Supervisor, Avionics Manufacturing - Harnessing (Aerospace)

Location: Onsite in Long Beach, California, United States; second shift, 2:00 PM–10:30 PM. Consistent second-shift availability is required, with possible overtime or weekend work for critical production milestones. Access to export-controlled information requires U.S. person status or eligibility for deemed export licensing.

Salary: $96,760–$137,352 USD per year.

Company

hirify.global develops next-generation commercial space stations and spacecraft to support a continuous human presence in space, microgravity research, manufacturing, and the emerging space economy.

What you will do

• Coordinate and prioritize second-shift wire harness fabrication and assembly assignments for the technician team.
• Lead, mentor, and train technicians in harness assembly techniques, workmanship standards, and IPC/WHMA-A-620 requirements.
• Support crimping, soldering, connector assembly, bundling, lacing, routing, continuity testing, and inspection activities.
• Optimize harness manufacturing for cycle time, yield, quality, and cost while maintaining Class 2 and Class 3 standards.
• Participate in design reviews and collaborate with engineering, quality assurance, and program management on manufacturability and reliability.
• Drive defect reduction, rework elimination, waste reduction, tool control, inventory readiness, and production throughput improvements.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in a technical field, preferably wire harness or aerospace cable assembly manufacturing.
• 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience managing production teams.
• High School Diploma or equivalency certificate.
• Strong knowledge of wire harness fabrication, technical drawings, wire lists, schematics, and work instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted and work a consistent second-shift schedule.
• Must meet U.S. export-control eligibility requirements as a U.S. person or be eligible for deemed export licensing.

Nice to have

• IPC/WHMA-A-620 CIS or CIT certification and experience training or evaluating technicians.
• Experience with AS9100, ISO 9001, IPC-A-600, IPC J-STD-001, MIL-DTL-22759, AS22759, or NASM standards.
• Experience creating SOPs, work instructions, inspection criteria, and other manufacturing documentation.
• Experience with CAD or harness design tools such as Siemens Capital.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis, corrective actions, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, and lean manufacturing.

Culture & Benefits

• Safety-first and quality-focused production culture.
• Full-time exempt employment with company equity.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, parental leave, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare, and additional discounts.
• Onsite meals and refreshments, including snacks, coffee, drinks, dinner, and subsidized lunch.