General Manager

October 1, 2026

We always do the right thing, the right way.

Job Title: General Manager

Summary:

At Aptiv Interconnect, we inspire the world's most innovative teams by doing the right thing, the right way. We are seeking an entrepreneurial, growth-minded General Manager to build out our Hermetics division, drive profitable business unit growth, and lead a high-performing team dedicated to delivering exceptional quality and customer service.

In this role, you will shape the division's strategic direction by building and inspiring high-performing, cross-functional teams aligned with Aptiv's growth targets. By fostering a culture centered on collaboration, quality, and customer excellence, your leadership will directly expand our market presence and sustain long-term business success.

Leadership & Core Responsibilities:

Strategic Ownership

Drive long-term business strategy by translating high-level organizational goals into clear departmental roadmaps, ensuring sustainable revenue and profitable growth.
Lead cross-functional key initiatives from concept to execution, delivering major operational improvements that boost overall profit margins and business scalability.
Optimize resource allocation across key operational units, prioritizing high-yield projects to maximize return on investment and mitigate financial risk.
Identify and capture new business opportunities through strategic market analysis and strategic partnerships, driving multi-year revenue expansion.
Cultivate an ethical, high-accountability culture anchored in core compliance and integrity, ensuring all business objectives are achieved without sacrificing standards or operational quality.

Team Leadership & Communication

Team Development: Strengthen and build department resources with growth strategies in mind, aligning personnel and utilizing cross-training to achieve results.

Establish consistent operational communication rhythms—including weekly standard 1:1s, monthly performance syncs, and quarterly reviews—to make individual expectations and overall performance metrics clear across all tiers.

Cascade annual corporate goals into actionable departmental KPIs — ensuring every level of the organization directly supports the company's overarching strategic plan.

Position Requirements:

Education & Technical Qualifications

Education:Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or Finance
Experience: 5-8 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience
Industry Domain: Interconnect Industry
Regulatory Compliance: US Citizenship

Certifications & Competencies:

Certifications: Familiarity with ISO & AS9100, NADCAP, ITAR, CMMC, Lean Six Sigma.
Systems Proficiency: Google Enterprise, Infor / Visual ERP, ADP Lyric
Core Competencies: Experience with ISO & AS9100 standards, Quality Management Systems (QMS), NADCAP, ITAR, CMMC, lean or six sigma practices

Compensation, Benefits & Legal:

Total Rewards & Compensation

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.

Compensation: N/A

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