Manufacturing Engineer
Emerald Technologies
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: San Jose • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $85,000 - $110,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
Assembly
About the role
- Develop, document, and maintain manufacturing processes for MIL-SPEC cable and harness assemblies.
- Define standard work , work instructions, travelers, and process flows aligned to IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class 3 and AS9100D requirements.
- Support first article builds , process validation, and transition from prototype to production.
- Partner with Quality to ensure traceability, configuration control, and audit readiness .
- Collaborate with Engineering and Program Management to ensure build-to-print execution and clear interpretation of drawings, connector tables, and specifications.
- Identify and drive process improvements related to yield, rework reduction, throughput, and quality escapes.
- Support tooling selection and validation (crimp tools, banding tools, fixtures, harness boards, etc.).
- Establish best practices for MIL-SPEC connector assembly (Glenair, D38999, M85049 backshells, strain relief, banding, etc.).
- Provide technical guidance and training support to supervisors, leads, and technicians.
- Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions (NCMRs, escapes, process deviations).
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in aerospace or defense cable & harness manufacturing
- Strong hands-on knowledge of MIL-SPEC connector systems (Glenair, D38999, M85049/88, MIL-C-26482, etc.)
- Working knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 (Class 3) workmanship standards
- Experience working in AS9100 / ISO 9001 regulated environments
- Proficient in interpreting wiring diagrams, harness drawings, and controlled documentation
- Familiarity with crimp tooling standards (DMC MH860, M22520 series, banding tools)
- Comfortable working on the manufacturing floor to support process execution
- Must be a U.S. Person per ITAR requirements.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits
- Growth opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
manufacturing processesprocess validationprocess improvementsroot-cause analysistechnical guidanceMIL-SPEC connector systemsinterpreting wiring diagramscontrolled documentationcrimp tooling standardsquality escapes
Soft skills
collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingleadershiptraining support