Avionics Shop Manager

About The Role:

As a Manager of the Avionics Build you will have a unique opportunity to build and lead a cross-functional team of individuals that develop wire harnessing and integrated electro-mechanical assemblies.

You will be responsible for standing up and optimizing end-to-end avionics harnessing and electro-mechanical assembly capabilities that ensure high-speed, high-reliability, manufacturing with a commitment to cost reduction, novel process definition, and rapid iteration.

Responsibilities:

• 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 new heights of 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. Actively measure team’s 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 harnessesor electronic assemblies
• Strong technical background in electronics or harness design, build, or test

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience standing up a manufacturing shop/capability from scratch (highly desired)
• Competence with electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.)
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with a focus on execution
• Proven ability to collaborate across departments in a fast-paced environment
• Strong computer and analytical skills including proficiency in spreadsheets, databases, shop floor management software (ERP/MRP/MES) or related programs and dashboards