Lead Avionics Harness Supervisor – 2nd Shift

Vast Space Llc.; Long Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Free meals on site

Job summary

Vast Space Llc. in Long Beach, California, is seeking a Supervisor of Avionics Manufacturing - Harnessing to organize and lead the wire harness fabrication on the second shift.

You will mentor the team, ensure IPC/WHMA-A-620 compliance, and support process improvements on the production floor. The role requires 5+ years in a technical field with aerospace wiring experience and 3+ years in a supervisory capacity, plus IPC/WHMA-A-620 expertise.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in a technical field, with a strong preference for candidates with a background in wire harness or aerospace cable assembly manufacturing.
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role, with demonstrated ability to guide, motivate, and manage production teams.
• High School Diploma or equivalency certificate.

Responsibilities

• Organize, coordinate, prioritize, and communicate day-to-day wire harness fabrication and assembly work assignments for the second shift technician team, ensuring seamless continuity from first shift operations.
• Lead, mentor, and model a strong work ethic, safety culture, and quality-first mindset on the production floor.
• Train and onboard new team members in harness assembly techniques, workmanship standards, and IPC/WHMA-A-620 requirements, ensuring all personnel meet certification expectations.
• Support technicians in daily tasks including crimping, soldering, connector assembly, bundling, lacing, and harness routing in accordance with IPC/WHMA-A-620 acceptance criteria.
• Assist with optimizing the wire harness manufacturing process, considering factors such as cycle time, yield, quality, and cost-effectiveness while maintaining compliance with IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class 2 and Class 3 standards.
• Participate in design reviews, providing practical insight to improve the manufacturability, routability, and reliability of wire harness assemblies.
• Collaborate with quality assurance teams to establish, maintain, and enforce rigorous quality control processes aligned with IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship standards, including in-process inspections and final acceptance testing.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to reduce defects, minimize rework, eliminate waste, and improve overall harness assembly quality and throughput.
• Meet demanding second shift production schedules to achieve high output rates while maintaining IPC/WHMA-A-620 compliance and adapting to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked production area, including tool control, consumable inventory (heat shrink, terminals, connectors, lacing tape, etc.), and support of build infrastructure.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, wire lists, harness schematics, and work instructions to support assembly and inspection activities.

Skills

Leadership

Wire harness manufacturing

Aerospace manufacturing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Siemens Capital

Job description

Vast Space Llc. in Long Beach, California, is seeking a Supervisor of Avionics Manufacturing - Harnessing to organize and lead the wire harness fabrication on the second shift.

You will mentor the team, ensure IPC/WHMA-A-620 compliance, and support process improvements on the production floor. The role requires 5+ years in a technical field with aerospace wiring experience and 3+ years in a supervisory capacity, plus IPC/WHMA-A-620 expertise.