Wiring Electrical Systems Engineer

Seeking full-time manufacturing and industrial professionals to support advanced manufacturing technology needed in order to launch electric vertical take-off and landing (eVOTL) aircraft in 2025.

This is a 2nd shift position located in Covington, GA - working hours are 5:30 pm to 3:30 am Mon - Thurs

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Apply expert level knowledge of harness routing and installation to collaborate and influence our multidisciplinary Product Design Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing and Facilities teams in the development of a new eVTOL aircraft
• Verify wire harness routing and installation to models in 3D CAD
• Use your knowledge of industry standard components to develop the manufacturing Build Plan (line layout, manufacturing methods, part flow, tools, equipment, precedence network, testing processes, etc.)
• Drive the Design for Manufacturability efforts with the product design team
• Provide installation instructions and guidance for the assembly and integration of the harnesses and associated subcomponents into the Aircraft
• Create and apply inspection criteria for the manufactured and installed components
• Willingness to look for alternative solutions and come up with custom parts to improve installation
• Planning of workflow, workflow utilization, layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency
• Design of jigs and fixtures to aid the manufacturing processes for electrical components.
• Troubleshooting of electrical systems and wire harnesses
• Implement process control parameters and strategies to ensure process capability
• Develop specification for tooling and automation equipment
• Oversee Final Acceptance Testing of manufacturing equipment
• Conduct process failure mode and analysis (PFMEA) for the production system
• Support supply chain development and procurement
• Support first unit builds and testing of the production system

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors Degree in electrical or aerospace engineering
• 3-5 years experience in working as an engineer supporting aircraft or vehicle wiring and/or electrical components
• MUST HAVE WIRING HARNESS EXPERIENCE
• Hands on experience in the processes involved in fabricating, installing, inspecting and testing aerospace harnesses
• Understanding of design for manufacturing, lean manufacturing and capacity planning techniques
• Knowledge base should include familiarity with crimping, cable layup, shielding, taping, heat shrink, pinning/depinning connectors and cable rework and repair techniques
• Attention to detail

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in the use, setup and deployment of automated harness testing equipment (DITMCO, CIRRIS)
• IPC-620-WHMA certification or detailed knowledge of MIL-HDBK-522, NAVAIR TM 1-1500-323-24-1
• Knowledge of Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS) concepts, certification and experience with FAA AC 25.1701
• Siemens NX or Mentor Graphics formboard experience
• Teamcenter, Manufacturing Process Planner, Easy Plan and SAP PEO experience
• 3D printing and/or injection molding experience
• Demonstrated experience in statistical process control and GD&T
• Experience developing production lines from prototype to mass production
• Must have a valid drivers license