Manufacturing Engineer - Senra Systems

Manufacturing Engineer 

At Senra Systems, we believe that the future of manufacturing lies not in automation, but in configuration. 

We supercharge electrical wire harness manufacturing through software configuration, transforming skilled assembly tasks into high-throughput production lines. We enable customers to design what they want, when they want it and deliver harness builds faster than any other company on the planet.

As one of the first hires, you will be a critical member of our team and will play a pivotal role in the growth and success of our company, while working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment that will challenge and inspire you. In this role, you will work as an early member of our manufacturing team to support the build of wire harness assemblies and improve the overall manufacturing process. You will also work closely with other engineers and technicians to design, develop, and iterate on the material process flow for the factory.  

Salary parameters for this role are based on experience, with a base in the $80,000 to $180,000 range. In addition, we also offer equity participation and full benefits. This position is onsite and will be based at our company headquarters in the South Bay of Los Angeles County. 

Responsibilities: 

• Plan and coordinate harness builds, providing detailed work instructions and schedules to technicians to ensure efficient production.  

• Design wire harnesses, collaborating with customers to meet their specifications and ensuring designs are optimized for manufacturability.  

• Act as a liaison between the factory floor and customers, addressing inquiries and providing updates on project status.  

• Take on diverse roles within the factory, contributing to various tasks and projects as needed to support overall operations.  

• Innovate and improve production processes by applying software solutions, identifying opportunities to scale production and enhance efficiency. 

• Will demonstrate ownership from working with a customer on technical questions and schedule, creating the proper work instructions, defining the best method to manufacture the product with software and machinery, and support production needs as they arise. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelors degree in an engineering or STEM-related field or 5+ years of hands on manufacturing experience 

• Minimum 2 years overall engineering experience, with clear evidence of being a self-starter  

• Minimum 1 year working in a fast paced production environment  

• Minimum 1 year working in a manufacturing or supply chain position  

• Has worked with NX, Solidworks, or similar CAD modeling tools 

• Understands basic manufacturing principles such as material workflow, PFMEA, 5S, time studies, production bottlenecks, etc  

• Ability to identify production blockers and have a solution oriented mindset to fix them 

• Ability to look at a part that has never been manufactured before and determine the best path to build it and turn it into a high rate assembly  

• Is, above all, a curious, quick, and ambitious learner 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with IPC-620 or NASA STD 8739.4 

• Experience with aerospace and defense wire harness best practices 

• Has worked at a contract manufacturing company 
• Has hands on experience building the product itself 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Contact us at jobs@senrasystems.us or visit our website https://senrasystems.us.