Sr Application Engineer - East Coast

Aptiv - Troy, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Troy, MI

10,001+ employees

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Sr Application Engineer position at Aptiv focuses on supporting the commercial and specialty vehicle market by acting as the primary engineering contact for assigned customers. The role involves identifying new business opportunities, capturing customer requirements, and providing feedback to internal engineering teams to enhance product offerings. The engineer will also support various internal processes and customer interactions to ensure successful product launches and compliance with customer specifications.

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.)