Manufacturing Engineering Intern - Metal Technology

Manufacturing Engineering Intern - Metal Technology

At Aptiv, we understand the full electrical architecture of today's vehicles. This unique perspective gives us the expertise to design the most robust and innovative connection systems available, optimizing the cost and performance of the entire electrical system.

Aptiv never stops innovating when it comes to our complete portfolio of automotive connectors, terminals, seals and headers. Our wide range of robust, reliable and easy-to-use connection systems can address any application in the vehicle and enable future advancements in automotive design.

Your Role

We are seeking a College Intern with interest in becoming a Metal Stamping Tool Design and Development Engineer to join our Connection Systems North America (CS NA) team within our Signal & Power Solutions segment. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the design and development of high-speed progressive metal stamping tools for the automotive industry.

Key job responsibilities for this role include:

• Design and Develop Cutting-Edge Tools: Create and refine progressive die designs for high-speed metal stamping, supporting the production of critical automotive terminals.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Optimize existing tools to reduce waste, improve uptime, and enhance overall efficiency.
• Collaborate and Innovate: Work closely with Product Engineering and Sales on new product development, from concept to production.
• Manage Tooling Projects: Oversee tool quotes, risk assessments, funding, purchase orders, and project timelines.
• Embrace Digital Transformation: Model existing AutoCAD tool designs into NX, improving die design and part manufacturing processes.
• Ensure Quality and Compliance: Maintain adherence to customer-specific requirements and industry standards.
• Partner with Suppliers: Develop and collaborate with external suppliers for tool design and build.
• Global Knowledge Sharing: Share and learn best practices with Aptiv's global teams.

• Proficiency in 2D AutoCAD or BricsCAD, and ideally Unigraphics 3DNX or SolidWorks.
• Strong understanding of close tolerance tools and measuring devices.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in English.
• Ability to interpret tool and part prints, perform measurements, and conduct experiments.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and critical thinking skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for short durations.

• Adaptability to rapidly changing environments.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of an organization.
• Strong presence and communication skills.

• 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.

• Holiday Paid Time Off
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
• Muti-discipline experience in an Automotive product design and manufacturing major supplier
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the world
• Learning and development opportunities
• Opportunities to give back to the community