Mechanical Product Engineer - HV Inlets

About this Position

The Connection Systems team has an exciting product engineering opportunity located in Warren, OH at our Champion Technical Center. Under the direction of a product engineering supervisor, the successful candidate will serve as a product engineer working on the next generation of high power connection systems for electric vehicles.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Product architect owning the mechanical/electrical design of next generation high voltage inlet products from concept to production, including:
  • Detailed design ownership
  • Prototype development
  • Design/Product Validation (DV/PV)
  • High volume production implementation (PPAP)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (CAD, simulation, materials, manufacturing, etc.) to ensure flawless product launch
• Work with suppliers/vendors to ensure parts meet specifications
• Support customer production issues using structured problem solving and root cause analysis
• Identify, prioritize, and resolve program/customer issues
• Support business pursuits and deliver technical presentations to leadership and customers
• Collaborate on product technology roadmap development
• Support global Aptiv teams in other business units/regions
• Travel to suppliers and global sites as needed

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 3+ years' automotive product design experience or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in DFM, DFA, tolerance analysis, GDT for high volume manufacturing
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Experience driving electro-mechanical architecture decisions
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (NX preferred)
• Knowledge of engineering materials and manufacturing processes
• Prototyping experience
• Working knowledge of FEA/moldflow/thermal analysis
• Experience in failure analysis and DOE creation
• Project/program management experience
• Results-oriented with strong execution skills
• Team-oriented with excellent organizational abilities
• Adaptable in rapidly changing environments

Traits We Seek

• Curiously investigate everything – analytical and creative problem-solving
• Lead with confidence – thought leadership that empowers others
• Learn by doing – entrepreneurial, hands-on experimentation mindset
• Embrace resilience – seeing challenges as growth opportunities

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