Engineering Manager

Aptiv•Troy, MI

About The Position

We are Aptiv - a global technology company with 190,000 specialists in 46 countries. We develop innovative software and build the hardware to bring autonomous driving cars, advanced driver-assistance systems, connected vehicles and smart cities to life in a way that only we can. We work in partnership with almost all car manufacturers. Our sensors, systems and software can already be found in almost all passenger cars today. With our deep domain expertise, Aptiv is developing solutions that solve our customers' toughest challenges. We are enabling the transition to software-defined vehicles supported by electrified and intelligently connected architectures – which will combine to power the future of mobility. Why join Aptiv? You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world’s leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road—helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us? 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. Lead multiple engineering teams and/or Engineering Group Managers to achieve business commitments, customer expectations, and product objectives. Accountable for execution across a product area or engineering domain, the Engineering Manager ensures alignment between roadmap priorities, resource allocation, delivery performance, quality objectives, and organizational capability while developing future leaders and technical excellence within the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor, Master or PhD degree in Engineering
Several years of professional experience in an international company, preferably in the automotive or electronics industry
3-5 years of management experience
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Fluency in English
Team oriented
Honesty in relation with company, clients and co-operators
Leadership & Management
Bachelor, Master or PhD degree in Engineering
3-5 years of people management experience, including leadership of technical teams and/or other leaders
Proven ability to build, develop, and retain high-performing engineering teams
Strong coaching, mentoring, and people development skills
Demonstrated ability to execute projects and programs successfully in complex environments
Business acumen with the ability to balance customer, business, and engineering priorities
Commitment to ongoing projects and continuous improvement initiatives
Ability to make decisions and deliver results in ambiguous environments
Good communication and presentation skills
Ability to work effectively in complex, matrix organizations
Experience with engineering processes, development lifecycles, and quality systems

Nice To Haves

Availability as required
Experience managing organizational change and driving accountability
Understanding of capacity planning, resource management, and organizational performance measures

Responsibilities

Ensure successful execution of engineering commitments, business milestones, and customer deliverables across assigned teams.
Monitor delivery performance, quality, predictability, and organizational health through established metrics and dashboards.
Drive accountability for execution and ensure teams consistently meet commitments.
Escalate and resolve issues impacting delivery, quality, customer satisfaction, or business objectives.
Ensure achievement of agreed operational and business plans.
Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and act as the primary escalation point for organizational and delivery-related matters.
Ensure customer expectations are understood and translated into actionable engineering priorities.
Maintain effective communication regarding delivery status, risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans.
Support stakeholder decision-making through clear reporting and transparent performance metrics.
Lead and develop Engineering Group Managers and/or team leaders.
Ensure effective allocation of people, skills, and capacity across projects and business priorities.
Drive workforce planning activities including hiring, retention, succession planning, and capability development.
Identify organizational capability gaps and implement plans to address them.
Promote collaboration and alignment across teams, product groups, and functions.
Support technology strategy, roadmap execution, and long-term capability development.
Ensure teams make appropriate technical investments to support future business needs.
Encourage engineering best practices, innovation, reuse, automation, and technical excellence.
Partner with technical leaders to balance delivery objectives with technical quality and sustainability.
Ensure compliance with engineering processes, standards, and quality requirements.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, predictability, and customer satisfaction.
Use lessons learned, delivery metrics, and operational insights to improve organizational performance.
Establish effective operating mechanisms and review processes to monitor progress and performance.
Manage engineering budgets, workforce plans, and resource forecasts within assigned scope.
Ensure efficient utilization of engineering resources.
Support business planning by aligning capacity with product roadmap and customer commitments.
Monitor organizational risks related to staffing, funding, priorities, and delivery capability.