Hands-On Advanced Manufacturing Engineer — Innovate & Scale

Aptiv; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptiv seeks an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to join our Champion Technical Center in Warren, Ohio. You will develop and industrialize new products from prototype through production, designing processes, tooling, and fixtures, and introducing innovative technologies to improve quality and efficiency.

You will collaborate with Product Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure successful launches and continuous improvement across safety, quality, and cost objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 1–2 years of experience building, improving, repairing, or developing manufacturing equipment, fixtures, or processes.
• 1–2 years of experience working within a manufacturing environment and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
• Ability to visualize manufacturing processes and understand component interactions.
• Experience using CAD software such as SolidWorks, Solid Edge, AutoCAD, NX, or similar design tools.
• Ability to translate ideas into technical concepts, CAD models, prototypes, and production-ready solutions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project execution skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing processes for new products from prototype through serial production.
• Design, develop, and implement tooling and fixturing solutions to support product development and manufacturing activities.
• Lead advanced manufacturing projects focused on improving existing processes, equipment, and production methods.
• Identify and incorporate leading-edge manufacturing technologies into Aptiv products and operations.
• Create and maintain work instructions, process documentation, lessons learned, and project status updates.
• Develop manufacturing process estimates and contribute to Statements of Work (SOWs) for product industrialization activities.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, manufacturing plants, and suppliers to ensure successful project execution.
• Drive supplier activities, technical requirements, and project timelines to support launch objectives.
• Utilize data-driven analysis to support engineering decisions and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with customer-specific requirements, internal quality standards, and manufacturing best practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and cost optimization.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical mindset

Process visualization

Project execution

Self-motivated

Adaptability

CAD software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Solid Edge

AutoCAD

NX

Job description

Aptiv seeks an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to join our Champion Technical Center in Warren, Ohio. You will develop and industrialize new products from prototype through production, designing processes, tooling, and fixtures, and introducing innovative technologies to improve quality and efficiency.

You will collaborate with Product Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure successful launches and continuous improvement across safety, quality, and cost objectives.