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About this Lead Manufacturing Engineer role at Aptiv

Aptiv · Onsite · Reynosa, Mexico

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?

YOUR ROLE

As the Lean Manufacturing Engineer you will be responsible for:

- Production Launch Planning: Develop launch plans, milestones, and SOP readiness activities. 

- Process Development: Define and validate manufacturing processes, work instructions, and assembly sequences. 

- Equipment and Tooling Readiness: Ensure equipment, fixtures, and tooling are installed, commissioned, and capable. 

- Process Validation: Support prototype, pilot, and pre-production builds and verify cycle times. 

- Quality Assurance During Launch: Support PFMEA, Control Plans, defect reduction, and corrective actions. 

- Capacity and Productivity Management: Confirm production rates, line balancing, and resource utilization. 

- Cross Functional Coordination: Work with Engineering, Quality, Production, Maintenance, Logistics, and Suppliers. 

- Risk Management: Identify launch risks, maintain action plans, and escalate critical issues. 

- Launch Issue Management: Lead tracking and closure of open issues affecting successful product launch. 

- Customer Focus: Ensure customer requirements are met and launch objectives support customer satisfaction. 

RESPONSABILITIES

  • Lead new product launch activities from planning through production stabilization. 

  • Develop, validate, and continuously improve manufacturing processes, work instructions, and assembly methods. 

  • Coordinate equipment, tooling, quality, production, maintenance, logistics, and supplier readiness to ensure successful product launches. 

  • Manage PFMEA, Control Plans, process documentation, and launch performance metrics. 

  • Identify and mitigate launch risks, drive issue resolution, and ensure customer requirements are achieved. 

  • Monitor post-launch performance and support transition to normal production operations. 

  • High energy, results-oriented, 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, product launches, process development, and cross-functional project coordination within a high-volume manufacturing environment. 

REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field. 

  • 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Launch Engineering, or Process Engineering. 

  • Experience with PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, and manufacturing documentation. 

  • Strong project management and problem-solving skills. 

  • Experience supporting new product launches and process validation activities. 

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. 

  • English 80% 

Nice to Have (Preferred Qualifications) 

  • Experience in automotive manufacturing environments. 

  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies. 

  • APQP and PPAP experience. 

  • Familiarity with OEE, FPY, cycle time analysis, and capacity planning. 

  • Experience working with automated assembly equipment and production systems. 

  • Green Belt or equivalent continuous improvement certification

WHY JOIN US?

  • You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals 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, Zero accidents.
  • You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

APPLY TODAY, AND TOGETHER LET’S CHANGE TOMORROW! 

“Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law”

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Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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About Aptiv

Aptiv is a global technology company that develops safer, greener and more connected solutions enabling the future of mobility. Headquartered in Dublin, Aptiv has approximately 180,000+ employees and operates 12 technical centers, as well as manufacturing sites and customer support centers in 44 countries. Visit aptiv.com . Please review Aptiv's privacy policy by following this link: https://www.aptiv.com/privacy-notice

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