Mechanical Product Engineer

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This position is part of our Signal & Power Solutions segment, Connection Systems business unit.

Summary (About this Position):

The Aptiv North America Connection Systems team has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Product Engineer within the device portfolio at our Technical Center located in Warren, OH. The successful candidate will work on device side electrical connections that can be used on traditional engines, transmissions and brake controllers. In addition there are multiple projects that are being designed for tomorrow's autonomous vehicles; such as, short range and mid-range radar, LIDAR, as well as, cameras and video displays.

Your Role (i.e. Key Job Responsibilities):

• Develop and design robust device connection systems
• Manage the implementation of new product designs from concept through production - coordinate with CAD, Supply Chain, Suppliers, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, etc.
• Establish, document and adhere to project schedule
• Ensure customer deliverables are met (prototypes, pilots, production trial run parts, etc.)
• Meet customer quality and timing requirements
• Direct the validation and testing of new product designs - ensure performance to requirements
• Analyze problems, develop and implement solutions
• Ensure thorough design reviews throughout the product design cycle using analytical tools, development testing, prototypes, multi-disciplined teams, etc.
• Prepare and deliver design analysis reports including DFMEA, FEA and tolerance stacks
• Provide engineering support for tooling, process, manufacturing and SQA activities
• Maintain professional and responsive customer contact
• Ensure compliance with customer specific requirements
• Some travel may be required to customer locations and/or Aptiv plants

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Prior experience in design of injection molded, rubber, sheet metal and cast metal components, with a general knowledge of the manufacturing process for each
• Prior experience in effectively using analysis tools to predict and correct potential problems in the virtual environment
• Demonstrate general CAD skills to open, manipulate, assemble, and make minor modifications to 3D component models
• Prior experience in applying GD&T dimensioning and performing tolerance stacks

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Business
• Proficient in CAD
• Problem solving certification or training
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, directing the activity of multiple support organizations and ensuring timely completion of deliverables
• Capable of working independently and motivating others
• Ability to generate innovative and cost effective design solutions
• Demonstrate general knowledge of device (header) connections
• Ability to effectively prepare and deliver technical presentations to customers
• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Project, Excel, Outlook, Skype, 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 innovate and adapt in a rapidly changing environment