RF Process Engineer - Lean Manufacturing & Innovation

Aptiv; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; 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 focus on process development, improvements, and fixture/tooling designs. You will support manufacturing capabilities and collaborate across the organization to enable on-time execution of NPI projects.

Responsibilities include driving process improvements, managing equipment issues, and developing manufacturability input while working with operations, quality, and materials to optimize cost, quality, and throughput.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or 3+ years direct RF coax connector and cable assembly manufacturing experience.
• Working knowledge of RF/Microwave connector and cable industry standards (RoHS, UL, etc.) a plus

Responsibilities

• Define and propose improved processes to enhance product quality, throughput and productivity.
• Support QA, operations, and Material Review Board to resolve issues via root cause analysis and corrective actions on assembly processes.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment issues or coordinate external services for repair and replacement.
• Review, evaluate and implement process-related tooling and equipment; train production teams and document procedures.
• Develop standardized routines and innovative manufacturing techniques to maximize production rates and minimize costs.
• Monitor key metrics, measure throughput, conduct time studies, and ensure peak output quality via continuous improvement.
• Provide manufacturability input (DFA/DFM) on new designs and NBOs for on-time NPI execution.
• Develop and document manufacturing processes and procedures; guide assembly and test processes.

Skills

Design for Manufacture

Design for Assembly

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

RF coax connector and cable manufacturing experience

Tools

SolidWorks

ERP systems

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Job description

Aptiv Interconnect is seeking a Process Engineer to focus on process development, improvements, and fixture/tooling designs. You will support manufacturing capabilities and collaborate across the organization to enable on-time execution of NPI projects.

Responsibilities include driving process improvements, managing equipment issues, and developing manufacturability input while working with operations, quality, and materials to optimize cost, quality, and throughput.