Aerospace Wire Harness Manufacturing Lead

Gauss Management Research & Engineering (GMRE Inc.); Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Gauss Management Research & Engineering (GMRE Inc.) is seeking an accomplished Manufacturing Leader to oversee aerospace harness and cable assembly operations. You will translate engineering requirements into repeatable shop processes, mentor staff, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining safety and quality on the floor.

The role reports to the Director of Logistics and Manufacturing, guiding day‑to‑day production through the Production Manager and coordinating with Engineering,

Qualifications

• Advanced practical knowledge of aerospace and defense wire harness and cable assembly manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, wire run lists, bills of material, specifications, and acceptance criteria.
• Demonstrated ability to select and apply wire, cable, contacts, connectors, back shells, shielding, sleeving, labels, splices, and related harness components.
• Demonstrated ability to select, validate, and troubleshoot crimp tooling, applicators, wire‑processing equipment, assembly fixtures, harness boards, and electrical test equipment.
• Working knowledge of IPC/WHMA‑A‑620, AS9100, AS9102, ESD controls, FOD prevention, and applicable military or aerospace specifications.
• Strong production planning, capacity management, data analysis, root‑cause analysis, and corrective‑action skills.
• Strong supervisory, coaching, delegation, conflict‑resolution, and performance‑management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Production.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, make timely decisions, and function effectively in a high‑mix, schedule‑driven environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using ERP/MRP and production planning systems.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance, professional conduct, and flexibility to respond to production needs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority for wire harness and cable assembly manufacturing processes and workmanship practices.
• Review engineering drawings, bills of material, wire lists, schematics, specifications, and work instructions for manufacturability and production readiness.
• Work with Engineering to resolve production questions, clarify released requirements, improve manufacturability, evaluate parts and tooling options, and reduce execution risk without assuming design authority.
• Provide hands‑on technical mentoring and troubleshooting support for crimping, soldering, contact insertion and removal, connector assembly, back shells, shielding, splicing, routing, lacing, sleeving, marking, and electrical testing.
• Evaluate, specify, validate, and implement crimp tools, dies, applicators, wire‑processing equipment, harness boards, fixtures, assembly aids, and test equipment.
• Ensure production tooling is properly identified, qualified, calibrated when required, maintained, and available to support scheduled work.
• Develop, improve, and maintain executable manufacturing processes, work instructions, labor standards, and production documentation for shop‑floor use.
• Lead production readiness, prototype and first‑build execution, process prove‑out, and transition into repeatable production.
• Direct daily manufacturing operations through the Production Manager, including labor allocation, capacity planning, workflow, schedule execution, and issue escalation.
• Coordinate priorities and production risks with Program Management, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, and other supporting functions.
• Establish and monitor performance indicators such as on‑time delivery, schedule attainment, first‑pass yield, labor efficiency, rework, scrap, and safety performance.
• Lead root‑cause analysis and corrective actions for workmanship defects, test failures, tooling problems, process escapes, customer returns, and recurring production issues.
• Ensure manufacturing compliance with AS9100, IPC/WHMA‑A‑620, J‑STD‑001 as applicable, customer requirements, ESD controls, FOD prevention practices, and internal procedures.
• Support customer, AS9100, and government audits and ensure timely closure of manufacturing‑related findings and corrective actions.
• Lead Lean and continuous‑improvement initiatives that improve quality, throughput, cost, safety, and use of floor space.
• Mentor and develop the Production Manager, production leads, technicians, and assemblers; identify training and certification needs and promote a culture of craftsmanship and accountability.
• Participate in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, performance management, and succession planning for manufacturing personnel.
• Promote safe work practices and support equipment, facility, and capital planning for manufacturing growth.

Skills

Aerospace wiring knowledge

Reading engineering drawings

Tooling selection & troubleshooting

Production planning & data analysis

Leadership & coaching

MS Office & ERP/MRP

Communication & collaboration

Attention to safety & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Industrial field

Eight years in high‑reliability manufacturing

Five years of progressive leadership

IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 / J‑STD‑001 familiarity

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Crimp tooling & harness fixtures

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Gauss Management Research & Engineering (GMRE Inc.) is seeking an accomplished Manufacturing Leader to oversee aerospace harness and cable assembly operations. You will translate engineering requirements into repeatable shop processes, mentor staff, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining safety and quality on the floor.

The role reports to the Director of Logistics and Manufacturing, guiding day‑to‑day production through the Production Manager and coordinating with Engineering,