Director of Wire Harness and Electronics Manufacturing

Expertise and Functions

Director Related Duties:

• Conduct Business Development for WEPG:
• Develop a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction
• Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs
• Arrange business meetings with prospective clients/customers
• Promote KIHOMAC’s products/services addressing or predicting clients’ objectives
• Prepare proposal responses ensuring adherence to law-established rules and guidelines
• Keep records of sales, revenue, invoices etc.
• Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers, suppliers, and vendors
• Develop team members into valuable multi-faceted, multi-skilled individuals
• Seek out and respond to opportunities, solicitations, RFIs, RFPs, White Papers, etc.
• Create business strategies and propose implementation methods
• Prepare business plans, budgets, and schedules
• Ensure managers and team members comply with company and legal requirements
• Manage, foster, and grow relationships with shareholders
• Learn and manage top-level programs or multiple smaller programs
• Develop and implement plans and objectives for the department in an effective and innovative fashion
• Oversee Wire Harness and Electronics overall performance
• Maintain compliance with external regulations and internal policies
• Assess and report progress in meeting department objectives
• See to department staffing needs (e.g. interviewing, hiring, training, annual evaluations, etc.)
• Participate in budget development and monitoring of expenses
• Oversee events and conferences as needed
• Generate necessary reports for the leadership team; read subordinates' reports

• Responsible to execute personnel-related activities including but not limited to:

• Conduct performance reviews
• Create realistic and accurate job descriptions for your team
• Direct employee workload to ensure productivity and performance against job description
• Engage to manage positive employee relations and workplace atmosphere, understanding conflicts with teams and providing solutions
• Conduct ongoing feedback – both informal and formal, counseling for improvement if necessary
• Provide recommendations to employee recognition, raises, incentives, promotions, and awards
• Manage accuracy of employee timecards
• Oversee employee training for both position and company needs
• Guide employees to ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies/processes
• Serve as link between upper management and employees; disseminate company information as appropriate – goals/changes/updates/news
• Coordinate with fellow Director’s and/or VP’s on corporate matters
• Identify/assign priorities based on time constraints and resources available required
• Meet deliverable deadlines, complete CDRLS, and provide responses in a timely fashion
• Provide support to Program/Project Managers and Engineering personnel in the areas of project scheduling, data gathering/analyses, database manipulation or population, preparation of technical/project reports or briefings, test plans and reports, and associated documentation, test, or validation/verification assistance
• Manage/oversee/perform test or project events as assigned and report status/results
• Manage multiple teams, lead, and assist with On-Aircraft modifications/installations as required
• Make recommendations for improvements to enhance concept, installation, and maintainability
• Perform In-Process and Final Quality inspections
• Produce and inspect assemblies that conform to customer product specifications
• Assemble, tests, and/or solders as required per customer and/or industry standards
• Document records identifying compliance with assigned tasks
• Establish, organize & maintain detailed inventory of gov’t, customer and KIHOMAC property
• Build/assemble units for production according to designs, specifications, and work instructions
• Modify equipment by adding, removing, or altering components per predetermined processes
• Develop, update, maintain work instructions, work control documents, and training records
• Develop/Administer Training on ESD, Soldering, General Wiring Procedures, Harness manufacturing
• Research/document materials/work-center requirements for bid proposals
• Maintain accountability and serviceability of all KIHOMAC materials, tools, and test equipment within area of responsibility
• Ensure proper tools are sourced and used per customer/MFG requirements
• Communicate with Government leads to ensure contractual needs and concerns are addressed
• Attend meetings and updates status as required
• Maintain high ethical/professional standards of performance, demeanor, and judgment always
• Other manager/director duties as assigned

Program Manager Duties:

• Learn and manage top-level programs or multiple smaller programs with assistance
• Learn to develop and implement program plans, budgeting positions, schedules, and execution strategy
• Perform specific, routine program or technical tasks within defined scope of management responsibility
• Perform program/technical management for assigned system(s)
• Gain competency in the acquisition process; learn to interpret and apply acquisition policy
• Apply and correlate knowledge across disciplines (engineering, logistics, financial management, contracting, and configuration management) to achieve program execution in accordance with assigned cost, schedule, and performance requirements
• Logically and systematically convert customer or product/technical requirements into solutions that recognize technical, schedule, and cost constraints; identify associated risks and manage mitigation plans
• Provide higher management with status and decision information on program issues
• Ensure contractual needs/concerns are addressed
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of all reports/deliverables
• Participate in company program reviews
• Communicate cost, schedule, and performance with management
• Provide necessary solutions, with assistance
• Other Program Management duties as assigned

Frequent and extended duration travel may be required

Education/Training (both required and desired): 

• Bachelor’s Degree in technical, business, or related field required.
• 10-years of direct experience, in addition to required experience below, can be used as an education equivalency for a bachelor’s degree.
  
  

Experience:

• U.S. military aircraft maintenance and wiring experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Impeccable negotiation and problem-solving skills required
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and rapport building required
• 5+ years Program Management or associated experience with Government or Industry required
• Discipline in wire harness maintenance/build-up and soldering practices required
• Experience with Leadership/Mgmt. of a team and/or manufacturing environment required
• Interpretation of manufacturing drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams required
• Strong working knowledge of performance and operations management
• Familiarity with industry regulations and quality standards
• Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office and relational databases and software (e.g. ERP)
• Outstanding leadership and organizational skills
• Ability to use various hand tools, soldering equipment, and machinery required
• Wire termination experience using DMC Tools “Daniels Kit” style tools required
• Able to work cross functionally in other areas as needed
• Familiarity with USAF TO 1-1A-14 (AKA NAVAIR 01-1A-505-1 or TM 1-1500-323-21-1) required
• Basic knowledge or understanding of IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC J-STD-001 required

Security:

• Must be a US citizen.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent and extended duration travel may be required
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking, able to bend, stretch, work with hands, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery
• Must be able to visually inspect equipment
• Must be able to wear required safety equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, and respirator as needed
• Must be able to regularly lift and carry up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources