SeniorMechanicalEngineer
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This position is part of our Signal & Power Solutions segment; Connection Systems business unit.
Job Summary:
The Aptiv Connection Systems team has an exciting opportunity for a MechanicalEngineerto join the North America Product Engineering Team.The successful candidate willbe a part of the Consumer Connectivity product portfolio.The Mechanical Engineer willdesign,developandvalidatethe mechanical aspects of electronic products that integratetechnologies such asUSB-PD, USB hub, HDMI, Qi wireless charging, NFC,LED lighting,and GSM.The candidate willprovide innovative solutions and work with cross-functional teams to meet customer-driven, automotive industry specifications.
Your Role:
Work directly with automotive OEMs and other Tier 1 suppliers to design products that meet customer functional andmechanicalrequirements
Develop product drawings and oversee and/or createMCAD models
Create change documentation for changes
Use MCAD programs for developing new components
Complete peer reviews of designs and design change activities
Work with supply chain management to provide cost analysis of Bill of Material (BoM) andcomponentcost tradeoffs
Use analytical methods to perform simulations to verify operating boundaries and conditions for Worst Case Analysis
Conduct detailed benchmarking, competitive and cost-tradeoff analysis for area of responsibility
Perform simulations, worst case circuit tolerance analysis, FMEAs, fault tree analysis and similar design disciplines
Perform bench level testing and prototyping
Complete checklists as necessary for following the product development process flow
Work with validation team toassistin developing proper equipment and processes for Design Validation (DV) and Product Validation (PV) of product
Mentor other department Mechanical Engineers in proper practices, industrystandardsand best practices
Ensure compliance with customer specific requirements
Create and conduct technical presentations to explain and sell new product designs
Support the cross-functional team including software engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, ECAD, MCAD,manufacturing,and SCM
YourRequiredBackground(i.e., Must Haves):
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline;ora combination ofAssociatesdegreein a related disciplineand20+ years relevantmechanical design experience
5+ years relevant mechanical design experience and candemonstrateabilities
Familiarity with product development processincluding:componenttesting / PPAP, functional dimensioning, geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T), dimensional stack-up including statistical applications, design failuremodeand effects analysis (DFMEA)
Previousexperience with using MCAD software to develop multi-componentmechanical designs
Demonstrated knowledge of proper design methods to meetautomotive thermal, environmental,structural, and appearancerequirements
Previousexperiencewithdesign for manufacturing(DFM)process
Previousexperience designinginjection moldedplasticcomponents
Previousexperience designingmachined, cast, and stampedmetal components
Previousexperience with tolerance stack-up analysis
Ability and willingness to travel as required
Demonstratedproficiencyusing Microsoft Office (i.e.Word, Project, Excel, Outlook, Teams, 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 andaccomplishmultiple conflicting tasks, make intelligent,timelydecisionsand solve problems independently
Resourcefully innovative and adaptsin a rapidly changing environment
Your Preferred Background (i.e., Nice to Haves):
Previousexperience withSolidWorksand Siemens NXMCAD software
Previousexperience designingplastic and for 3D printing and other rapid prototyping technologies
Previousexperience designing, simulating, and testing LED lightingto customer requirementsincluding light pipes anddiffusers
Previousexperience designing, simulating, and testingactive and passive heat dissipationtechnologiesintegrated within a product
Previousexperiencein engineering componentsincludinginductive wireless chargers and magnets
Previousexperience with electrical contact systems and plating requirements
Strong presence,poiseand persuasiveness toestablisha high levelof credibility quickly
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We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
