General Functions:

• Receive and review customer design requirements (3D, drawing/plan, electronic information, etc.).
• Review and verify product drawing conformity with Aptiv and Customer design standards.
• Work directly with technicians/designers to resolve design issues.
• Creation and publication of 2D drawings and Bill of Materials (BOMs) from customer information.
• Perform successive verifications and issue error-free 2D drawings and BOMs. Keep harness drawing/plan information, BOMs, and product-related information updated.
• Request process validation and release requisitions (TCVR, sonic splice/terminals, and sleeve sealing), additionally request component design and change requisitions (CR’s).
• Register new components in eTracker.
• Support construction events at Aptiv Manufacturing Plants and with the Customer.
• Support for Enterprise Operating System (EoS).
• Generate and release error-free Engineering permits: Standard and Mandatory - and AVs.
• Support in the engineering change quotation process.
• Schedule meetings to communicate design change details with Operations (Methods, Quality, Process, etc.).
• Support during testing stages in software or system improvements for the area.
• Support material and labor cost reduction initiatives (VAVE’s and MI).
• Serve as primary contact (liaison) for addressing design issues between Operations/Customer.
• Complete and monitor Application Engineering Metrics.
• Troubleshooting analysis.
• Participate in meetings with Customers.
• Active participation in workshops related to design improvement as requested by Customer/Aptiv. Be responsible for the main harness families.
• Responsible for the design of channels, grommets, special and multiple cables, etc.
• Responsible for assigned technicians.
• Manage different platforms and model years.
• Be a leader and participate in special projects.
• Participate in and support new business quotations.

Required Competencies/Skills:

• Advanced English level.
• Completed Engineering degree.
• >3 years of experience in automotive harnesses.
• Experience in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA, UG, CapH, Zuken, etc. Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience in engineering and manufacturing change processes. Knowledge of key and basic quality tools.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and effectively perform multiple conflicting tasks.
• Ability to make intelligent and timely decisions to solve problems independently.
• Good communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.