IMDS Engineer

About Aptiv

Aptiv is a global technology company that develops safer, greener and more connected solutions, which enable the future of mobility. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Aptiv has 160,000 employees and operates 14 technical centers, as well as manufacturing sites and customer support centers, in 44 countries. Visit aptiv.com

Today, our mission is to shape the world with more safer, greener and more connected solutions that's changing the world. We are dedicated to bringing the next generation of autonomous vehicles, smart cities and connectivity to life.

Aptiv Connection Systems, Chennai Engineering Center in Chennai, India established in 2001 catering complete product development solutions right from concept design till validation testing to global OEMs. Located in Chennai city, the southern part of India which is known as an automotive hub of India.

Your Role

As an IMDS Engineer you will be meeting business requirements related to IMDS system through creation and maintenance of business data related to product structure and material composition in International Material Data System (IMDS), global automotive industry database. You will engage with multiple business functions mainly Sales & Marketing, GSM, Operations & Engineering functions. 

Job responsibilities

• Will be responsible to manage all business requirements related to IMDS system.

• Ensure compliance with global automotive material reporting standards and regulations through accurate IMDS submissions.

• Collect, review, and validate material data from suppliers to meet OEM-specific requirements and industry guidelines.

• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely submission of IMDS reports.

• Perform data quality checks and audits on IMDS entries to maintain accuracy and regulatory compliance.

• Provide guidance and training to suppliers on IMDS processes, standards, and best practices.

• Collaborate with purchasing, engineering, and compliance teams to address material reporting issues and improve workflow efficiency.

• Monitor changes in international regulations and update IMDS processes accordingly.

• Maintain documentation and reporting for compliance audits and internal reviews

Your background

• Bachelor’s in engineering (Except CSE, IT) with 5 to 7 years of experience in IMDS.

• Experience in handling or managing business processes.

• Knowledge in Environmental regulations like RoHS, REACH etc.

• Knowledge in plastic material properties and basic Metallurgy.

• Hands on experience in IMDS preferred

• Knowledge in PPAP process desirable.

• Excellent communication skills.

• A good communicator, open for challenges, explores full potential to achieve goals.

• Team player who actively collaborate and contribute to achieve the team goals. Highly motivated and help the team to achieve the goals together

• Self-driven and strong passion in achieving results. Highly accountable for the actions and act as owner.

• Problem solving and analytical thinking, curious to learn continuously and believes in self-development.

• Go getter and passionate to travels extra mile to bring as part of continuous improvement.

• Creative in thinking, innovative mindset and does not settle for less.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation with bonus opportunities

• Competitive health benefits

• Learning and development environment

• Innovation opportunities and recognitions

• Opportunities to collaborate with global talents

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Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.