Lead Production Engineer — Floor Tech Leader

Senra Systems; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

Medical, dental, vision, life & long‑c

401(k)

DoorDash credit

Gym reimbursement

Paid time off & holidays

Fully stocked kitchen

Team-building events

Onsite parking

Job summary

Senra Systems is building a dedicated Production Engineering function in Cypress, CA, and seeks a Lead Production Engineer to own day-to-day operations, hire a PE team, and bridge Production with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Production teams.

You will lead from the floor, troubleshoot, review NCR dispositions, sign off on first articles, and ensure kits are accurate before going to work. Compensation reflects industry standards and onsite requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in wire harness or cable assembly manufacturing, with at least 2 years in a senior, lead, or manager-level role.
• Deep knowledge of wire harness assembly processes: wire prep, crimping, soldering, backshell assembly, harness routing, and electrical testing.
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship standards; CIS or CIT certification preferred.
• Experience managing or mentoring engineers or technicians with measurable results.
• Ability to read and interpret complex wiring diagrams, schematics, assembly drawings, and specifications.
• Strong verbal communicator - comfortable working with technicians, supervisors, and cross-functional engineers in the same conversation.
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident)

Responsibilities

• Hire, onboard, and develop a team of Production Engineers; set clear performance expectations and build a high-accountability team culture.
• Serve as the senior technical escalation point for complex production issues and NCR dispositions.
• Own the working relationship between Production Engineering and the ME organization; represent production needs in engineering planning conversations.
• Own PE team NCR disposition SLA performance; track aging and report weekly to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.
• Oversee kit verification processes and identify systemic kitting gaps with data-backed recommendations.
• Track and report PE team performance weekly with commentary on trends, risks, and improvement actions.

Skills

Wire harness manufacturing

Team leadership

IPC/WHMA-A-620

CIS/CIT certification

Mentoring engineers

Electrical diagrams

Communication skills

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Senra Systems is building a dedicated Production Engineering function in Cypress, CA, and seeks a Lead Production Engineer to own day-to-day operations, hire a PE team, and bridge Production with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Production teams.

You will lead from the floor, troubleshoot, review NCR dispositions, sign off on first articles, and ensure kits are accurate before going to work. Compensation reflects industry standards and onsite requirements.