Manufacturing Supporting Specialist

About the role

At Aptiv Interconnect, we inspire the world’s most innovative teams by doing the right thing, the right way. The Manufacturing Support Specialist serves as the essential bridge between design intent, ERP master data, and shop‑floor execution across our MOG, Machine Shop, and RMT product lines. The mission is to drive data integrity, acting as a primary gatekeeper for materials, components, and operational BOMs in our ERP system. Responsibilities include transforming designs into production‑ready Bills of Materials (BOMs), updating CAD drawings, authoring clear work instructions, and providing hands‑on troubleshooting and testing directly on the manufacturing floor.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for ERP data governance, BOM architecture, and maintaining accurate production drawings.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Machine Shop, Production, Quality, and Purchasing to ensure BOM accuracy and process efficiency.
• Spend active time on the shop floor to identify bottlenecks, communicate risks, and implement practical solutions for continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate Aptiv’s core values of Think and Act Like Owners, One Team, and Play To Win (TOP).

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering Technology, or equivalent hands‑on experience in a machine shop or technical production environment.
• 2–5 years of experience in ERP master data entry, BOM architecture, production planning, or hands‑on engineering support within a manufacturing/machine‑shop environment.
• Solid working knowledge of ERP systems (Visual ERP / Business Central NAV) with a focus on Master Data Management.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings/blueprints and GD&T.
• U.S. citizenship, security clearance, or other legal/export control requirements as applicable.

Skills

• Proficiency in SolidWorks for drawing updates, redlines, and data extraction.
• Experience with DraftSight for drawing viewing and updates.
• Familiarity with ADP systems.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Career development resources.

Internal Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for an internal transfer or promotion, employees must have at least 12 months of service in their current role and be in good standing (not on a Performance Improvement Plan or having received a formal disciplinary warning within the last 6 months).