Engineering Director

Aptiv; Troy, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care

Relocation assistance may be available

Learning and development opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Aptiv is seeking an Engineering Director to lead multiple engineering teams in delivering automotive products and technologies. You will provide strategic and operational leadership across the product development lifecycle, ensuring engineering excellence, compliance with industry standards, and on-time, on-budget delivery.

You will partner with Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Program Management, Supply Chain, and customers to drive innovation and deliver high-quality solutions that

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive engineering experience within the automotive industry.
• 5+ years in senior engineering leadership roles.
• Proven track record leading large, multidisciplinary engineering organizations.
• Experience delivering automotive products from concept through production launch.
• Experience working with global teams and customers.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the engineering strategy aligned with business goals and product roadmap.
• Lead the development of next-generation automotive products, systems, and technologies.
• Drive innovation, continuous improvement, and adoption of industry best practices.
• Support organizational growth through capability development and technology planning.
• Lead and develop managers, technical leaders, and engineering teams across multiple disciplines.
• Oversee complete product development lifecycle from concept to production launch.
• Ensure compliance with ASPICE, ISO 26262, IATF 16949, and cybersecurity standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers to meet requirements and bids.
• Manage budgets, resources, and risk for engineering programs.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Executive Communication

Organizational Leadership

Customer Focus

Talent Development

Change Management

Innovation Leadership

Decision Making Under Uncertainty

Stakeholder Management

Business Acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

MBA is an advantage

Tools

ASPICE

ISO 26262

IATF 16949

Automotive Cybersecurity Standards

Job description

We are Aptiv - a global technology company with 190,000 specialists in 46 countries. We develop innovative software and build the hardware to bring autonomous driving cars, advanced driver-assistance systems, connected vehicles and smart cities to life in a way that only we can. We work in partnership with almost all car manufacturers. Our sensors, systems and software can already be found in almost all passenger cars today.

With our deep domain expertise, Aptiv is developing solutions that solve our customers' toughest challenges. We are enabling the transition to software-defined vehicles supported by electrified and intelligently connected architectures - which will combine to power the future of mobility.

Job Summary

The Engineering Director is responsible for leading multiple engineering teams in the development and delivery of automotive products and technologies. This role provides strategic, technical, and operational leadership across the product development lifecycle, ensuring engineering excellence, compliance with automotive standards, and successful execution of business objectives.

The Engineering Director drives innovation, manages organizational capability, and collaborates closely with Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Program Management, Supply Chain, and customers to deliver high-quality automotive solutions on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute the engineering strategy aligned with business goals and product roadmap.
• Lead the development of next-generation automotive products, systems, and technologies.
• Drive innovation, continuous improvement, and adoption of industry best practices.
• Support organizational growth through capability development and technology planning.

Engineering Management

• Lead and develop managers, technical leaders, and engineering teams across multiple disciplines.
• Establish clear objectives, performance expectations, and development plans.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and customer focus.
• Build organizational capability through succession planning and talent development.

Product Development

• Oversee the complete product development lifecycle from concept through production launch and sustaining engineering.
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet performance, quality, cost, timing, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive resolution of complex technical issues and critical customer concerns.
• Ensure successful execution of engineering projects and program milestones.

Automotive Compliance & Quality

• Ensure compliance with applicable automotive standards and customer requirements, including:
  • ASPICE
  • ISO 26262 Functional Safety
  • IATF 16949
  • Cybersecurity standards (ISO/SAE 21434)
  • Regulatory and homologation requirements
• Support quality initiatives and root cause analysis for field and manufacturing issues.
• Champion engineering quality and risk management processes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Program Management to achieve program objectives.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Operations to ensure successful product industrialization.
• Work with customers to understand requirements and support business development activities.
• Support commercial discussions, quotations, and technical proposals.

Financial & Operational Management

• Manage engineering budgets, resource allocation, and workforce planning.
• Monitor project performance, engineering metrics, and organizational effectiveness.
• Ensure efficient utilization of engineering resources.
• Identify and mitigate technical, operational, and business risks.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Systems Engineering, or related field).
• Master's degree preferred.
• MBA is an advantage.

Experience

• 12+ years of progressive engineering experience within the automotive industry.
• 5+ years in senior engineering leadership roles.
• Proven track record leading large, multidisciplinary engineering organizations.
• Experience delivering automotive products from concept through production launch.
• Experience working with global teams and customers.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of automotive product development processes.
• Knowledge of systems, hardware, software, or vehicle engineering.
• Familiarity with ASPICE, ISO 26262, IATF 16949, and automotive cybersecurity requirements.
• Understanding of project management methodologies and product lifecycle management principles.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Executive Communication
• Organizational Leadership
• Customer Focus
• Talent Development
• Change Management
• Innovation Leadership
• Decision Making Under Uncertainty
• Stakeholder Management
• Business Acumen

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.

YOUR BENEFITS AT APTIV:

• Private health care effective day 1 of employment
• Life and accident insurance
• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Designated time off, Parental leave)
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Learning and development opportunities
• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
• Recognition for innovation and excellence
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Tuition Reimbursement

Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Privacy Notice - Active Candidates: https://www.aptiv.com/privacy-notice-active-candidates

Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.