Lead Aerospace Wire Harness Technician - Build High-Reliability Capabilities

Dayton T. Brown, Inc.; Bohemia (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401K with company match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Job summary

Dayton T. Brown, Inc. is seeking a Lead Wire Harness Technician to establish and lead a new aerospace wire harness manufacturing capability. The role requires hands-on leadership, review of technical drawings, and defining processes for complex harness assemblies.

Ideal candidates have extensive experience with MIL-spec harnesses, IPC/WHMA-A-620, and related inspection methods. Travel and overtime may be required as the program scales.

Qualifications

• Interpret complex engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, BOMs and specifications.
• Experience with aerospace harness requirements (SAE AS50881) and IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards.
• Ability to establish manufacturing workflows, travelers, tooling needs, and inspection/test processes for new harnesses.

Responsibilities

• Lead stand-up of a new wire harness manufacturing capability for aerospace programs.
• Review drawings, define processes, select tooling, and set up production areas.
• Produce high-quality harness assemblies and troubleshoot in production.
• Train technicians and interface with Quality, Engineering, Purchasing and customers.
• Provide technical leadership across manufacturing and testing activities.
• Oversee testing and verification of harness assemblies and process controls.
• Travel and overtime may be required.

Skills

Interpret complex drawings

Wiring diagrams

Electrical testing

Aerospace harness knowledge

Leadership/team lead

Education

IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification

IPC J-STD-001 certification

Tools

Crimp tooling

Tooling & equipment selection

Cirris or wire harness test equipment

Job description

Dayton T. Brown, Inc. is seeking a Lead Wire Harness Technician to establish and lead a new aerospace wire harness manufacturing capability. The role requires hands-on leadership, review of technical drawings, and defining processes for complex harness assemblies.

Ideal candidates have extensive experience with MIL-spec harnesses, IPC/WHMA-A-620, and related inspection methods. Travel and overtime may be required as the program scales.