Senior Cable Harness Assembler - Lead for High-Density Cabling

Aptiv; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Career development resources

Referral bonus

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Aptiv Interconnect in Garden Grove, CA is seeking a Senior Cable Harness Assembler to lead complex harness builds from customer specs. You will train technicians, connect with Engineering and Quality, and drive high-precision assembly on the production floor.

The role requires hands-on expertise in complex harness assembly, soldering, and interpretation of detailed drawings, with opportunities to mentor others and support defense programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of complex cable harness assembly experience in aerospace/defense/medical manufacturing preferred.
• Strong ability to interpret complex drawings, schematics, and blueprints; soldering background essential; potting/molding a plus.
• U.S. Person due to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform major cable harness assembly functions across the complete lifecycle.
• Mentor Level 1–3 technicians on print reading and build execution.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Quality to drive zero‑defect manufacturing.
• Maintain 5S, ESD, and safety compliant work cells.

Skills

Cable harness assembly

Soldering

Blueprint interpretation

Leadership / mentorship

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2+ years in aerospace/defense/medical harness assembly (preferred)

Tools

IPC/WHMA-A-620

IPC-A-610

J-STD-001 certification

Job description

Aptiv Interconnect in Garden Grove, CA is seeking a Senior Cable Harness Assembler to lead complex harness builds from customer specs. You will train technicians, connect with Engineering and Quality, and drive high-precision assembly on the production floor.

The role requires hands-on expertise in complex harness assembly, soldering, and interpretation of detailed drawings, with opportunities to mentor others and support defense programs.