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Electrical Engineer
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Company Name:Executive Placements
Job Type:Full-Time
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We are seeking an experienced Electrical Department Manager to lead the endâ??toâ??end manufacturing and installation of electrical wiring looms (harnesses) for light aircraft. This role owns department safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance spanning prototype, production and retrofit activities. The manager partners closely with Engineering on new designs,manufacturability, compliance with aviation electrical practices, and continuous improvement. The manager will set standards, develop people and processes, and ensure robust configuration control and airworthiness evidence throughout the product lifecycle. The manager will be required to occasionally assist with troubleshooting older aircraft in the AMO. This position reports to the Production Manager but involves coordinating and collaborating with other managers in the business.Required Qualifications & ExperienceRelevant qualification in electrical engineering or avionics (or extensive equivalent industry experience).5+ years in aircraft wiring harness manufacturing/installation (light aircraft, rotorcraft, UAV, or similar) with 2+ years leading a team.Handsâ??on expertise with harness build and aircraft installation best practicesProficiency with harness drawings, schematics, wiring tables, and 2D/3D CAD outputsProven track record meeting quality, and delivery targets in a regulated aerospace environment.Knowledge of configuration management and traceability. Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) (advantage, not mandatory)Leadership & OperationsManage and oversee all staff within the Electrics Department in line with company HR policy and proceduresLead, coach, and develop the electrical team, building a highâ??performance culture focused on safety and firstâ??time-right quality.Manage departmental planning and execution in line with production schedules.Establish, monitor, and improve departmental KPIs (firstâ??pass yield, OTD, rework rate, labor variance)Drive Lean manufacturing and continuous improvements.Design Collaboration & IndustrializationPartner with Engineering to review and influence new designs for manufacturability,serviceability, routing/segregation, EMI/EMC, weight, and cost.Provide inputs on wire selection, shielding, grounding/bonding, connector families, splices, clamps, grommets, protective sleeving, and identification schemes.Review and influence build standards, harness drawings/panels, and tool/fixture concepts.Oversee first article builds and installations; coordinate FAI (as applicable), process validation,and documented acceptance criteria.Ensure configuration management, serial number traceability, and effective engineering change control.Manufacturing & Installation Excellencehttps://www.jobplacements.com/Jobs/A/Aircraft-Electrics-Manager-1266156-Job-Search-02-25-2026-10-21-23-AM.asp?sid=gumtree
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