Design Release Engineer

Design Release Engineering

Why join Aptiv? You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world's leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road-helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?

Your Role:

As a Design Release Engineering our team, you'll

• Demonstrated ability to adapt and learn continuously.
• Ability to effectively organize, prioritize and accomplish multiple conflicting tasks, make intelligent, timely decisions and solve problems independently.
• Ability to communicate in a remote work environment utilizing Webex/MS Teams for meetings, communicate effectively with team members by e-mail, etc.
• Ability to plan around timelines and complete work deliverables on time.
• Ability to work in a customer environment and represent Aptiv as a supplier to Ford.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Supports and exemplifies Aptiv values and commitment to safety, quality and cost with a sense of ownership, teamwork, and communication.
• Self-Motivator with strong work ethic.
• Must be task oriented, detail oriented and accurate.

• Design/development of vehicle Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS) wiring.
• Analyze needs and product requirements to create a design.
• Ensure compliance with customer specific requirements
• Risk Management. Identify, mitigate, and escalate risk as required to complete objectives.
• Problem solving. Identifying design problems and reviewing all information to develop and evaluate options, and implement solutions.
• DFM. Drive closure to Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and product development issues with the customer.
• Continuous Improvement. Work with customer to accomplish continuous improvement targets such as warranty and cost reduction.
• Ensure Bill of Design (BOD) and Bill of Process (BOP) compliance.
• Manage relationship with engineering customer and be decisive interface for design and development of EDS wiring.
• Work with Aptiv team members to establish cost/timing for changes and act as point of contact internally and with customer to report these back through customer change control meetings.
• Consider cost and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate.
• Provide onsite vehicle build support as required

• 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.
• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance 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
• Adoption Assistance
• Fertility Coverage