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Customer Solutions Architect

AT Aptiv
Aptiv

Customer Solutions Architect

Chennai, India

Help shape the future of mobility.

Imagine a world with zero vehicle accidents, zero vehicle emissions, and wireless vehicle connectivity all around us. Every day, we move closer to making that world a reality. Aptiv's passionate team of engineers and developers creates advanced safety systems, high-performance electrification solutions and data connectivity solutions so that automakers can bring advanced capabilities to more people around the globe. This is how we enable sustainable mobility and help to prevent accidents caused by human error.

As an Aptiv AS&UX India Customer Solutions Architect, your role will involve adapting innovation roadmaps to technical solutions for all product segments. This includes facilitating roadshows and providing demonstration properties with supporting data attributes to customers.

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Your Role:

  • Develop technical product solutions aligned to customer requirements in the areas of product performance, quality, timing and cost.
  • Lead new business pursuits for next-generation automotive products.
  • End to End technical ownership of product hardware and software solutions for quotations and new business pursuits
  • Develop and leverage key relationships to support timely quotations to customers
  • Be the voice of the APTIV engineering team in front of the customer and the voice of the customer to the APTIV engineering team.
  • Follow internal APTIV procedures to meet internal and customer quote milestones
  • Effectively communicate and coordinate with multiple partners internally and externally including overall quote strategy
  • Create and document engineering resource and cost estimates (BOM) for new business execution.
  • Lead the Engineering Quote Reviews through the pursuits process.
  • Support Business Management and Finance during the development of the business case.
  • Participate in Product Strategy and Architecture planning and support product roadmap development
  • Own planning of customer specific product roadmap during the sourcing phase, working in direct contact with the GPO Technical Manager and Product Design Team
  • Track performance against KPIs and iterate to meet KPIs
  • Map out product dependencies & the most efficient sequencing of product development
  • Work with the team leaders, engineering managers, and other stakeholders to meet customer product design needs driving design solution compatible to APTIV internal product roadmap
  • Maintain positive employee and team experiences by creating an environment that facilitates positive team health as well as provide guidance and management to all workers to ensure goals are met
  • Encourage collaboration between teams and System and Solution Architects/Engineering Work with Product and Solution Management, Product Owners, and other stakeholders to help ensure strategy and execution alignment
  • Collaborating with the Operations and Excellence Office to maintain solid program execution and operational excellence.

Your Background:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering. A master's degree is a plus.
  • Knowledge of the automotive industry or related sectors is desirable.
  • ADAS, Compute or UX product former design experience
  • Proven experience in developing technical solutions and systems
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Proficiency in data analysis and utilization of relevant software tools.
  • Advanced knowledge of Excel and other planning tools.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Adaptability to changing priorities and business requirements

Why join us?

  • You can grow at Aptiv. Whether you are working towards a promotion, stepping into leadership, considering a lateral career move, or simply expanding your network - you can do it here. 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. Our team is our most valuable asset. 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:

  • Hybrid and flexible working hours;
  • Higher Education Opportunities (UDACITY, UDEMY, COURSERA are available for your continuous growth and development);
  • Life and accident insurance;
  • Sodexo cards for food and beverages
  • Well Being Program that includes regular workshops and networking events;
  • EAP Employee Assistance;
  • Access to fitness clubs (T&C apply);
  • Creche facility for working parents;

Apply today, and together let's change tomorrow!

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Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Client-provided location(s): Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job ID: Aptiv-J000669459
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Pet Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • 401(K)
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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