Lead Avionics Harness Manufacturing – IPC/WHMA Expert

vast; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vast in Long Beach, CA, is seeking a Supervisor of Avionics Manufacturing for the second shift to lead wire harness fabrication and assembly operations. You will mentor a team, ensure IPC/WHMA-A-620 compliance, and drive continuous improvements while maintaining safety and quality on the production floor.

This full-time role requires strong leadership, experience in aerospace cabling, and the ability to read drawings and specifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in a technical field, preferably wire harness or aerospace cable assembly.
• 3+ years in a supervisory role leading production teams.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate second shift harness fabrication and assembly work.
• Lead, mentor, and promote safety, quality, and productivity on the production floor.
• Train new technicians in harness assembly, IPC/WHMA-A-620 requirements and certifications.
• Support daily tasks: crimping, soldering, connector assembly, routing.
• Drive process improvements to reduce defects and improve throughput.
• Review designs for manufacturability and reliability of harness assemblies.
• Collaborate with QA to enforce IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards and inspections.
• Maintain organized workspace, tools, and inventory.
• Read technical drawings and harness schematics to support inspection.

Skills

Leadership

Wire harness

Manufacturing leadership

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Tools

IPC/WHMA-A-620 knowledge

CAD tools experience (Siemens Capital)

Job description

Vast in Long Beach, CA, is seeking a Supervisor of Avionics Manufacturing for the second shift to lead wire harness fabrication and assembly operations. You will mentor a team, ensure IPC/WHMA-A-620 compliance, and drive continuous improvements while maintaining safety and quality on the production floor.

This full-time role requires strong leadership, experience in aerospace cabling, and the ability to read drawings and specifications.