Industrial Engineer

Aptiv; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptiv is seeking an Industrial Engineer in Garden Grove, CA to optimize manufacturing processes and drive continuous improvement across cable and wire harness assembly operations. You will collaborate across Production, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to reduce waste and establish best-in-class standards.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in industrial engineering within manufacturing, with experience in lean methods and reading engineering drawings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of industrial engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and Technical Data Packages (TDPs).
• Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD-001, AS9100 or similar standards.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize production workflows and layouts to maximize throughput.
• Develop and maintain standard work instructions, process flows, and assembly guides.
• Conduct time and motion studies, capacity analyses and value stream mapping.
• Monitor OEE, scrap, rework, and labor efficiency and drive improvements.
• Lead ergonomic and workplace-organization initiatives for safety and quality.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Collaboration

Lean/Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Syspro ERP

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

QMS

Salesforce

Planful

Awardco

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

We always do the right thing, the right way.

Job Title: Industrial Engineer

Location: Garden Grove, CA USA

Department: Engineering

Reports To: Engineering Manager

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $90,000 - $110,000 per year + 10% AIP

Summary: At Aptiv, we inspire the world's most innovative teams by doing the right thing, the right way. We are seeking an Industrial Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes, improve operational efficiency, and drive continuous improvement across cable and wire harness assembly operations. This hands-on, cross-functional role analyzes production workflows, develops and implements process improvements, and helps deliver high-quality interconnect solutions to aerospace, defense, space, and industrial markets. You will partner with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to reduce waste and establish best-in-class manufacturing standards.

Leadership & Core Responsibilities

Manufacturing Process Optimization

• Analyze and optimize production workflows, assembly line layouts, and manufacturing cell configurations to maximize throughput and minimize waste.
• Develop, document, and maintain standardized work instructions, process flows, cycle-time studies, labor routings, tooling specifications, and assembly guides for cable and wire harness operations.
• Conduct time and motion studies, capacity analyses, value stream mapping, and line balancing to identify bottlenecks and drive measurable efficiency improvements.
• Monitor and analyze key production metrics, including overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), scrap, rework, and labor efficiency, and develop action plans to address performance gaps.
• Identify and implement ergonomic improvements and workplace-organization initiatives that promote safety, quality, and productivity.

Continuous Improvement & Cross-Functional Support

• Lead and support Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with Operations and Quality.
• Partner with Engineering and Quality to ensure manufacturing processes are producible, cost-effective, and compliant with AS9100, IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD-001, and customer-specific requirements.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) by developing manufacturing plans, tooling requirements, and assembly strategies from concept through full-scale production.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Production Planning to support capacity planning, scheduling, and material-flow optimization.
• Support Aptiv's mission, vision, values, and goals; comply with all company policies and procedures; and perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field required.

Experience: 3+ years of industrial engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in aerospace, defense, or interconnect/cable assembly.

Industry Knowledge: Solid understanding of cable and wire harness assembly processes, including crimping, soldering, termination, and routing. Experience reading engineering drawings, assembly instructions, and Technical Data Packages (TDPs).

Continuous Improvement: Demonstrated experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies, including time and motion studies, value stream mapping, capacity analysis, and line balancing.

Documentation: Experience developing and maintaining work instructions, process flows, routings, tooling specifications, and assembly guides.

Preferred: Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD-001, AS9100, or similar quality and workmanship standards. Bilingual English/Spanish is a strong plus.

Certifications & Competencies

Systems Proficiency: Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; experience with ERP systems such as Syspro is preferred. Systems may include ADP, Syspro, QMS, CAD software (SolidWorks and AutoCAD), SmartView, Salesforce, Planful, and Awardco.

Core Competencies: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable improvements. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.

Compensation, Benefits & Legal

Total Rewards & Compensation: The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $110,000 per year plus a 10% Annual Incentive Plan (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.