Manufacturing Engineer - Lean, NPI & DFM for High‑Mix

Ulti-Mate Connector, Inc.; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptiv is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to translate designs into repeatable, high‑quality processes on the production floor. You will design workflows, create work instructions, and lead Lean efforts in a high‑mix/low‑volume environment.

You will collaborate with Design and Operations, support DFМ reviews, and manage NPI from an operations perspective. Strong CAD/ERP skills and U.S. work eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in mil/aero, space, or medical device.
• Experience in cable and harness assembly is highly preferred.
• Proficiency with Syspro ERP and CAD software (SolidWorks/AutoCAD).

Responsibilities

• Act as primary technical support for the production team and troubleshoot processes.
• Design and implement tools, fixtures, and production aids to improve quality and efficiency.
• Create manufacturing work instructions, process sheets, and routers in the ERP system.
• Lead DFМ reviews with engineering to optimize designs for production.
• Manage NPI from an operations perspective and ensure smooth transitions to production.
• Lead Lean/Kaizen events to reduce waste and improve build efficiency.
• Partner with Quality to conduct RCCA investigations and corrective actions.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

DFM design

Lean/Kaizen leadership

Reading engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Syspro ERP

CAD Software

Job description

Aptiv is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to translate designs into repeatable, high‑quality processes on the production floor. You will design workflows, create work instructions, and lead Lean efforts in a high‑mix/low‑volume environment.

You will collaborate with Design and Operations, support DFМ reviews, and manage NPI from an operations perspective. Strong CAD/ERP skills and U.S. work eligibility are required.