Production- Industrial Engineering

Job Title: Industrial Engineer
Location: Garden Grove, CA USA
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Engineering Manager
Job Type: Full-Time
We are seeking an Industrial Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes, improve operational efficiency, and drive continuous improvement across cable and wire harness assembly operations.
This hands-on, cross-functional role analyzes production workflows, develops and implements process improvements, and helps deliver high-quality interconnect solutions to aerospace, defense, space, and industrial markets. You will partner with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to reduce waste and establish best-in-class manufacturing standards.
Manufacturing Process Optimization

Analyze and optimize production workflows, assembly line layouts, and manufacturing cell configurations to maximize throughput and minimize waste.
Develop, document, and maintain standardized work instructions, process flows, cycle-time studies, labor routings, tooling specifications, and assembly guides for cable and wire harness operations.
Conduct time and motion studies, capacity analyses, value stream mapping, and line balancing to identify bottlenecks and drive measurable efficiency improvements.
Monitor and analyze key production metrics, including overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), scrap, rework, and labor efficiency, and develop action plans to address performance gaps.
Identify and implement ergonomic improvements and workplace-organization initiatives that promote safety, quality, and productivity.
Lead and support Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with Operations and Quality.
Partner with Engineering and Quality to ensure manufacturing processes are producible, cost-effective, and compliant with AS9100, IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD-001, and customer-specific requirements.
Support new product introductions (NPI) by developing manufacturing plans, tooling requirements, and assembly strategies from concept through full-scale production.
Collaborate with Supply Chain and Production Planning to support capacity planning, scheduling, and material-flow optimization.
comply with all company policies and procedures; Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field required.
Experience: 3+ years of industrial engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in aerospace, defense, or interconnect/cable assembly.
Solid understanding of cable and wire harness assembly processes, including crimping, soldering, termination, and routing. Experience reading engineering drawings, assembly instructions, and Technical Data Packages (TDPs).
Demonstrated experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies, including time and motion studies, value stream mapping, capacity analysis, and line balancing.
Experience developing and maintaining work instructions, process flows, routings, tooling specifications, and assembly guides.
Preferred: Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD-001, AS9100, or similar quality and workmanship standards. Bilingual English/Spanish is a strong plus.
Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; Systems may include ADP, Syspro, QMS, CAD software (SolidWorks and AutoCAD), SmartView, Salesforce, Planful, and Awardco.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable improvements. Compensation, Benefits & Legal:
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.