Engineering Assembly and Maintenance Manager

Engineering Assembly and Maintenance Manager

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 an Engineering Assembly and Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for leading assembly manufacturing and maintenance operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production while supporting business objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.

In your daily job you will:

• Lead and manage assembly manufacturing and maintenance operations to meet Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Efficiency targets.
• Ensure execution of manufacturing and assembly processes in compliance with customer requirements and internal standards.
• Develop, implement, and optimize preventive and corrective maintenance programs for machinery, equipment, tooling, and facilities.
• Ensure high equipment availability, reliability, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Monitor and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) such as Safety, Quality, OEE, Scrap, 5S, and Downtime.
• Coordinate line balancing, resource allocation, and staffing to support production demands.
• Lead and support new product launches, equipment installations, and production ramp-ups (Run at Rate activities).
• Deploy structured problem-solving methodologies (A3, RPS, Root Cause Analysis) and ensure follow-up of corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, process efficiency, and operational stability.
• Manage spare parts inventory to ensure availability while maintaining cost control.
• Ensure compliance with Quality, Safety, and Environmental Management Systems (IATF 16949, ISO 45001, ISO 14001).
• Lead and support internal and external audits related to manufacturing, maintenance, safety, and quality.
• Lead daily operational meetings and ensure execution of action plans.
• Develop technical skills, career paths, and training plans for team members.
• Lead, coach, and manage supervisors, technicians, and indirect staff to promote a strong safety culture and positive work environment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and other support functions.

• Completed bachelor's degree
• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing and/or maintenance leadership roles.
• Proven experience managing assembly lines, industrial maintenance, equipment, and facilities.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments (automotive strongly preferred).
• Experience with new product launches and production ramp-up is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Strong knowledge of industrial maintenance (machinery, equipment, automation, and facilities).
• Understanding of assembly processes, line balancing, and manufacturing flow.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools.
• Solid background in structured problem solving and risk analysis (PFMEA, A3, Root Cause Analysis).
• Experience with Quality, Safety, and Environmental Management Systems (IATF 16949, ISO 45001, ISO 14001).
• Basic understanding of financial concepts related to cost control and budgeting is a plus.
• Advanced English (spoken and written).