Electrical Engineer - EE Systems Manufacturing V/VI

Zone 5 Technologies • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

The EE System Manufacturing Engineer V/VI is a senior-level role bridging electrical design and production. The position owns the manufacturability, testability, and production readiness of Zone 5 Technologies’ electrical systems, including circuit card assemblies, wire harnesses, and avionics subassemblies, and drives quality and yield improvements as programs ramp to rate production. The role works with electrical engineering, production teams, suppliers, and contract manufacturers to transition designs from prototype to production and improve manufacturing processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 10 or more years of experience in electrical manufacturing or production engineering in aerospace, defense, or another high-reliability industry.
• Strong working knowledge of IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship standards.
• Experience developing production test fixtures and automated test equipment.
• Proven experience leading root cause and corrective action investigations and closing nonconformances.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, harness drawings, and assembly drawings.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Must have U.S. Person status due to export control regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience ramping avionics or weapon system production to rate.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification.
• Experience with test automation software such as Python, LabVIEW, or TestStand.
• Experience with ERP/MES systems and AS9100- or AS6500-aligned production processes.
• Active U.S. security clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Electrical Engineering early in design to apply design-for-manufacturing and design-for-test practices to PCBAs, harnesses, and electrical assemblies.
• Develop work instructions, build processes, and production test procedures to transition designs from prototype to production.
• Define and implement production and acceptance test equipment and fixtures, including functional testers, harness testers, and ATE, along with test software and data collection.
• Monitor production metrics, lead root cause and corrective action investigations, and improve production yield.
• Disposition nonconforming material and support Material Review Board activities.
• Work with contract manufacturers and suppliers on process capability, first article inspections (AS9102), and quality issues.
• Implement engineering change orders on the production floor and maintain configuration control of production builds.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to reduce cost, cycle time, and rework.
• Mentor engineers and technicians in manufacturing engineering and electrical workmanship best practices.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package options, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and more.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Three weeks of paid time off each year.
• 40 hours of sick time.
• 12 annual company holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior