North America MFG Planning Manager

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Job 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

Owner of make vs buy analysis, drives the implementation of vertical integration Owner of cost estimation template, quote automation & digitalization

Designated point person to OPS & regional organization with business strategy preparation Coordinates the manufacturing allocation for New Product Launches Coordinates Cost & Budget Analysis for Manufacturing Engineering

Qualifications:

· Minimum 10 years experience in automotive industry preferable in electronics manufacturing with a strong understanding of processes including PCB assembly, SMT, testing, molding, and final assembly
· Bachelor degree or similar with 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 KPIs.
· Experience managing cross-functional projects in a global manufacturing environment.
· Understanding of government incentive programs, grants, and manufacturing investment support mechanisms.
· Outstanding knowledge of lean concepts
· Business fluent English Why join Aptiv ?
· You grow iv'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  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  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 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 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!

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Location:

Troy, MI - USAType:
Full time