Wire Harness Manager

Expertise and Functions

• Aid in Business Development for WEPG:
• Assist in developing a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction
• Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs
• Promote KIHOMAC’s products/services addressing or predicting clients’ objectives
• Keep records of sales, revenue, invoices etc.
• Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers, suppliers, and vendors
• Provide input to responses to opportunities, solicitations, RFIs, RFPs, White Papers, etc.
• Create business strategies and propose implementation methods
• Aid in creation and execution of business plans, budgets, and schedules
• Manage, foster, and grow relationships with shareholders
• Ensure team members comply with company and legal requirements
• Provide support to either Program/Project Manager or 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 by leadership, report status and results
• Manage multiple teams and perform in a Subject Matter Expert and/or Quality inspector capacity
• Perform In-Process and Final Quality inspections
• Follow engineering guidance, technical orders, and drawings
• Make recommendations for improvements to enhance concept, quality, manufacturability, and maintainability
• Manage, perform, and oversee moderately complex assembly/test functions utilizing mechanical skills, hand and power tools, test equipment, and inspection measurement equipment
• Perform and inspect wire terminations and wire harness and electronic component assembly
• Assemble, test, solder, and inspect as required per customer and/or industry standards
• Perform electrical checkout of manufactured wire harnesses and electronic components
• Create, document, and maintain records identifying compliance with assigned tasks and requirements
• Establish, organize, and maintain detailed inventory of government, customer and KIHOMAC property.
• Build/assemble units for production according to designs, specifications, and work instructions
• Modify equipment by adding, removing, or altering components as 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
• Attend meetings, report/brief status updates and results as required
• Provide leadership and management direction to assigned employees to ensure quality performance in support of Government programs
• Communicate with Government leads to ensure contractual needs and concerns are addressed
• Execute personnel-related activities to include:
• Create realistic and accurate job descriptions
• Direct employee workload to ensure productivity and performance against job description
• Engage to manage positive employee relations and workplace atmosphere; work to resolve any personnel issues
• Conduct ongoing feedback – both informal and semiannual feedback, counseling if necessary
• Advise management as to which employees deserve recognition including but not limited to raises, promotions and awards
• Manage accuracy of employee timecards
• Ensure employees receive and perform any required training for 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
• Oversee employee training for both position and company needs
• Coordinate with Director and/or VP on corporate matters
• Maintain high ethical/professional standards of performance, demeanor, and judgment always
• Observes all safety rules and maintains a clean and foreign object damage (FOD) free work area
• Mentor and provide safe work environment for employees
• 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 management and maintenance of a manufacturing environment in accordance with company procedures and AS9100 requirements
• Provide support 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
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Training: 

• Associates’s Degree in technical, business, or related field required
• Bachelor’s degree in a management or technical/scientific discipline preferred
• 5-years of direct experience, in addition to required experience below, can be used as an education equivalency for a Associates’s degree
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC J-STD-001 Certification desired
  
  

Experience:

• U.S. military aircraft maintenance and wiring experience highly desired
• Maintain high ethical/professional standards of performance, demeanor, and judgment always
• Discipline in wire harness maintenance/build-up and soldering practices required
• Advanced understanding of electrical circuits required
• Experience with Leadership/Management of a team and/or manufacturing environment required
• Interpretation of manufacturing drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams required
• Familiarity with industry regulations and quality standards
• Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office and relational databases and software (e.g. ERP)
• Ability to use various hand tools, soldering equipment, and machinery required
• Wire termination experience using DMC Tools “Daniels Kit” style tools required
• Strong understanding of identifying, troubleshooting, and repairing malfunctions required
• Knowledge of cable assembly procedures required
• Ability to identify/assign priorities based on time constraints and resources available required
• 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:

• 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 machines
• 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