Aptiv · 5 hours ago
Director of Manufacturing Engineering - Connection Systems North America
Troy, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expAptiv is a global technology company that develops safer, greener, and more connected solutions that enable the future of mobility. The Director of Manufacturing Engineering leads all manufacturing engineering activities for North America, driving strategic planning and overseeing product launches to meet cost, timing, and quality goals.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleRide SharingSoftware
Responsibilities
Define and refine manufacturing process strategy; establish CoEs for molding, stamping, component assembly and electronic assembly
Lead forward planning, NA Capex, and process excellence; provide timely inputs to commercial quotes; manage tactical plans and capital/expense control
Ensure successful manufacturing process launches meeting cost, quality, and performance targets
Oversee development and construction of prototypes
Support initiatives for world-class manufacturing processes and optimized value streams
Collaborate with Product Engineering, Product Management, Finance, Quality, and Operations to drive profitable revenue growth
Recruit, coach, and develop team members; manage performance and career progression; execute organizational strategy and transformation
Develop criteria to determine priority improvement areas; work with ops to improve performance
Qualification
Required
10–15+ years in fast-paced, B2B manufacturing (preferably automotive) with expertise in complex, global operations and customer relationships
Prior experience in one or more key manufacturing processes - high speed precision metal stamping, plastic molding, PCBA and electronic assemblies - is a desired
Proven regional leadership experience in quality and manufacturing
Global experience highly desired
Hands-on experience leading transformational projects and change
Education: Bachelor's in Engineering preferred; Master's highly desired
Six Sigma certification (Green or Black Belt)
Strong customer and business focus; ability to develop strategies and deliver on commitments
Drives continuous improvement and best practices; sets clear strategic direction and vision
Achieves goals aligned with company values; highly motivated, energetic, and effective under pressure
Inspires trust, communicates vision, and builds high-performing, accountable teams
Builds credibility and collaborates across all functions and levels
Embraces challenges as opportunities for growth
Company
Aptiv
Aptiv is a global technology company that develops safer, greener, and more connected solutions, which enable the future of mobility.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.97BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $2.15B
2024-06-04Post Ipo Debt· $816.13M
2017-12-04IPO
Leadership Team
Rodney O'Neal
CEO & President
Varun Laroyia
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
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