Product Engineer

Position Summary:

• The Aptiv Connection Systems Team is looking for a Mechanical Product Engineer to join the North America Product Engineering Team. The Mechanical Product Engineer will serve as a product design/development engineer for Mechatronic Packaging and Pin Headers connection systems and associated components, materials, assemblies and manufacturing technologies. The successful candidate will focus on a wide range of on-vehicle products necessary to support rapid growth within Aptiv's electrification product portfolios.

• Education: Mechanic, Mechatronics, Electromechanical Engineering or experience on the industrial design field.
• 90% English (written and verbal).
• Experience in Product Engineering (minumun 2 years).
• Knowledge in product design & validation methods.
• Problem solving skills, print interpretation, GD&T, and stack up studies.
• Familiar in component manufacturing processes (plastic molding, stampings, machining, deep drawn, etc.)
• Ability to work independently and motivate others
• Ability to lead projects, directing the activity of multiple support organizations and assure timely completion of deliverables.
• Possess sufficient CAD skills to open, manipulate, assemble, and make minor modifications to 3D component models
• Develop and improve the product collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, operations and quality

• 2D and 3D CAD proficiency with NX or Solidworks.
• Problem solving certification or training.
• Experience in design of injection molded, rubber, sheet metal, with a general knowledge of the manufacturing process for each.
• Experience in applying GD&T dimensioning and performing tolerance stacks.
• General knowledge of industry specifications pertaining to RF, ethernet and USB components.
• Work with suppliers, purchasing, SQE, ME, VE, plant mfg., plant quality to resolve issues.

• Identify and select appropriate mechanical components for hardware and product engineering projects.
• Design and optimize thermal management systems to ensure proper heat dissipation and thermal performance of mechanical components.
• Perform structural analysis to evaluate the strength, durability, and integrity of mechanical structures and components.
• Use analytical methods and finite element analysis (FEA) tools to assess structural performance.
• Utilize computer-aided design (CAD) software to create detailed mechanical designs and engineering drawings.
• Apply knowledge of manufacturing processes and techniques to ensure designs are manufacturable and cost-effective.
• Conduct FMEA to identify potential failure modes of mechanical systems and components.
• Define geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) requirements to ensure proper fit, form, and function of mechanical components.
• Drive innovations and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance mechanical design processes and product performance.
• Apply knowledge of mechanical engineering processes and methodologies to execute projects effectively.
• Follow established MCAD engineering processes and workflows to develop and validate mechanical designs.
• Design and simulate plastic components using BOD (Behavior Object Description) and DDS (Data Distribution Service) tools.
• Design mechanical enclosures and housings to ensure electromagnetic compatibility and minimize electromagnetic interference (EMI).
• Specify optical components and interfaces for integration into mechanical systems and assemblies.
• Follow ASPICE (Automotive SPICE) processes and guidelines for mechanical engineering projects.
• Utilize Polariton or similar tools for requirements management, traceability, and documentation.