Avionics Shop Manager

<div>Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today. By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield. We work with the Department of War to provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage.</div><div><br></div><h3>About The Role:</h3> <p>As a Manager of the Avionics Build you will have a unique opportunity to build and lead a cross-functional team of individuals that develop wire harnessing and integrated electro-mechanical assemblies.&nbsp;</p> <div>You will be responsible for standing up and optimizing end-to-end avionics harnessing and electro-mechanical assembly capabilities that ensure high-speed, high-reliability, manufacturing with a commitment to cost reduction, novel process definition, and rapid iteration.&nbsp;</div><h3>Responsibilities </h3> <li>Build a team that delivers the flight and development harnessing, and electrical subassembly/component built and tested ready for aircraft integration&nbsp;</li> <li>Ownership of avionics development test assets including environmental testing&nbsp;</li> <li>Harness component innovation, design, and qualification&nbsp;</li> <li>Manage a team of supervisors, technicians, and engineers that represent avionics harness and electro-mechanical assembly manufacturing in a development environment&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Develop and/or source new tools and capital equipment to drive harness manufacturing new heights of performance&nbsp;</li> <li>Evangelize and drive design for manufacturing best practices and design for test with design engineers and test engineers&nbsp;</li> <li>Lead the overall manufacturing development strategy for the areas under ownership for key metrics: quality, delivery, and cost. Actively measure team’s performance against these metrics&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <h3>Basic Qualifications </h3> <li>Experience with avionics or aerospace manufacturing standards (e.g., IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, NASA-STD-8739)&nbsp;</li> <li>3+ years of experience in a production leadership role in aerospace, electronics, or a high-reliability manufacturing environment&nbsp;</li> <li>Direct experience managing or supporting teams building wire harnessesor electronic assemblies&nbsp;</li> <li>Strong technical background in electronics or harness design, build, or test&nbsp;</li> <h3>Preferred Skills and Qualifications </h3> <li>Experience standing up a manufacturing shop/capability from scratch (highly desired)&nbsp;</li> <li>Competence with electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.)&nbsp;</li> <li>Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience&nbsp;</li> <li>Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with a focus on execution&nbsp;</li> <li>Proven ability to collaborate across departments in a fast-paced environment&nbsp;</li> <li>Strong computer and analytical skills including proficiency in spreadsheets, databases, shop floor management software (ERP/MRP/MES) or related programs and dashboards&nbsp;</li>