Process Engineer

Aptiv; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Career development resources

Job summary

Aptiv Interconnect is seeking a Process Engineer to drive process development, improvements, and tooling design for RF coax assembly and cable products in our Peabody, MA facility. You will partner with QA, operations, and MBR to optimize manufacturability and performance.

Responsibilities include DFA/DFM input on new designs, documentation of processes, and collaboration across functions to ensure on-time NPI execution with cost and quality targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or 3+ years RF coax/cable assembly experience.
• Knowledge of RF/Microwave specs, RoHS, UL, Plenum compliance.
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge and ERP familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Define and propose improved processes to enhance product quality and throughput.
• Collaborate with QA, operations, and MRB to resolve issues using root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment issues or coordinate external repair services.
• Review, evaluate and implement process-related tooling and equipment and train production teams.
• Develop standardized routines and adaptive workflows to maximize production rates and reduce costs.
• Monitor assembly processes, measure throughput, and ensure peak output quality via CI.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Root Cause Analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Collaboration

Problem Solving

DFA/DFM input

ERP systems

SolidWorks knowledge

RF/microwave test equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent RF/coax experience

Tools

SolidWorks

ERP systems

Salesforce

KissFlow

QT9

Job description

At Aptiv Interconnect, we inspire the world’s most innovative teams by doing the right thing, the right way. We are seeking a Process Engineer to focus on process development, process improvements, and tooling/fixture designs. You will support our manufacturing capabilities and collaborate across Winchester’s RFM organization.

Position Requirements:

• Continuous Improvement: Define and propose improved processes to improve product quality, throughput, reduce operational costs and maximize productivity.
• Collaborative Problem Solving: Support QA, operations, and Material Review Board to resolve issues in a timely manner for existing and new products and processes by performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions on the assembly process
• Equipment Management: Diagnose and resolve equipment issues through technical expertise or by coordinating external services for repair and replacement.
• Innovation & Tooling: Review, evaluate and implement process-related tooling and equipment; lead the rollout to production teams through hands‑on training and documentation
• Process Optimization & Innovation: Develop and implement standardized routines, adaptive workflows, and innovative manufacturing techniques to maximize production rates and minimize costs.
• Performance & Quality Management: Take primary responsibility for assembly processes by monitoring key metrics, measuring throughput, performing time studies, and ensuring peak output quality through continuous improvement.
• Provide manufacturability input (DFA, DFM) on new product designs and NBOs for on-time execution of NPI projects to performance, cost, and quality expectations
• Develop and document manufacturing processes and procedures
• Guide assembly and test processes
• You will work closely with operations, quality, and materials to positively impact the business by helping to resolve manufacturability issues to support accurate, on-time execution of new and existing products to our customers.
• In conjunction with the Ops team, assess and plan for manufacturing capabilities to support on-time execution of NPI projects to performance, quality, and cost expectations
• Provide tooling/fixture and process design input to ensure manufacturability, performance, quality, and cost expectations of cable, cable assembly, and connector product lines
• Utilization of ERP, Salesforce, KissFlow, QT9, and other system tools

Education & Technical Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or minimum 3 years directly related RF coax connector and cable assembly and manufacturing experience.
• Industry Domain: Working knowledge of specifications, regulations, and compliance requirements as they pertain to RF/Microwave connector and cable industry (i.e. military specifications, RoHS, UL, Plenum, etc.) a plus

Certifications & Competencies:

• DFM (Design for Manufacture) & DFA (Design for Assembly) - Proven ability to follow designs from release through manufacture
• Excellent electrical mechanical assembly skills
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks CAD platform
• Knowledge and experience in Lean Manufacturing
• Understanding of ERP systems
• Experience operating RF/Microwave test equipment such as Network Analyzers, HiPot Testers, etc. a plus

Total Rewards & Compensation

• Base Salary Range: 90,000 – 100,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.
• Incentive Compensation: AIP target 5%.
• Benefits & Perks: Employees receive a comprehensive benefits package featuring health coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and career development resources.