Senior Electronics Manufacturing Engineer – Harnessing and Electronics

Senior Electronics Manufacturing Engineer – Harnessing and Electronics

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering, with a focus on cable harnessing and electronics assembly
• Deep understanding of materials used in harness and PCBA manufacturing, including wire types, connectors, epoxies, PCB design considerations, electrical components, board conformal coating materials and application methods, and soldering techniques for various applications
• Worked in an R&D environment bringing a product from concept to production
• Experience successfully tackling multiple high-priority tasks
• Aerospace or defense industry experience is strongly preferred
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., 3DX Systems, Catia v5) and harness design tools
• Familiarity with industry standards such as IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, SAE AS 50881 and AS9100
• Experience with process validation tools such as PFMEA, SPC, and Control Plans

Responsibilities

• Design, optimize, and validate cable harness manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards (e.g., IPC/WHMA-A-620)
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to ensure manufacturability of cable harness assemblies
• Develop detailed work instructions, tooling, harnessing form boards and testers, process flow diagrams, and quality control plans for cable harness assembly
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions to meet quality and delivery targets
• Work with harnessing suppliers to resolve build and timeline issues and ensure the product meets safety and quality standards
• Provide engineering support for the assembly and testing of PCBAs, batteries, and related electronic components
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve technical challenges and improve component reliability
• Contribute to the design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and design-for-testability (DFT) initiatives for electronic assemblies
• Implement Lean Manufacturing principles to improve process efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance productivity
• Conduct time studies, capacity analysis, and root cause analysis to support continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead efforts to implement advanced manufacturing technologies and automation solutions
• Ensure all manufacturing processes comply with relevant aerospace and industry standards
• Maintain detailed documentation, including engineering change orders (ECOs), work instructions, and process validation reports
• Support audits and certifications related to AS9100, ISO9001, and other quality systems
• Partner with design, quality, and supply chain teams to address production challenges and ensure seamless transitions from prototype to full-scale production
• Train and mentor production staff and junior engineers on best practices and technical skills with regards to cable harnessing and electronics

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related discipline, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering etc
• IPC-620 certification
• Interested in working in the eVTOL industry
• Knowledge of Part 103 requirements
• Basic programming or scripting skills for automation and testing equipment is a plus