About the role#
We are looking for a college intern to join our Connection Systems North America team. This role focuses on the design and development of high-speed progressive metal stamping tools for the automotive industry. You will work within our Signal and Power Solutions segment to support the production of automotive terminals.
What you'll do#
- Create and refine progressive die designs for high-speed metal stamping.
- Optimize existing tools to reduce waste, improve uptime, and increase efficiency.
- Collaborate with Product Engineering and Sales on new product development.
- Manage tooling projects, including tool quotes, risk assessments, funding, purchase orders, and project timelines.
- Model existing AutoCAD tool designs into NX to improve manufacturing processes.
- Maintain adherence to industry standards and customer requirements.
- Develop and work with external suppliers for tool design and build.
- Exchange best practices with our global teams.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering.
- Proficiency in 2D AutoCAD or BricsCAD, with preference for Unigraphics 3DNX or SolidWorks experience.
- Understanding of close tolerance tools and measuring devices.
- Ability to interpret tool and part prints, perform measurements, and conduct experiments.
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
- Adaptability to changing environments.
- Willingness to travel occasionally for short durations.
Location & details#
- Location: Warren, Ohio, USA
- Work Modality: On-site
- Employment Type: Full time
- Paid internship
About Aptiv
Aptiv is a global technology company that builds software and hardware for the automotive industry. It focuses on autonomous vehicles, connected cars, and smart vehicle architecture. The company maintains a large workforce of over 32,000 employees with offices in multiple countries including the United States, Germany, and China. It operates as a public company headquartered in Schaffhausen.
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