The Aptiv Connection Systems team has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join the North America Product Engineering Team with the position located in Krakow, Poland. The successful candidate will be a part of the Consumer Connectivity product portfolio. The Mechanical Engineer will design, develop and validate the mechanical aspects of electronic products that integrate technologies such as USB-PD, USB hub, HDMI, Qi wireless charging, NFC, LED lighting, and GSM. The candidate will provide 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 and mechanical requirements
Oversee and/or create MCAD models and product drawings
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) and component cost tradeoffs
Use analytical methods to verify operating boundaries and conditions for simulation team
Conduct detailed benchmarking, competitive and cost-tradeoff analysis for area of responsibility
Perform GD&T tolerance stackup analysis, DFMEAs, fault tree analysis and similar design disciplines
Perform bench level testing and prototyping
Complete checklists as necessary for following the product development process flow using ME workbook
Work with validation team to assist in developing proper equipment and processes for Design Validation (DV) and Product Validation (PV) of product
Mentor other department Mechanical Engineers in proper practices, industry standards and 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
Respond to and analyze mechanical test failures and provide required documentation and resolution plan
Your Required Background (i.e., Must Haves):
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar
3+ years relevant mechanical design experience and can demonstrate abilities
Demonstrated knowledge of proper design methods to meet automotive thermal, environmental, structural, and appearance requirements
Previous experience with design for manufacturing (DFM) process
Previous experience designing injection molded plastic components
Previous experience designing machined, cast, and stamped metal components
Previous experience with tolerance stack-up analysis and GD&T.
Ability and willingness to travel as required
Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office Tools
Strong results-orientation and execution characteristics
Excellent oral and written communication skills with a strong ability to work with a team.
Your Preferred Background (i.e., Nice to Haves):
Previous experience with SolidWorks and Siemens NX MCAD software
Previous experience designing, simulating, and testing LED lighting to customer requirements including light pipes and diffusers
Previous experience designing, simulating, and testing active and passive heat dissipation technologies integrated within a product
Previous experience in engineering components including inductive wireless chargers and magnets
Your Benefits at Aptiv:
Private health care (Signal Iduna) and Life insurance for you and your beloved ones
Well-Being Program that includes regular webinars, workshops, and networking events
Flexible working hours
Employee Pension Plan paid by the employer (you get + 3,5% on each gross salary)
Access to sports groups and Multisport card
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