Engineering Team Manager

Aptiv delivers a full range of advanced connection solutions to make vehicles safer, greener and more connected with innovations in high voltage, data connectivity, electrical centers, safety-critical connectors and much more.

At Aptiv, we understand the full electrical architecture of today’s vehicles. This unique perspective gives us the expertise to design the most robust and innovative connection systems available, optimizing the cost and performance of the entire electrical system.

We are excited to announce that Aptiv is expanding its footprint in Monterrey within Advanced Safety and User Experience Engineering. As part of this expansion, we will be establishing a new facility in Mexico equipped with state-of-the-art technology and infrastructure. This expansion is part of our ongoing commitment to providing world-class products and services to our customers, and we are excited about the opportunities it presents. With our strong presence in the region and our talented team, we are well-positioned to deliver innovative solutions that improve the safety and reliability of vehicles.

Job Summary:

Lead the recruitment process for the software engineering team, including identifying staffing needs, sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, and making hiring decisions to attract top talent and build a diverse and high-performing team.

Facilitate the onboarding process for new team members, ensuring they receive the necessary training, resources, and support to integrate smoothly into the team and contribute effectively to project deliverables.

Allocate resources effectively across projects and initiatives, balancing workload and priorities to optimize team productivity, utilization, and project delivery timelines.

Monitor project progress and resource availability, identifying potential bottlenecks or resource constraints and implementing proactive measures to address issues and maintain project momentum.

Define performance goals and expectations for team members, providing regular feedback, coaching, and guidance to support their professional development and career growth.

Implement initiatives to recognize and reward team members for their contributions, achievements, and milestones, fostering a culture of appreciation, motivation, and engagement within the team.

Your Role:

Serve as the primary point of contact and liaison between the software engineering team and stakeholders, including project sponsors, clients, and other internal and external partners, ensuring clear communication, alignment of expectations, and proactive resolution of issues or conflicts.

Ensure team members are proficient in relevant tools and platforms, such as JIRA, Workday, Microsoft Teams, and other software development and collaboration tools, providing training, guidance, and support as needed to maximize team productivity and effectiveness in project execution.

Provide coaching, mentoring, and career development support to team members, helping them set and achieve career goals, develop new skills, and overcome challenges or obstacles in their professional growth and advancement.

Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements, scope, and objectives, and provide regular updates on project status, milestones, and deliverables, fostering transparency, trust, and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.

• Establish skills for coScrum/Agile roles – identify the key skills required for each of the roles needed within the team, together with their level. Make sure that the skill gaps are immediately addressed through appropriate formal and on-the-job training, internal transfers or external hiring activities.

• Plan and control the outcome quality and the schedule for all allocated project(s) (or Ensure that the team is organized to meet the project targets from quality and schedule perspective) 

• Manage the engineering  team in term of  planning , executing , adjusting to changed situation in the project. 

• Monitor project execution progress , adjust when needed, e.g. metrics, key performance indicators. 

• Committed to project execution and drive solutions 

• Be active participant of the customer communication which  includes at the customer site presence (when required) 

• Provide input to staffing planning, which would be based on the knowledge of business requirements, newly won contracts, product roadmap, as well as deep understanding of current staffing levels, skillsets, and existing retention risks  

• Have a deep understanding of team’s work by staying close to the people and their activities, as well as through development of visual performance & quality metrics 

• Continuously remove impediments that are blocking team performance 

• Drive Competency Excellence by fostering the culture of pursuing perfection  

• Build Quality Into Practices – support the quality through appropriate infrastructure & resources 

• Ensure team’s compliance with company processes and standards 

• Plan, monitor and control capabilities of teams 

• Evaluating & managing people performance 

• Rewarding & promoting team members according to their contributions 

• Preparing and participating in periodic Talent Review Sessions which are aimed at aligning the development opportunities on broader departmental level, and through that securing succession to key roles within Engineering 

• Manage Budget & Capital Planning 

Your Background:

• Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree in engineering discipline (electrical, systems, computer science, software, computer or related field of study)

• +7 years of Experience in Automotive Industry, +3 years as Manager, Team Management.

• Experience working in the automotive industry, particularly in embedded systems, automotive software platforms, or similar fields, is highly desirable.

• Proven track record of successfully leading engineering teams, delivering software projects on time and within budget.

• Strong technical knowledge of software engineering principles, design patterns, and methodologies.

• Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Python, Java, or similar, with experience in automotive embedded systems a plus.

• Experience with automotive communication protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN, Ethernet) and automotive development standards (e.g., ISO 26262, AUTOSAR).

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (e.g., Git), and testing frameworks.

Some see differences. We see perspectives that make us stronger.

Diversity and Inclusion are sources of innovation and creativity, both of which are essential to Aptiv’s success. Everyday our diverse team comes together, drives innovation, pursues solutions, and meets challenges using their unique abilities, perspectives and talents, changing what tomorrow brings. When you join our team, you’ll get encouraged to think boldly, express your viewpoint and innovate as a matter of habit.

Some see technology. We see a way to make connections.

At Aptiv, we don’t just see the world differently; we work to change reality. That means developing technology that rewrites the rules of what’s possible in the pursuit of making transportation safer, greener and more connected. Today there are more than 180,000 of us globally, located in 44 countries, and united by one mission. Join the movement and together, let’s change tomorrow.

Why join us?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where everyone 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, and Zero accidents.

• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support to take care of your family and physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

Apply today, and together let’s change tomorrow! 

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