Lead Wire Harness Assembler II

General Dynamics Land Systems; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Quarterly incentive pay

Attendance incentive

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems in Grand Rapids, MI seeks an experienced Wire Harness Assembler II. You will build complex wire harnesses from schematics, read engineering docs, and perform precision crimping, soldering, and terminations to IPC standards.

You will mentor Level I staff, assist with new products from prototype to production, and support continuous improvement while maintaining safety and quality documentation.

Qualifications

• No attendance write ups in the last 6 months.
• No performance write ups in the last 6 months.
• Most recent performance assessment must be Achieves or higher.
• Consistently meets production standards.
• Demonstrates attention to detail with minimal defects or rework.
• Proven experience with complex or prototype harness builds.
• Leadership and mentoring capability.
• Ability to work independently.
• Can set the right example and be a good role model.
• Strong computer and communication skills.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assemble complex wire harnesses using schematics, drawings, and specifications.
• Assist with new products and process development from prototype to production launches.
• Learn setup and operation of equipment across manufacturing areas.
• Read and interpret process instructions, drawings, BOMs, and schematics.
• Perform advanced crimping, soldering, and termination to IPC standards.
• Interpret engineering drawings and work instructions for assembly.
• Conduct in-process and final inspections for quality compliance.
• Troubleshoot basic issues and suggest corrective actions.
• Maintain production and quality documentation.
• Assist with training Level I assemblers and new employees.
• Support continuous improvement and safety/quality standards.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Quality to improve build processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Leadership & mentoring

Independent work

Strong computer skills

Good communication

Overtime readiness

Tools

IPC standards

Job description

General Dynamics Land Systems in Grand Rapids, MI seeks an experienced Wire Harness Assembler II. You will build complex wire harnesses from schematics, read engineering docs, and perform precision crimping, soldering, and terminations to IPC standards.

You will mentor Level I staff, assist with new products from prototype to production, and support continuous improvement while maintaining safety and quality documentation.