Design Release Engineer

Aptiv • Troy, MI

69d

About The Position

This position is part of our Signal & Power Solutions segment, Electrical Distribution Systems business group and is located in Troy, MI. We are seeking a Design Release Engineer that will be responsible for wiring assembly product development for a full service supplier program for our customer.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline (electrical, systems, computer science, software, computer or related field of study).
• Strong communication skills.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience as a Design Release Engineer within the automotive industry.
• Experience specifically with Electrical wiring (harness).
• Willingness to learn, must be flexible and open for change.
• Strong multi-functional work experience (engineering/commercial/program management).
• Must be a local resident of the metro Detroit area with ability to work on site in Troy.
• Must be legally able to work in the U.S. without any type of visa sponsorship or transfer.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting multiple vehicle launches.
• Knowledge of WERS system.
• Teamcenter Vismockup and/or Zuken experience.

Responsibilities

• Design/development of vehicle Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS) wiring.
• Work with Aptiv resources to get cost/timing for changes and act as point of contact internally and with customer to report these back through customer change control meetings.
• Manage relationship with engineering customer and be decisive interface for design and development of signal and power systems.
• Provide onsite vehicle build support as required.
• Drive closure to Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and product development issues with the customer.
• Work with customer to accomplish continuous improvement targets such as warranty and cost reduction.
• Ensure Bill of Design (BOD) and Bill of Process (BOP) compliance.
• Apply new products and engineering that adds value to our customer and establishes a barrier for our competition.
• Risk Management; identify, mitigate, and escalate risk as required to complete objectives.
• Ensure compliance with customer specific requirements.

Benefits

• Private health care effective day 1 of employment.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Designated time off, Parental leave).
• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers.
• Recognition for innovation and excellence.
• Opportunities to give back to the community.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Fertility Coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree