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 elevate 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.
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📌 Manufacturing Process Engineer (Heroica Matamoros)
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📍 Heroica Matamoros