Electrical Engineer - EE Systems Manufacturing V/VI

The EE System Manufacturing Engineer V/VI is a senior-level role that bridges electrical design and production. This position owns the manufacturability, testability, and production readiness of Zone 5's electrical systems - including circuit card assemblies, wire harnesses, and avionics subassemblies - and drives quality and yield improvements as programs ramp to rate production. Responsibilities: • Design for Manufacturing & Test: Partner with Electrical Engineering early in design to drive DFM/DFT practices for PCBAs, harnesses, and electrical assemblies. • Production Readiness: Develop work instructions, build processes, and production test procedures to transition designs from prototype to production. • Production Test: Define and implement production and acceptance test equipment and fixtures (functional testers, harness testers, ATE), including test software and data collection. • Quality & Yield: Monitor production metrics, lead root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations, and drive yield improvements. • Nonconformance Management: Disposition nonconforming material and support Material Review Board (MRB) activities. • Supplier Support: Work with contract manufacturers and suppliers on process capability, first article inspections (AS9102), and quality issues. • Change Implementation: Implement engineering change orders on the production floor and ensure configuration control of production builds. • Process Improvement: Apply lean manufacturing principles to reduce cost, cycle time, and rework. • Mentorship: Mentor engineers and technicians in manufacturing engineering and electrical workmanship best practices. Qualifications: • Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field. • Experience: 10+ years of experience in electrical manufacturing or production engineering in aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability industries. • Skills: - Strong working knowledge of IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship standards. - Experience developing production test fixtures and automated test equipment. - Proven experience leading RCCA investigations and closing nonconformances. - Ability to read and interpret schematics, harness drawings, and assembly drawings. - Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities. - U.S. Person status required due to export control regulations. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience ramping avionics or weapon system production to rate. • Lean / Six Sigma certification. • Experience with test automation software (e.g., Python, LabVIEW, TestStand). • Experience with ERP/MES systems and AS9100 / AS6500-aligned production processes. • Active U.S. security clearance or ability to obtain. Level V: $175,000 - $215,000 Level VI: $201,000 - $251,000 Pay range for this role $175,000-$251,000 USD What's in it for you: Benefits: • Competitive total compensation package • Comprehensive benefit package options include medical, dental, vision, life, and more. • 401k with company-match • 3 weeks of paid time off each year • 40 hours of sick time • 12 annual company holidays