Manufacturing Engineer
Manufacturing EngineerManufacturing & Production
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Key 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,
Requirements Summary
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.
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Manufacturing EngineerManufacturing & Production
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →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.
Requirements
~1 min read- 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.
What We Offer
~1 min readAptiv 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.
Location & Eligibility
Where is the job
Garden Grove - Garden Grove, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 5, 2026
- First seen
- October 6, 2026
- Last seen
- October 9, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 2
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 57%
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- October 9, 2026
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