TRC Talent is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior EWIS Manufacturing Engineer to join
a leading avionics manufacturing group in San Jose. This is a contract, fully onsite role.
In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing the
production system for the installation of electrical wiring harnesses in our aircraft assembly line.
This includes working with external suppliers, managing installation processes, and ensuring
compliance with all FAA certification requirements. You will play a critical role in filling
procedural gaps and creating necessary documentation to support our production and
certification efforts.
Key Responsibilities:• Design Production Systems: Develop a comprehensive production system concept for
the installation of wire harnesses in our aircraft assembly line, considering the use of
supplier-fabricated structural assemblies.
• Collaborate with Suppliers: Coordinate with external suppliers to identify opportunities
for pre-installing harness standoffs and supports and determine which harnesses, if any,
should be pre-installed during the fabrication of structural assemblies.
• Process Optimization: Establish and document processes, guidelines, and standards to
streamline the installation of wire harnesses, making the process faster, easier, and safer.
Identify preferred installation components and methods.
• Damage Mitigation and Repair: Anticipate potential types of damage to wiring
harnesses during production and develop mitigation strategies and repair procedures to
ensure the integrity and safety of the installation.
• Adapt to High-Rate Production: Plan for production rate increases, analyzing how the
production system will need to change to accommodate higher volumes over time.
• Support Certification Efforts: Create process documents, guidelines, and standards
required to support the FAA certification efforts and maintain compliance with all
regulatory requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities for continuous
improvement within the EWIS production process to enhance quality, reduce costs, and
increase efficiency.
Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical
Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in EWIS design, installation, and manufacturing
within the aerospace industry.
• Strong knowledge of FAA certification requirements and processes.
• Experience with production systems design and optimization, particularly in relation to
wire harness installation in aircraft.
• Familiarity with thermoset carbon fiber prepreg materials and the integration of electrical
components into composite structures.
• Proven experience working with external suppliers and contract manufacturers to support
low-rate initial production and high-rate scaling.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a strong ability to anticipate potential issues and
develop effective solutions.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with internal teams, external suppliers, and
regulatory bodies.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on process documentation and compliance.
Preferred Skills:• Experience with managing projects through various phases of aircraft development,
including prototype, certification, and production.
• Knowledge of industry standards related to wire harness installation and aerospace
manufacturing.
• Familiarity with the design and installation of expanded copper foil layers and surfacing
films on OML surfaces.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive results in a fast-paced
environment.
TRC Talent Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.