About the role
Manufacturing Process Engineer - NPI
Why join Aptiv? You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world’s leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road—helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us? In your daily job you will: Support product launches from development validation (DV) through MP (mass production). Apply DFM/DFA principles to ensure efficient, scalable, and cost-effective manufacturing processes. Provide engineering support for prototype and engineering builds; identify and escalate design, test, and supplier-related issues. Participate in MQ1 and MQ2 phases, ensuring readiness of equipment, processes, and documentation. Conduct manufacturability reviews to identify process risks, yield impacts, and cost reduction opportunities. Collaborate with product design teams to optimize product architecture for ease of assembly and process capability. Drive design improvements to reduce cycle time, part complexity, and assembly errors, enabling higher automation and throughput Ensure alignment between product design, process capability, and production constraints during NPI phases. Conduct PFMEA and Reverse PFMEA before mass production. Participate in PDT meetings and lead escalation processes when required. Drive improvements to production KPIs (OEE, FTQ, yield, downtime). Actively participate in operational and quality meetings (KPI meetings, MRVA, operations reviews, escalations). Collaborate with Industrial Engineering on capacity planning and equipment sourcing/installation. Support equipment supplier release (MQ1/MQ2) and acceptance activities. Execute capability plans including MSA and GR&R studies. Develop and validate process parameters and process specifications. Define equipment setup, spare parts lists, and maintenance strategies. Perform strain measurements and process validation activities. Define and implement product-specific traceability. Manage equipment transfer and setup (import/export). YOUR BACKGROUND Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are: Completed bachelor's degree +5 years of experience in electronics Experience in New Product Introduction is a must Experience in automotive industry Advanced English Knowledge of IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 standards. Experience with APQP methodologies and product launch processes. Familiarity with IPC-A-610 for PCB assembly quality. Concept design and validation of assembly and test fixtures for electronics manufacturing. Experience with automated and semi-automated assembly systems. Hands-on support for equipment acceptance and process validation: GR&R, MSA, DoE, capability studies (Cp/Cpk) Development of key manufacturing deliverables: PFMEA (including reverse PFMEA) Process Flow Diagrams (PFD) Control Plans Work Instructions and PM plans Strong knowledge of: Assembly automation Smart fastening systems Adhesive dispensing processes PCB fabrication and assembly MES and traceability systems Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Experience with root cause analysis tools (5 Whys, Ishikawa, Pareto)
