Your Role
We are seeking a College Intern with interest in becoming a Metal Stamping Tool Design and Development Engineer to join our Connection Systems North America (CS NA) team within our Signal & Power Solutions segment. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the design and development of high-speed progressive metal stamping tools for the automotive industry.
Your Responsibilities
- Design and Develop Cutting-Edge Tools: Create and refine progressive die designs for high-speed metal stamping, supporting the production of critical automotive terminals.
- Drive Continuous Improvement: Optimize existing tools to reduce waste, improve uptime, and enhance overall efficiency.
- Collaborate and Innovate: Work closely with Product Engineering and Sales on new product development, from concept to production.
- Manage Tooling Projects: Oversee tool quotes, risk assessments, funding, purchase orders, and project timelines.
- Embrace Digital Transformation: Model existing AutoCAD tool designs into NX, improving die design and part manufacturing processes.
- Ensure Quality and Compliance: Maintain adherence to customer-specific requirements and industry standards.
- Partner with Suppliers: Develop and collaborate with external suppliers for tool design and build.
- Global Knowledge Sharing: Share and learn best practices with Aptiv's global teams.
Your Background
- Proficiency in 2D AutoCAD or BricsCAD, and ideally Unigraphics 3DNX or SolidWorks.
- Strong understanding of close tolerance tools and measuring devices.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in English.
- Ability to interpret tool and part prints, perform measurements, and conduct experiments.
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and critical thinking skills.
- Willingness to travel occasionally for short durations.
- Adaptability to rapidly changing environments.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of an organization.
- Strong presence and communication skills.
Why Join Aptiv
You 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.
You 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.
You 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.
Your Benefits
- Working in an international company that takes pride in a mission and vision, to make the world a safer, greener and better connected place
- Opportunities to join social events, including sport groups and celebrations
- Learning and development opportunities
- Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
- Recognition for innovation and excellence
- Opportunities to give back to the community
Meet the Next-Generation Aptiv
At Aptiv, we deliver innovative solutions that people trust when it matters most.
Progress 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.
Guided 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.
Join Us to Deliver Innovative Solutions That People Trust!
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.
