Lead Manufacturing Engineer
Major Accountabilities:
Responsibility for industrialization of Cockpit & Growth products from award phases until series production
Support kick-off meetings and MSD workshops with/in the PML, create/adapt process flow
Drive DFM and DFA to ensure having a producible design
Ensure proper requirements management and align with APTIV CAQE accordingly, plan requirements transfer to PML
Align industrialization deliverables with CAQE, being customer interface for technical discussion
Work out the production line concept with optimized material flow, estimated cycle times, and traceability concept
Work out supplier packaging requirements
Attend the regular PDT meetings and drive a proper escalation in case of problems
Create and maintain the MFGE project schedule respecting the project milestones
Prepare and organize the milestone build dates with process engineers from PML, starting with early prototype builds and organization of needed prototype equipment, including documentation
Attend key (prototype) build events for new layouts and all customer attended events
Drive and track P-FMEA, respecting Functional Safety aspects with related documentation
Plan needed equipment / technology, work out SOW and manage equipment procurement
Track needed equipment and tooling, ensure availability of needed material for all equipment/tool development, install equipment/design reviews before approving start of fabrication/development
Perform equipment buy-off at suppliers and request PML process engineers to attend and approve as needed, drive capability studies, create list of key parameters to be transferred to quality plan
Plan product and process/equipment training and handover to PML, starting after PV readiness
Attend needed escalation meetings on program management level with prepared reports and options for resolution
Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years of experience in automotive industry, preferred in manufacturing engineering
- Experience in Manufacturing Processes (automotive preferably)
Bachelor degree or similar with technical education
Excellent project management skills
Good problem solving capability
Ability to work and live a global network environment
Great knowledge of lean concepts
Strong team spirit
Energetic, self-motivated, and proactive working style
Why join us?
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.
Your Benefits at Aptiv:
Savings Fund
Pension Plan
Christmas Bonus
Attendance Bonus
Vacation Premium
Medical Expenses
Life Insurance
Cafeteria Allowance
Social security (IMSS, INFONAVIT, Retirement)
Recognition for innovation and excellence
Opportunities to give back to the community
Apply today, and together let’s change tomorrow!
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