Staff Engineer, Electrical System Advance Manufacturing (R5183)

We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Electrical Systems Advance Manufacturing Engineer to lead the development, integration, and production support of advanced electrical systems for complex aerospace and defense platforms. This role is responsible for driving manufacturability, production readiness, process development, root cause resolution, and continuous improvement across electrical assemblies and subsystems. 

The ideal candidate has deep experience supporting low-rate to high-rate production environments involving avionics, wiring harnesses, PCBAs, power systems, batteries, sensors, and mission-critical electrical hardware. 

What you'll do:

Lead manufacturing engineering activities for electrical and avionics systems from prototype through full-rate production 
Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, tooling, work instructions, and production flows for: 
Wiring harnesses and EWIS 
PCB/PCBA assemblies 
Avionics systems 
Power distribution systems 
Batteries and energy storage systems 
Sensors and navigation systems 
Mission system integration 
Partner with design engineering to improve manufacturability, reliability, testability, and producibility 
Drive root cause investigations and corrective actions for electrical manufacturing issues 
Develop work instructions, quality standards, and inspection methods  
Support supplier qualification, process validation, and production readiness reviews 
Lead DFM/DFA reviews and transition new products into manufacturing 
Develop electrical assembly standards, inspection methods, and quality control processes 
Define manufacturing standards, process controls, and acceptance criteria 
Support failure analysis and reliability improvement initiatives 
Collaborate with production, quality, supply chain, and test engineering teams 
Mentor junior manufacturing engineers 

Tools & skills:

MES & QMS systems
3DEXPERIENCE / Teamcenter (PLM) systems
Supplier manufacturing processes
5S/visual management
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Required qualifications:

7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience supporting complex electrical systems  
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field  
Experience in prototype manufacturing in a startup or rapid-growth environment. 
Experience with:  
Wiring harness manufacturing  
EWIS standards  
PCB/PCBA manufacturing and assembly  
Electrical integration and troubleshooting  
Aerospace or defense electrical systems  
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and adapt to changing priorities. 
Knowledge of manufacturing process development and production scaling  
Strong understanding of DFM/DFA principles  
Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies  

Preferred qualifications:

Aerospace or defense industry experience 
IPC certification familiarity (IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620) 
Experience supporting flight hardware or mission-critical systems 
Knowledge of automated test systems and electrical validation 
Experience with ERP/MES systems and manufacturing data analysis 
Strong project management skills, including experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines 
Knowledge of quality standards, such as AS9100 or ISO 9001 
Proficiency in CAD software