Senior Design Engineer

About Aptiv
Aptiv is a global technology company that develops safer, greener and more connected solutions, which enable
the futureof mobility. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Aptiv has 160,000 employees and operates 14 technical 
centers, as well asmanufacturing sites and customer support centers, in 44 countries. Visit aptiv.com
Today, our mission is to shape the world with more safer, greener and more connected solutions that's changing
the world.We are dedicated to bring the next generation of autonomous vehicles, smart cities and connectivity to
life.
Aptiv Connection Systems, Chennai Engineering Center in Chennai, India established in 2001 catering complete 
product development solutions right from concept design till validation testing to global OEMs. Located in
Chennai city, the southern part of India which is known as automotive hub of India.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Division : Aptiv Connection Systems India. Pvt. Ltd.,
Site : Chennai Engineering Centre, Chennai, India
Title of Position : Design Engineer
Department : Product Development
Reports To : Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:
To support the CS Global Product Development teams in product design and development

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TO BE ACCOMPLISHED:
 Responsible for product design and development using NX software.
 Responsible for project planning and executions.
 To ensure the project quality as per the standards
 To meet the delivery deadlines.
EDUCATION (Qualifications obtained in the course of formal education and/or training) -
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering stream.
Major Accountabilities:
Own the end-to-end design, development, and release of automotive Low Voltage (LV) and High Voltage (HV) 
electrical centers, including
fuse boxes, power distribution units, HV junction boxes, and related assemblies.
Perform hands-on MCAD design using Siemens NX, including creation and maintenance of 3D part and assembly 
models, large assemblies,
detailed 2D drawings, specifications, and BOMs for mechanical and electromechanical systems.
Interpret engineering drawings and specifications, effectively communicating design intent to manufacturing and 
quality teams.
Apply GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, and packaging constraints to ensure dimensional accuracy and proper 
integration of complex
electrical and mechanical interfaces.
Ensure designs comply with automotive requirements for thermal performance, electrical safety, sealing (IP 
ratings), vibration, and durability.
Drive Design for Manufacturing, Assembly, and Test (DFM/DFA/DFT) in collaboration with manufacturing 
engineering, tooling teams, and
suppliers.
Manage design release and configuration control through established ECR/ECN processes, ensuring data 
accuracy, traceability, and revision
control.
Support Design Validation (DV) and Production Validation (PV) activities by reviewing test results and 
implementing corrective and preventive
design actions.
Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, CAE, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and supplier teams to 
resolve technical, production,
and launch issues.
Support supplier technical reviews, tooling development, PPAP activities, and production launch readiness.
Apply prototyping techniques to develop and evaluate physical prototypes for design validation and testing.

EDUCATION
(Qualifications obtained in the course of formal education and/or training) -
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering stream.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Minimum 3 to 8 years of experience in the Connector / Automotive / Complex plastic / sheet metal Product Design and Development.
Internal

PERSONALITY TRAITS:
 Planning and Co-ordination
 Communication skills
 Quick learning skills & Innovative
 Team work
 Pro-active and multi- tasking

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