Process Engineer

We always do the right thing, the right way.Job Title: Process EngineerSummary:

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: 90,000 – 100,000 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.