Customer Support Engineer (m/w/d)
7 days ago• Wolfsburg, Germany
Your role:
- Support customers with all quality-related questions
- Forward customer questions to the appropriate channels within the Aptiv organization
- Instill quality awareness among all those who can influence the quality of our products, processes, or systems
- Ensure compliance with APTIV regulations and guidelines
- Be the APTIV point of contact for all quality-related issues at customer sites.
- Support OEM customers and Tier 1 suppliers by providing feedback on observations, root causes, breakpoints, immediate corrective actions, long-term corrective actions, etc.
- Collect and analyze issues with the customer and take rapid action to resolve problems and prevent production line disruption due to quality issues.
- Initiate communication and (if necessary) meetings with the involved parties to inform and determine the necessary actions.
- Initiate containment activities (sorting/rework) at the customer site with clear instructions in coordination with the Aptiv plant.
- Coordinate quality improvement activities at the customer site and verify the effectiveness of solutions with solid breakpoints.
- Record, report, and track facts and figures for dissemination to customers using appropriate tools (8D reports, DPRTS, customer system).
- Report on key performance indicators upon request from management.
- Be the voice of the customer at the assembly plant within the Aptiv organization.
- Initiate actions to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities related to products, processes, or systems.
- Support weekly status review meetings internally and with customers
- Maintain the tracking file of all reported and identified quality issues
- Support trials and tests with customer and Aptiv engineering
Your background:
- 3-5 years of relevant experience
- Completed technical degree or technical expert
- Specialization: Electrical Systems
- Advanced written and spoken German and English skills
- Advanced Excel, presentation, reporting, and analysis skills
- Leadership skills
- Basic project management and financial knowledge
"Important Company Update - Please Read Before Applying. On January 22, 2025, Aptiv announced its decision to separate its EDS division to form two separate independent companies:https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/aptiv-announces-intention-to-separate-its-electrical-distribution-systems-business/
This role is within the EDS segment, and you will be joining that segment as it becomes its own entity, with a rich heritage and proven track record as a global leader in low and high voltage power and signal distribution systems. Our solutions are central to enabling the next generation of electrified, automated, and connected vehicles, and we are committed to innovation, sustainability, and engineering excellence.
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We are looking for talented individuals who are excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of EDS and delivering industry-leading solutions to the world's top automotive manufacturers."
Why join us?
- You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs
- You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents
Aptiv Benefits:
- Our working style: flexible work environment
- Learning, professional growth and development in a world-recognized international environment.
- Access to internal & external training, coaching & certifications.
- Recognition for innovation and excellence.
- Opportunities to give back to the community
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Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Client-provided location(s): Wolfsburg, Germany
Job ID: Aptiv-J000684342
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-08-06T17:15:10
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- 401(K)
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
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