Lean Six Sigma Continuous Improvement Engineer

Aptiv; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401k

Paid time off

Continuous professional development

Job summary

Aptiv Interconnect is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive Lean Six Sigma initiatives across our manufacturing operations in California. You will lead Kaizen events, map future-state processes, and build fixtures to optimize line performance and reduce waste.

You will also own project timelines, track ROI, and analyze KPIs such as OEE and cycle times to validate improvements. Strong cross-functional collaboration and mentorship in Lean methods are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of continuous improvement experience in manufacturing or engineering.
• Lean Six Sigma knowledge and process optimization skills.
• U.S. Person per regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead Kaizen events and rapid improvement workshops to resolve bottlenecks and reduce waste across manufacturing operations.
• Map future-state processes, build fixtures, and adjust production lines to optimize workflow and cycle times.
• Regularly audit standards, establish work instructions, and ensure long-term process sustainability.
• Develop detailed project timelines, track metrics, and ROI projections to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Define and analyze KPI data (OEE, cycle times, scrap rates) to prove improvements.
• Guide root cause analysis and design tooling/fixture solutions to mitigate operational risks.

Skills

Lean implementation

Process optimization

Project management

Data analytics

Problem solving

Effective communication

Education

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (preferred)

Tools

Google Enterprise

ADP

EPICOR ERP

Minitab

Job description

Aptiv Interconnect is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive Lean Six Sigma initiatives across our manufacturing operations in California. You will lead Kaizen events, map future-state processes, and build fixtures to optimize line performance and reduce waste.

You will also own project timelines, track ROI, and analyze KPIs such as OEE and cycle times to validate improvements. Strong cross-functional collaboration and mentorship in Lean methods are essential for success.