Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

About the job

Your Role

Aptiv is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to join our North American Connection Systems team at the Champion Technical Center in Warren, Ohio. This is a unique opportunity to develop and industrialize innovative manufacturing solutions that transform new product concepts from prototype through full-scale production.

You will collaborate with Product Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and supplier partners to develop manufacturing processes, tooling, fixturing, and advanced technologies that improve product quality, efficiency, scalability, and production readiness.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing processes for new products from prototype through serial production.
• Design, develop, and implement tooling and fixturing solutions supporting product development and manufacturing activities.
• Lead advanced manufacturing projects focused on improving existing processes, equipment, production methods, safety, quality, efficiency, and cost.
• Identify and incorporate leading-edge manufacturing technologies into Aptiv products and operations.
• Create and maintain work instructions, process documentation, lessons learned, project updates, manufacturing process estimates, and Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Collaborate with engineering teams, manufacturing plants, suppliers, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure successful industrialization and project execution.
• Drive supplier activities, technical requirements, and project timelines supporting production launch objectives.
• Apply data-driven analysis, customer-specific requirements, internal quality standards, and manufacturing best practices to support engineering decisions and continuous improvement.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 1–2 years of experience building, improving, repairing, or developing manufacturing equipment, fixtures, or processes, including experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using CAD software such as SolidWorks, Solid Edge, AutoCAD, NX, or similar tools, with the ability to translate ideas into technical concepts, CAD models, prototypes, and production-ready solutions.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, organizational, and project execution skills, with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
• Ability to visualize manufacturing processes and component interactions and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a self-motivated and adaptable approach suited to a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Experience with CAM software, automated manufacturing equipment, ultrasonic welding, laser cutting or welding, electrical connector manufacturing, DFM, PFMEA, or advanced manufacturing automation and industrialization is preferred.

Why join Aptiv?

You grow at Aptiv. Aptiv's winning culture is global by design. We bring together diverse perspectives, cultures, and business contexts to solve our customers' toughest challenges. In this environment, every individual can grow, lead, and make an impact, regardless of background, because inclusion fuels how we innovate and win.

You make an impact at Aptiv. One of the strengths of humanity is our drive to progress, to improve, to achieve more tomorrow than we did yesterday. People need solutions they can trust when it matters most. At Aptiv, you are building those solutions every day.

You have support at Aptiv. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family, your physical health, and your mental health with a competitive benefits package.

Your Benefits at Aptiv

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Technical development and leadership advancement opportunities.
• Hands-on experience developing advanced manufacturing solutions.
• Collaborative work with engineering and manufacturing experts.
• Inclusive environment focused on innovation and continuous learning.

Meet the Next Generation Aptiv

At Aptiv, we deliver innovative solutions that people trust when it matters most.

Progress is never static. It is about reaching further, exploring new possibilities, and enabling mobility. Aptiv empowers customers to create solutions people rely on, advancing safety and autonomy in Automotive and Commercial Vehicles, enabling mission-critical performance in Aerospace & Defense, and powering intelligent systems across Energy, Enterprise, and Telecommunications. We also drive precision and efficiency in Industrials & Robotics and support life-critical innovation in Medical technologies.

Guided by our winning culture and values to Think & Act Like Owners, as One Team, and Play to Win, we turn commitment into results and achieve more together.

Join Us to Deliver Innovative Solutions That People Trust!

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