Design Release Engineer

We are seeking a Design Release Engineer that will be responsible for wiring assembly product development for a full service supplier program for our customer.

Responsibilities:

• Design/development of vehicle Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS) wiring.
• Work with Aptiv resources to get cost/timing for changes and act as point of contact internally and with customer to report these back through customer change control meetings.
• Manage relationship with engineering customer and be decisive interface for design and development of signal and power systems.
• Provide onsite vehicle build support as required.
• Drive closure to Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and product development issues with the customer.
• Work with customer to accomplish continuous improvement targets such as warranty and cost reduction.
• Ensure Bill of Design (BOD) and Bill of Process (BOP) compliance.
• Apply new products and engineering that adds value to our customer and establishes a barrier for our competition. 
• Risk Management; identify, mitigate, and escalate risk as required to complete objectives.
• Ensure compliance with customer specific requirements.

Must Haves (Basic Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline (electrical, systems, computer science, software, computer or related field of study).
• Strong communication skills.
• Advanced English
• Minimum 3+ years of experience as a DRE.
• Willingness to learn, must be flexible and open for change.
• Strong multi-functional work experience (engineering/commercial/program management).

Nice to Haves (Preferred Qualifications):

• Electrical wiring (harness) experience.
• Experience supporting multiple vehicle launches.
• Knowledge of WERS system. 
• Automotive electrical distribution system design release engineering experience.
• Teamcenter Vismockup and/or Zuken experience.
• Ford customer experience strongly preferred

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.

Your Benefits at Aptiv:

• Compensation package, including Major Medical Insurance and life Insurance

• Flexible Retirement Plan

• Learning, professional growth and development in a world-recognized international environment

• Access to internal & external training, coaching & certifications

• Recognition for innovation and excellence

• Opportunities to give back to the community

• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the world

• Recognition for innovation and excellence

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