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The successful candidate will be a part of the Consumer Connectivity product portfolio. The Mechanical Engineer will design, develop and validate the mechanical aspects of electronic products that integrate technologies such as USB-PD, USB hub, HDMI, Qi wireless charging, NFC, LED lighting, and GSM. The candidate will provide innovative solutions and work with cross-functional teams to meet customer-driven, automotive industry specifications.\nYour Role:\nWork directly with automotive OEMs and other Tier 1 suppliers to design products that meet customer functional and mechanical requirements \nDevelop product drawings and oversee and/or create MCAD models \nCreate change documentation for changes \nUse MCAD programs for developing new components \nComplete peer reviews of designs and design change activities \nWork with supply chain management to provide cost analysis of Bill of Material (BoM) and component cost tradeoffs \nUse analytical methods to perform simulations to verify operating boundaries and conditions for Worst Case Analysis \nConduct detailed benchmarking, competitive and cost-tradeoff analysis for area of responsibility \nPerform simulations, worst case circuit tolerance analysis, FMEAs, fault tree analysis and similar design disciplines \nPerform bench level testing and prototyping \nComplete checklists as necessary for following the product development process flow \nWork with validation team to assist in developing proper equipment and processes for Design Validation (DV) and Product Validation (PV) of product \nMentor other department Mechanical Engineers in proper practices, industry standards and best practices \nEnsure compliance with customer specific requirements \nCreate and conduct technical presentations to explain and sell new product designs \nSupport the cross-functional team including software engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, ECAD, MCAD, manufacturing, and SCM \nYour Background\nBachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline; or a combination of Associates degree in a related discipline and 20+ years relevant mechanical design experience \n5+ years relevant mechanical design experience and can demonstrate abilities \nFamiliarity with product development process including: component testing / PPAP, functional dimensioning, geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T), dimensional stack-up including statistical applications, design failure mode and effects analysis (DFMEA) \nPrevious experience with using MCAD software to develop multi-component mechanical designs \nDemonstrated knowledge of proper design methods to meet automotive thermal, environmental, structural, and appearance requirements \nPrevious experience with design for manufacturing (DFM) process \nPrevious experience designing injection molded plastic components \nPrevious experience designing machined, cast, and stamped metal components \nPrevious experience with tolerance stack-up analysis \nAbility and willingness to travel as required \nDemonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Project, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Visio, etc.) \nAbility to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization \nStrong results-orientation and execution characteristics \nExcellent oral and written communication skills with a strong ability to work with a team. \nAbility to effectively organize, prioritize and accomplish multiple conflicting tasks, make intelligent, timely decisions and solve problems independently \nResourcefully innovative and adapts in a rapidly changing environment \nWhy join Aptiv ?\nYou grow at Aptiv. Aptiv's winning culture is global by design. We bring together diverse perspectives, cultures, and business contexts to solve our customers' toughest challenges. In this environment, every individual can grow, lead, and make an impact, regardless of background, because inclusion fuels how we innovate and win. \nYou make an impact at Aptiv. One of the strengths of humanity is our drive to progress, to improve, to achieve more tomorrow than we did yesterday. People need solutions they can trust when it matters most. At Aptiv, you are building those solutions every day.\nYou have support at Aptiv. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family, your physical health, and your mental health with a competitive benefits package\nYour Benefits at Aptiv:\nPrivate health care effective day 1 of employment\nLife and accident insurance\nPaid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Designated time off, Parental leave)\nRelocation assistance may be available\nLearning and development opportunities\nDiscount programs with various manufacturers and retailers\nRecognition for innovation and excellence\nOpportunities to give back to the community\nTuition Reimbursement\nMeet the Next Generation Aptiv\nAt Aptiv, we deliver innovative solutions that people trust when it matters most.\nProgress is never static. It is about reaching further, exploring new possibilities, and enabling mobility. Aptiv empowers customers to create solutions people rely on-advancing safety and autonomy in Automotive and Commercial Vehicles, enabling mission-critical performance in Aerospace & Defense, and powering intelligent systems across Energy, Enterprise, and Telecommunications. We also drive precision and efficiency in Industrials & Robotics and support life-critical innovation in Medical technologies.\nGuided by our winning culture and values to Think & Act Like Owners, as One Team, and Play to Win, we turn commitment into results and achieve more together.\nJoin Us to Deliver Innovative Solutions That People Trust!\nPrivacy Notice - Active Candidates: https://www.aptiv.com/privacy-notice-active-candidates\nAptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. 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