MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING MANAGER
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Job Objective: The Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the engineering department in supporting production activities for complex wiring harnesses and electromechanical assemblies. This role drives process improvements, ensures high-quality standards (AS9100), reduces costs, and supports on-time delivery for aerospace/defense customers.
Reports To:
President
Job Duties:
- Provide functional management, technical direction, and mentorship to manufacturing engineers.
- Ensure all harness manufacturing processes comply with AS9100, IPC-A-620, J-STD-001, and NASA-STD-8739 standards.
- Develop, maintain, and optimize detailed work instructions, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and routings for assembly, crimping, and soldering operations.
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI), translate customer drawings/schematics into production-ready instructions, and troubleshoot assembly issues on the floor.
- Lead Lean manufacturing initiatives to increase throughput, reduce waste, and improve quality.
- Manage the utilization of automated harness testers (e.g., CIRRIS, CABLE-EYE) and production tools.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering within the aerospace/defense cable harness industry, including 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
- In-depth knowledge of IPC-A-620 and J-STD-001 standards, wire harness assembly, crimping, and soldering techniques.
- Strong Communication and organizational skills
- Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma methodologies.
Interested candidates should submit introduction letter and resume to jcolella@ne-electronics.com.