Quality Engineer

Aptiv; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401k

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Aptiv Interconnect in San Marcos, CA, seeks a Quality Engineer to uphold quality systems for high‑performance cables in severe environments. You’ll collaborate with engineering, operations, and finance to hit productivity, quality, cost and revenue targets.

Key duties include QMS administration, corrective action (Six Sigma/DFM/DF A/FMEA/Lean), audits, supplier quality, NPI support, RMA processing, and quality cost estimation. 3–5 years in design/manufacturing quality is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of quality experience in a design/manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of customer, industry, export regulations and regulatory standards.
• Experience with quality tools and root cause analysis is preferred.

Responsibilities

• QMS administration and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Corrective action and process improvement using Six Sigma, FMEA, and Lean.
• Develop and monitor quality metrics across the organization.
• Prepare for audits and support supplier qualification and FAI.
• Support NPI, RMA processing, CAR resolution, and failure analysis.

Skills

Analytical thinker

Problem solving

Customer alignment

Core values commitment

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Spreadsheets

G-Suite

Job description

We always do the right thing, the right way.

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Job ID: US000723-6395

Department: Quality

Reports To: Quality Manager

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation : $85,000 - $105,000 (DOE) per year + Incentive Compensation

Summary:

At Aptiv Interconnect, we inspire the world’s most innovative teams by doing the right thing, the right way. We are seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented Quality Engineer to ensure quality systems and processes are aligned to support our growth and strategic improvement targets.

Operating out of our San Marcos division, this role partners closely with engineering, operations, business development, and finance to achieve productivity, quality, cost, and revenue targets. You will play a vital role in upholding our commitment to technical capability, customer service, and product reliability for custom-engineered, high-performance cables designed for severe environments.

Leadership & Core Responsibilities

Quality Management System & Continuous Improvement

• QMS Administration: Propose and administer best practices across the entire organization to support an effective corrective action process and maintain quality systems.
• Corrective Action & Process Improvement: Maintain a robust corrective action process incorporating Six Sigma, Design for Manufacture (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Lean manufacturing principles across all functions.
• Performance Metrics: Assist in developing and monitoring business process performance metrics to drive enterprise-wide quality initiatives and continuous improvement.

Audit Execution & Compliance

• Quality Plans & Auditing: Assess customer, industry, and regulatory requirements to develop tailored quality plans and execute comprehensive audit plans ensuring total compliance.
• Audit Representation: Prepare for and represent the product group during customer, supplier quality, ISO, and related regulatory or export compliance audits.
• Supply Chain Quality: Support supplier qualification programs, First Article Inspections (FAI), and audits in conjunction with operations and supply chain management.

Customer Satisfaction & Technical Support

• Customer Collaboration: Drive a customer-centric total quality culture by supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) projects, RMA processing, CAR resolution, and failure analysis.
• Technical Estimates: Assist sales and business development teams by reviewing customer quality requirements and providing accurate quality cost estimates.

Position Requirements

Education & Technical Qualifications

• Experience: 3–5 years of quality experience in a design and manufacturing environment.
• Industry Domain: Demonstrated technical ability to perform root cause analysis, interpret engineering drawings, and measure components and assemblies specified to tight tolerances.
• Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of customer, industry, export regulations, and regulatory standards across manufacturing operations.

Certifications & Competencies

• Systems Proficiency: Experience using ERP/MRP systems, compiling databases, using spreadsheets, and knowledge of G-Suite.
• Core Competencies: Analytical thinker, strong problem-solving skills, customer alignment, and commitment to core values.

Compensation, Benefits & Legal

Total Rewards & Compensation

• Base Salary Range: $85,000 - $105,000 (DOE) per year, based on experience and qualifications.
• Incentive Compensation: AIP target 5%
• Benefits & Perks: Comprehensive healthcare coverage, 401k, paid time off, and continuous professional development opportunities. Learn more at Winchester Interconnect Careers .

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

Winchester Interconnect 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)

Workplace Type

On-site