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Avionics Shop Manager

Los AngelesOn-siteFull-time

AI Summary

Manages and leads a cross-functional avionics harnessing and electro-mechanical assembly manufacturing team, building flight and development harnessing and integrated components for aircraft integration.

About this role

Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today. By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield. We work with the Department of War to provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage.

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

    • Basic Qualifications

  • 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

    • Skills

    Data DashboardsElectrical Test EquipmentElectro-mechanical AssemblyEnvironmental TestingERP/MRP/MES SystemsIPC-A-610IPC/WHMA-A-620MultimetersNASA-STD-8739OscilloscopesPower SuppliesShop Floor Management SoftwareWire Harness Design

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