Product Validation (PV) of product
Mentor other department Mechanical Engineers in proper practices, industry standards and best practices
Ensure compliance with customer specific requirements
Create and conduct technical presentations to explain and sell new product designs
Support the cross-functional team including software engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, ECAD, MCAD, manufacturing, and SCM
Your Background
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline; or a combination of Associates degree in a related discipline and 20+ years relevant mechanical design experience
5+ years relevant mechanical design experience and can demonstrate abilities
Familiarity with product development process including: component testing / PPAP, functional dimensioning, geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T), dimensional stack-up including statistical applications, design failure mode and effects analysis (DFMEA)
Previous experience with using MCAD software to develop multi-component mechanical designs
Demonstrated knowledge of proper design methods to meet automotive thermal, environmental, structural, and appearance requirements
Previous experience with design for manufacturing (DFM) process
Previous experience designing injection molded plastic components
Previous experience designing machined, cast, and stamped metal components
Previous experience with tolerance stack-up analysis
Ability and willingness to travel as required
Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Project, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Visio, etc.)
Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization
Strong results-orientation and execution characteristics
Excellent oral and written communication skills with a strong ability to work with a team.
Ability to effectively organize, prioritize and accomplish multiple conflicting tasks, make intelligent, timely decisions and solve problems independently
Resourcefully innovative and adapts in a rapidly changing environment
You grow at Aptiv. Aptiv's winning culture is global by design. We bring together diverse perspectives, cultures, and business contexts to solve our customers' toughest challenges. In this environment, every individual can grow, lead, and make an impact, regardless of background, because inclusion fuels how we innovate and win.
You make an impact at Aptiv. One of the strengths of humanity is our drive to progress, to improve, to achieve more tomorrow than we did yesterday. People need solutions they can trust when it matters most. At Aptiv, you are building those solutions every day.
You have support at Aptiv. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family, your physical health, and your mental health with a competitive benefits package
Private health care effective day 1 of employment
Life and accident insurance
Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Designated time off, Parental leave)
Relocation assistance may be available
Learning and development opportunities
Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
Recognition for innovation and excellence
Opportunities to give back to the community
Tuition Reimbursement
Meet the Next Generation Aptiv
At Aptiv, we deliver innovative solutions that people trust when it matters most.
Progress is never static. It is about reaching further, exploring new possibilities, and enabling mobility. Aptiv empowers customers to create solutions people rely on—advancing safety and autonomy in Automotive and Commercial Vehicles, enabling mission-critical performance in Aerospace & Defense, and powering intelligent systems across Energy, Enterprise, and Telecommunications. We also drive precision and efficiency in Industrials & Robotics and support life-critical innovation in Medical technologies.
Guided by our winning culture and values to Think & Act Like Owners, as One Team, and Play to Win, we turn commitment into results and achieve more together.
Join Us to Deliver Innovative Solutions That People Trust!
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