Sr Application Engineer Central US

$73,500 - $161,850/Yr

Aptiv - Troy, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Troy, MI

10,001+ employees

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

SHAPE THE FUTURE OF MOBILITY FROM DAY ONE. This position is part of our Signal & Power Solutions segment. The Aptiv North America Connection Systems (NA CS) team has an exciting opportunity for an experienced, highly motivated Application Engineer to support the commercial/specialty vehicle market. The successful candidate will be the face of Aptiv engineering within their assigned customers, while pursuing new business opportunities to increase Aptiv component penetration, and providing Voice of the Customer (VoC) feedback to our internal engineering teams. In this role, you will identify and evaluate new component business opportunities through customer interaction and communication. You will capture and understand customer requirements for new product applications, including technical specifications, timing, and validation, and communicate these to the internal organization. As the Voice of the Customer, you will define vehicle applications and support the internal quote process, including F3X, Pre-PXRB, and PXRB. You will also support internal and customer reviews, such as Design Reviews, Customer Technical Reviews, Customer Component Evaluation, and Vehicle Packaging Review. Additionally, you will provide customer pre-launch and launch support, track formal and open issues, and manage customer and internal change management, including technical details, coordination, and timing. The role requires the ability and willingness to travel as needed, which is expected to be less than 25%. You will ensure compliance with customer-specific requirements, making this a critical role in maintaining customer satisfaction and driving business growth.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new component business opportunities through customer interaction and communication
• Capture and understand customer requirements for new product applications (technical, timing, validation, etc.) and communicate to the internal organization
• Serve as 'Voice of the Customer' (VoC)
• Define vehicle applications
• Support internal quote process (i.e. F3X, Pre-PXRB, PXRB)
• Support internal and customer reviews (i.e. Design Reviews, Customer Technical Reviews, Customer Component Evaluation, Vehicle Packaging Review, etc.)
• Provide customer pre-launch/launch support
• Provide customer formal and open issue tracking
• Support customer and internal change management (technical details, coordination, timing, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with customer specific requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 3+ years of experience in automotive connection systems including Housings, Terminals and High Speed Cable Assemblies
• 3+ years of experience with wiring design or manufacturing
• 3+ years of experience in commercial/specialty vehicle including Class 6-8 Trucks, construction and agricultural vehicles

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Previous experience with the design and manufacturing of injection molded plastics and stamped metal
• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Project, Excel, Outlook, Skype, Visio, etc.)
• Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization
• Strong results-orientation and execution characteristics
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with a strong ability to work with a team
• Ability to effectively organize, prioritize and accomplish multiple conflicting tasks, make intelligent, timely decisions and solve problems independently
• Resourcefully innovate and adapt in a rapidly changing environment

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with bonus potential
• Learning and development opportunities
• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
• Recognition for innovation and excellence
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the world
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Parental leave, etc.)