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Aptiv US Services General Partnership CS Innovation Supervisor in Warren, Ohio
At Aptiv, we understand the full electrical architecture of today's vehicles. This unique perspective gives us the expertise to design the most robust and innovative connection systems available, optimizing the cost and performance of the entire electrical system. Aptiv never stops innovating when it comes to our complete portfolio of automotive connectors, terminals, seals and headers. Our wide range of robust, reliable and easy-to-use connection systems can address any application in the vehicle and enable future advancements in automotive design. Your Role As a Innovation Supervisor, you will be a regional leader for Connection Systems Innovation team. In addition, you will align with Product Line Management, Sales, Application Engineering, and Engineering leadership on technology roadmaps and future advanced development strategies, lead advanced development collaborations with customers and strategic partnerships with suppliers, reinforce use of Aptiv's Advanced Development Process (ADP/TDP), design procedures, and systems to develop new products for manufacturability, robust performance, and high quality, and represent Innovation Team in management reviews, customer visits, supplier visits, etc. In your daily job you will: Lead Connection Systems Innovation Team. Reinforce use of Aptiv's ADP/TDP process, component design procedures, and systems. Forecast and manage department and prototype budgets (accurate monthly forecasting). Manage employee information and approvals in Workday. Participate in ADP/TDP Gate Reviews - mentor presenters. Lead CTC Facility and Innovation Room Tours for customer, supplier and VIP visits. Collaborate with other Aptiv business units on One Aptiv development projects (ex. SVA, CES, etc.). Work with SCM and coordinate activities/strategic partnerships with outside suppliers as necessary to support advanced product designs. Protect Aptiv's intellectual properties, document Records of Invention (ROIs) and support patent filings. Lead advanced development collaborations and business pursuit opportunities with customers. Facilitate NDAs and JDAs with legal as necessary to project Aptiv's interests. Report out to and escalate issues as necessary to Global Innovation Director. Your Background Key ingredients for succeeding in this role are your: 5 years management / leadership skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel. Strong verbal and written skills - able to present to multiple audiences from subordinates to leadership. 3 years CAD and simulation experience. Strong project management skills. Able to manage multiple, simultaneous assignments. Robust analytical and problem solving skills. Teambuilding/mentoring skills. Able to lead effective and efficient meetings - in person and remote. Why join us? You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs. You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents. You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package. Your Benefits at Aptiv: Private health care effective day 1 of employment Life and accident insurance Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Designated time off, Parental leave) Relocation assistance may be available Learning and development opportunities Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers Recognition for innovation and excellence Opportunities to give back to the community Tuition Reimbursement Adoption Assistance Fertility Coverage Apply today, and together let's change tomorrow! Priv