Advanced Manufacturing Engineer: Prototype to Production

Aptiv; Warren (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptiv in Warren, Ohio, is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to join the Champion Technical Center. You will collaborate with Product Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to mature new products from prototype to production, designing processes, tooling, and tech upgrades.

This hands-on role requires problem solving, data-driven decisions, and implementing manufacturing technologies to improve quality, efficiency and scalability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 1–2 years in manufacturing equipment, fixtures, or processes.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to visualize processes and interactions of components.
• Proficiency with CAD tools: SolidWorks, Solid Edge, AutoCAD, NX.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing processes from prototype to serial production.
• Design and implement tooling and fixturing for development and production.
• Lead projects to improve processes, equipment, and methods.
• Incorporate advanced manufacturing technologies into Aptiv products.
• Create and maintain work instructions and project status updates.
• Estimate manufacturing processes and contribute to SOWs for industrialization.
• Collaborate with engineering, plants, and suppliers to execute projects.
• Drive supplier activities and ensure timely launch objectives.
• Use data-driven analysis to support engineering decisions.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements and quality standards.

Skills

CAD software

Problem solving

Manufacturing processes

Quick learning

Data-driven analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical communication

Project execution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

SolidWorks

Solid Edge

AutoCAD

NX

Job description

Aptiv in Warren, Ohio, is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to join the Champion Technical Center. You will collaborate with Product Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to mature new products from prototype to production, designing processes, tooling, and tech upgrades.

This hands-on role requires problem solving, data-driven decisions, and implementing manufacturing technologies to improve quality, efficiency and scalability.