Manufacturing Engineer

We always do the right thing, the right way.

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Garden Grove, CA USA

Department: Engineering

Reports To: Engineering Manager

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $90,000 - $120,000 per year plus 10% AIP

Summary: At Aptiv, we inspire the world's most innovative teams by doing the right thing, the right way. As our Manufacturing Engineer, you will be the primary technical "hands-on" expert for the production floor. You will be the critical link between the Design Engineering team and Operations, responsible for translating engineering designs into efficient, repeatable, and high-quality manufacturing processes. You will design the production workflow, develop tools and fixtures, create work instructions, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. You'll enjoy working in a fun, collaborative, and fast-paced (high-mix/low-volume) "GSD" (Get Stuff Done) manufacturing operation.

This position reports to the Engineering Manager.

Leadership & Core Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary technical support for the production team, leading all troubleshooting and problem-solving for manufacturing processes.
• Design, develop, and implement tools, fixtures, and production aids to improve quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Create and maintain detailed manufacturing work instructions, process sheets, and production routers in the ERP system.
• Lead Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews with engineering to ensure new designs are optimized for production.
• Manage the NPI (New Product Introduction) process from an operations perspective, ensuring a smooth transition from prototype to full production.
• Lead continuous improvement (Lean/Kaizen) events to optimize production workflow, reduce waste, and improve product-build efficiency.
• Partner with the Quality team to conduct Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations for any manufacturing-related issues.
• Define and validate manufacturing process times and labor standards to support the estimating and planning teams.
• Provide technical advice and training to production leads and assemblers on new processes and equipment.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering is required.
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident) due to ITAR regulations.
• 3-5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in the mil/aero, space, or medical device industry.
• Experience in cable and harness assembly is highly preferred.
• Proven experience designing tools, fixtures, and production aids.
• Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.
• Experience leading Lean/Kaizen events and driving continuous improvement.
• Must be able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Proficiency with an MRP/ERP system (Syspro preferred) and CAD software (SolidWorks/AutoCAD).
• Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Certifications & Competencies:

Systems Proficiency: Google Workspace / ADP / Syspro / QMS / CAD Software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) / Smartviews / Salesforce / Planful / AwardCo.

Core Competencies: Strong communication, sound judgment, teamwork, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

Compensation, Benefits & Legal:

Total Rewards & Compensation: The pay range for this position is $90,000 - $120,000 per year plus 10% AIP. Exact compensation will depend on experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. For benefits and career opportunities, visit https://www.aptiv.com/careers.

EEO Statement

Aptiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities). We adhere to all federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination and strictly prohibit workplace harassment of any kind.