Process Engineer

Ulti-Mate Connector, Inc.; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with company match

Career development resources

Job summary

Aptiv Interconnect in Santa Rosa (CA) seeks a Process Engineer to advance process development, improvements, and tooling design for RF coax connector and cable assembly products. You will support manufacturing capabilities and collaborate across the RFM organization to ensure on-time execution of NPI projects.

The role emphasizes DFMA input, standardization of processes, and hands-on training for production teams, with a strong focus on quality, cost, and throughput improvements.

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 RF/Microwave connector and cable industry specs and compliance (RoHS, UL, etc.) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and propose improved processes to enhance product quality, throughput, reduce costs, and maximize productivity.
• Support QA, operations, and MRB to resolve issues via root cause analysis and corrective actions on the assembly process.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment issues through technical expertise or coordinating external services for repair/replacement.
• Review, evaluate and implement process-related tooling and equipment; lead rollout to production with training and documentation.
• Develop standardized routines, adaptive workflows, and innovative manufacturing techniques to maximize production rates and minimize costs.
• Monitor key metrics, measure throughput, perform time studies, and ensure 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.
• Collaborate with Ops, QA, and Materials to resolve manufacturability issues for on-time execution of new/existing products.
• Plan manufacturing capabilities with Ops to support NPI on-time delivery to performance, quality, and cost targets.
• Provide tooling/fixture and process design input to ensure manufacturability of cable, cable assembly, and connector lines.
• Utilize ERP, Salesforce, KissFlow, QT9, and other system tools.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Root cause analysis

Lean Manufacturing

ERP systems

RF test equipment

DFM/DFMA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

RF test equipment

Job description

We always do the right thing, the right way.

Job Title: Process Engineer

Summary:

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.

Leadership & Core Responsibilities:

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

Compensation, Benefits & Legal:

Total Rewards & Compensation

• Base Salary Range: 120,000 - 130,000 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.

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.

In addition to federal law requirements, 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.

Workplace Type

On-site