Manufacturing Engineer

United StatesUnited States·Garden Grove - Garden GroveNormalmid
Manufacturing EngineerManufacturing & Production
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Quick Summary

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

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  • →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

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  • 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

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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.

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

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Manufacturing Engineer