Build a team that delivers the flight and development harnessing, and electrical subassembly/component built and tested ready for aircraft integration
Ownership of avionics development test assets including environmental testing
Harness component innovation, design, and qualification
Manage a team of supervisors, technicians, and engineers that represent avionics harness and electro-mechanical assembly manufacturing in a development environment
Develop and/or source new tools and capital equipment to drive harness manufacturing performance
Evangelize and drive design for manufacturing best practices and design for test with design engineers and test engineers
Lead the overall manufacturing development strategy for the areas under ownership for key metrics: quality, delivery, and cost, and measure team performance against these metrics
Requirements
Experience with avionics or aerospace manufacturing standards (e.g., IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, NASA-STD-8739)
3+ years of experience in a production leadership role in aerospace, electronics, or a high-reliability manufacturing environment
Direct experience managing or supporting teams building wire harnesses or electronic assemblies
Strong technical background in electronics or harness design, build, or test
Experience standing up a manufacturing shop/capability from scratch (preferred)
Competence with electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.) (preferred)
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience (preferred)
Strong computer and analytical skills including proficiency in spreadsheets, databases, shop floor management software (ERP/MRP/MES) or related programs and dashboards (preferred)
Must be a U.S. person or eligible for deemed export licensing (access to export-controlled information)
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