Lean Practitioner

About the role

At Aptiv Interconnect, we inspire the world’s most innovative teams by doing the right thing, the right way. We are seeking a results-driven Lean Practitioner to recommend and implement key projects that enhance efficiency, accuracy, quality, and overall safety. In this role, you will bridge engineering and manufacturing by leading Kaizen events, analyzing data, building fixtures, and optimizing production lines. Collaborating cross-functionally, you will embed Lean Six Sigma methodologies to solve operational bottlenecks and drive sustained operational excellence.

Location: San Marcos, CA (On-site)
Department: Quality
Reports To: Quality Manager
Job Type: Full-Time

Responsibilities

• Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization
  • Kaizen & Rapid Improvement: Lead Kaizen events and rapid improvement workshops to resolve immediate operational bottlenecks and eliminate waste across manufacturing operations.
  • Process Mapping & Line Adjustments: Map future-state processes, build fixtures, and adjust production lines to optimize workflow efficiency and cycle times.
  • Auditing & Sustainability: Regularly audit operational standards, establish work instructions, and ensure long-term process sustainability.
• Project Management & Strategic Ownership
  • Project Execution & ROI: Develop detailed project timelines, track metrics, and generate ROI projections to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
  • KPI & Data Analytics: Define, track, and analyze critical operational metrics—including OEE, cycle times, and scrap rates—to validate effectiveness and drive continuous improvements.
  • Risk & Root Cause Analysis: Guide root cause analysis efforts and design tooling/fixture solutions to mitigate risks associated with operational inefficiencies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Culture
  • Stakeholder Alignment: Coordinate cross-functional stakeholder meetings across departments to align engineering and manufacturing goals.
  • Mentorship & Training: Train and mentor staff in Lean methodologies, 5S, and Six Sigma tools to actively cultivate a continuous improvement culture.