Manufacturing Process Engineer - NPI

Aptiv; Matamoros; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptiv in Mexico is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer - NPI to drive successful New Product Introductions, ensuring design aligns with manufacturing and is ready for mass production.

You will apply DFM/DFA, lead PFMEA/GR&R activities, and coordinate with design teams to optimize product architecture for easier assembly and higher throughput.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electronics or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing.
• Experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) in automotive.
• Experience with IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3.
• APQP and product launch process knowledge.
• IPC-A-610 experience for PCB assembly quality.
• Strong skills in PFMEA, CP/Cpk, and MSA/GR&R.

Responsibilities

• Support product launches from development validation through mass production.
• Apply DFM/DFA principles to ensure efficient, scalable manufacturing processes.
• Provide engineering support for prototypes and builds; identify design/test/supplier issues.
• Lead MQ1/MQ2 readiness, PFMEA, and capability studies.
• Drive PFMEA, PFD, Control Plans, and work instructions development.
• Collaborate with design teams to optimize product architecture for assembly and process capability.
• Improve cycle time, reduce part complexity, and increase automation and throughput.

Skills

NPI experience

Automotive industry experience

Advanced English

IATF 16949 knowledge

APQP methodologies

VDA 6.3 knowledge

PFMEA

Process capability analysis

Gage R&R / MSA

PCB assembly knowledge

SMT processes

DFM/DFA principles

Traceability systems

MES systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics or related field

Tools

MES

Traceability systems

Job description

Manufacturing Process Engineer - NPI

Why join Aptiv? You’ll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world’s leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road—helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?

In your daily job you will:

• Support product launches from development validation (DV) through MP (mass production).
• Apply DFM/DFA principles to ensure efficient, scalable, and cost-effective manufacturing processes.
• Provide engineering support for prototype and engineering builds; identify and elevate design, test, and supplier-related issues.
• Participate in MQ1 and MQ2 phases, ensuring readiness of equipment, processes, and documentation.
• Conduct manufacturability reviews to identify process risks, yield impacts, and cost reduction opportunities.
• Collaborate with product design teams to optimize product architecture for ease of assembly and process capability.
• Drive design improvements to reduce cycle time, part complexity, and assembly errors, enabling higher automation and throughput
• Ensure alignment between product design, process capability, and production constraints during NPI phases.
• Conduct PFMEA and Reverse PFMEA before mass production.
• Participate in PDT meetings and lead escalation processes when required.
• Drive improvements to production KPIs (OEE, FTQ, yield, downtime).
• Actively participate in operational and quality meetings (KPI meetings, MRVA, operations reviews, escalations).
• Collaborate with Industrial Engineering on capacity planning and equipment sourcing/installation.
• Support equipment supplier release (MQ1/MQ2) and acceptance activities.
• Execute capability plans including MSA and GR&R studies.
• Develop and validate process parameters and process specifications.
• Define equipment setup, spare parts lists, and maintenance strategies.
• Perform strain measurements and process validation activities.
• Define and implement product-specific traceability.
• Manage equipment transfer and setup (import/export).

YOUR BACKGROUND

Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:

• Completed bachelor’s degree
• +5 years of experience in electronics
• Experience in New Product Introduction is a must
• Experience in automotive industry
• Advanced English
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 standards.
• Experience with APQP methodologies and product launch processes.
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 for PCB assembly quality.
• Concept design and validation of assembly and test fixtures for electronics manufacturing.
• Experience with automated and semi-automated assembly systems.
• Hands-on support for equipment acceptance and process validation:
  • GR& R, MSA, DoE, capability studies (Cp/Cpk)
• Development of key manufacturing deliverables:
  • PFMEA (including reverse PFMEA)
  • Process Flow Diagrams (PFD)
  • Control Plans
  • Work Instructions and PM plans
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Assembly automation
  • Smart fastening systems
  • Adhesive dispensing processes
  • PCB fabrication and assembly
  • MES and traceability systems
  • Surface Mount Technology (SMT)
• Experience with root cause analysis tools (5 Whys, Ishikawa, Pareto)

WHY JOIN US?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

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