Process Engineer

Ulti-Mate Connector, Inc.; Dayville (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Career development resources

Job summary

Aptiv is seeking a Process Engineer to support twisting, bunching, and cabling equipment and extrusion processes across PVC, TPE, TPU, and other polymers for diverse markets. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and cost improvements in a hands-on, cross-functional setting.

You will work with design engineers and suppliers to implement engineered process solutions, perform validations, and develop operator SOPs while driving efficiency and throughput improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering with 3.0+ GPA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Comprehensive knowledge of bulk cable and cable assembly design and testing.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to improve extrusion and cabling efficiency with measurable ROI.
• Collaborate with design engineering and suppliers to align machine capability with materials and customer requirements.
• Lead Lean initiatives to streamline production and support new product introductions.

Skills

Cross-functional Collaboration

ROI Analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Google Enterprise

Microsoft Office

ADP

Visual ERP

Access database navigation

Job description

We always do the right thing, the right way

Job Title: Process Engineer

Job ID: # 360

Reports To: Engineering Manager

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $90,000 - $120,000

Summary

At Aptiv, we inspire the world’s most innovative teams by doing the right thing, the right way. We are seeking a high-caliber Process Engineer to support all cabling and extrusion processes in operations.

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting twisting, bunching, and planetary type cabling equipment, as well as extrusion processes utilizing PVC, TPE, TPU, Nylon, Polyurethane, Fluoropolymers, and Cross-Linked Polyethylene over copper wire gauges ranging from 4/0 down to 44 AWG. These high-performance cable products serve key markets including industrial, multimedia, data-com, medical, military, and alternative energy.

Leadership & Core Responsibilities

Strategic Process Improvement & Efficiency

• Extrusion & Cabling Optimization: Identify highest impact opportunities to improve overall extrusion and cabling process utilization and efficiencies, driving improvements to completion with validated financial impact.
• Quality & Waste Reduction: Identify high-impact opportunities to enhance product quality and reduce raw material process losses, driving projects through to completion.
• Production Improvement: Prioritize and implement optimized production objectives to deliver cost savings, enhance safety, and support new product introduction on schedule in a team environment.

Technical Execution & Collaboration

• Cross-Functional Engineering: Work directly with design engineering and suppliers to develop innovative engineered process solutions, ensuring alignment between machine capability, materials, and customer requirements.
• Lean Manufacturing Leadership: Serve as a contributing thought leader in implementing Lean Manufacturing techniques to streamline production and maximize efficiencies.
• Technology & Equipment Innovation: Partner with project engineers and suppliers to identify new technologies, select/design tooling and fixtures, or modify equipment to increase productivity, supported by documented ROI analysis and capital requests.
• NPD & Process Validation: Support development engineering in new product development by assessing process capabilities, writing and performing process validations, and creating operator training procedures/SOPs.

Position Requirements

Education & Technical Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Chemical, or Material Science) with a 3.0+ GPA preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years of progressive engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, specifically with bulk cable and/or cable assembly.
• Industry Domain: Comprehensive knowledge of bulk cable and cable assembly design, materials, components, processes, electrical/mechanical testing, and regulatory approvals.

Certifications & Competencies

• Certifications: Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or PE certifications preferred.
• Systems Proficiency: Working knowledge of Google Enterprise, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, ADP, Visual ERP, and Access database navigation.
• Core Competencies: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, cross-functional collaboration, ROI analysis, and Lean Manufacturing implementation.

Compensation, Benefits & Legal

Total Rewards & Compensation

• Base Salary Range: $90,000 – $110,000 per year, contingent upon experience, education, skills, and qualifications.
• Incentive Compensation: Position is eligible for additional incentive compensation.
• Benefits & Perks: Employees receive a comprehensive benefits package featuring health coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and career development resources.

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.

Aptiv complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Aptiv expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Location(s)

349 Lake Road, Dayville , Connecticut 06241 , United States

Workplace Type

On-site

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