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Aptiv

Automotive electronics and software platform provider

Manufacturing Planning Manager

Supply Chain ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTroy, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 10 years of experience in the automotive industry, preferably in electronics manufacturing, with a strong understanding of processes including printed circuit board assembly, surface-mount technology, testing, molding, and final assembly.
  • A bachelor degree or similar qualification with a financial background.
  • Demonstrated experience in manufacturing strategy, footprint planning, and capacity management.
  • Proven ability to develop financial business cases and evaluate capital investment opportunities.
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing cost structures, productivity drivers, and operational key performance indicators.
  • Experience managing cross-functional projects in a global manufacturing environment.
  • Understanding of government incentive programs, grants, and manufacturing investment support mechanisms.
  • Knowledge of lean concepts.
  • Business-fluent English.

Responsibilities

  • Support footprint optimization studies and plant load balancing.
  • Develop business cases for new investments, transfers, and vertical integration opportunities.
  • Assess manufacturing risks related to customer mix, tariffs, supply chain, and capacity constraints.
  • Own make-versus-buy analysis and drive implementation of vertical integration.
  • Own the cost estimation template, quote automation, and digitalization.
  • Serve as the designated point person to operations and the regional organization for business strategy preparation.
  • Coordinate manufacturing allocation for new product launches.
  • Coordinate cost and budget analysis for manufacturing engineering.

About the Company

Aptiv

Automotive electronics and software platform provider

Aptiv provides the electronic brain and nervous system for modern vehicles, powering features from active safety to software-defined vehicle architecture. Its products sit in the car’s electronics stack, enabling connectivity, advanced safety, electrification, and autonomous capabilities through computer modules, software, and embedded systems. Unlike traditional auto parts suppliers, Aptiv focused its business on high-tech automotive electronics and software, after spinning off its legacy powertrain unit in 2017 and rebranding from Delphi. It expands its capabilities through strategic acquisitions such as nuTonomy (self-driving tech) in 2017 and Wind River (edge software) in 2022, and created Motional, a joint venture with Hyundai to commercialize autonomous driving. Aptiv’s goal is to be a leading technology partner for automakers by delivering the core intelligence for next-generation vehicles, including safety, connectivity, electrification, and autonomous driving.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Dublin, Ireland
Founded
1994

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