Senior Manufacturing & Process Engineer, Aerospace/Defense

Ulti-Mate Connector, Inc.; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptiv Interconnect is seeking a Senior Manufacturing & Process Engineer to bridge engineering operations with client stakeholders. You will optimize high-mix, low-volume aerospace and defense processes to improve efficiency, quality, and cost.

Lead customer discussions, ensure compliance with MIL-DTL/IPC and AS9100, and mentor junior engineers. Responsibilities include documenting processes, validating procedures, and supporting quotes with data-driven process recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive process/manufacturing engineering experience in high-precision or regulated environments (aerospace/space preferred).
• Experience with MIL-DTL, IPC/WHMA-A-620, AS9100, ISO9001.
• U.S. Person (Citizen or Permanent Resident) due to ITAR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assess and optimize production processes to reduce cycle times and waste.
• Lead complex troubleshooting using root cause analysis (5-Why, Fishbone, 8D, CAPA).
• Create and maintain SOPs, Work Instructions, Process Specifications, and Control Plans.
• Lead PFMEA activities to identify and mitigate risks.
• Ensure processes and documentation comply with MIL-DTL, IPC/WHMA-A-620, AS9100, and customer requirements.
• Serve as SME during customer meetings and design reviews.
• Mentor engineers and support engineering quotes with process input.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Technical writing

Customer-facing communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Syspro ERP

Google Workspace

Job description

Aptiv Interconnect is seeking a Senior Manufacturing & Process Engineer to bridge engineering operations with client stakeholders. You will optimize high-mix, low-volume aerospace and defense processes to improve efficiency, quality, and cost.

Lead customer discussions, ensure compliance with MIL-DTL/IPC and AS9100, and mentor junior engineers. Responsibilities include documenting processes, validating procedures, and supporting quotes with data-driven process recommendations.