Director of Wire Harness and Electronics Manufacturing - Kihomac : Job Details

Director of Wire Harness and Electronics Manufacturing

Kihomac

Job Location : Layton,UT, USA

Posted on : 2024-12-28T16:14:07Z

Job Description :
Expertise and FunctionsDirector Related Duties:
  • Conduct Business Development for WEPG:
  • Develop a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction
  • Conduct research to identify new marketsand customer needs
  • Arrange business meetings with prospective clients/customers
  • Promote KIHOMAC's products/services addressing or predicting clients' objectives
  • Prepare proposal responses ensuring adherence to law-established rules and guidelines
  • Keep records of sales, revenue,invoices etc.
  • Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers, suppliers, and vendors
  • Develop team members into valuable multi-faceted, multi-skilled individuals
  • Seek out and respond to opportunities, solicitations, RFIs, RFPs, White Papers, etc.
  • Create business strategies and propose implementation methods
  • Prepare business plans, budgets, and schedules
  • Ensure managers and team members comply with company and legal requirements
  • Manage, foster, and grow relationships with shareholders
  • Learn and manage top-level programs or multiple smaller programs
  • Develop and implement plans and objectives for the department in an effective and innovative fashion
  • Oversee Wire Harness and Electronics overall performance
  • Maintain compliance with external regulations and internal policies
  • Assess and report progress in meeting department objectives
  • See to department staffing needs (e.g. interviewing, hiring, training, annual evaluations, etc.)
  • Participate in budget development and monitoring of expenses
  • Oversee events and conferences as needed
  • Generate necessary reports for the leadership team; read subordinates' reportsResponsible to execute personnel-related activities including but not limited to:
  • Conduct performance reviews
  • Create realistic and accurate job descriptions for your team
  • Direct employee workload to ensure productivity and performance against job description
  • Engage to manage positive employee relations and workplace atmosphere, understanding conflicts with teams and providing solutions
  • Conduct ongoing feedback - both informal and formal, counseling for improvement if necessary
  • Provide recommendations to employee recognition, raises, incentives, promotions, and awards
  • Manage accuracy of employee timecards
  • Oversee employee training for both position and company needs
  • Guide employees to ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies/processes
  • Serve as link between upper management and employees; disseminate company information as appropriate - goals/changes/updates/news
  • Coordinate with fellow Directors and/or VPs on corporate matters
  • Identify/assign priorities based on time constraints and resources available required
  • Meet deliverable deadlines, complete CDRLS, and provide responses in a timely fashion
  • Provide support to Program/Project Managers and Engineering personnel in the areas of project scheduling, data gathering/analyses, database manipulation or population, preparation of technical/project reports or briefings, test plans and reports, and associated documentation, test, or validation/verification assistance
  • Manage/oversee/perform test or project events as assigned and report status/results
  • Manage multiple teams, lead, and assist with On-Aircraft modifications/installations as required
  • Make recommendations for improvements to enhance concept, installation, and maintainability
  • Perform In-Process and Final Quality inspections
  • Produce and inspect assemblies that conform to customer product specifications
  • Assemble, tests, and/or solders as required per customer and/or industry standards
  • Document records identifying compliance with assigned tasks
  • Establish, organize & maintain detailed inventory of gov't, customer and KIHOMAC property
  • Build/assemble units for production according to designs, specifications, and work instructions
  • Modify equipment by adding, removing, or altering components per predetermined processes
  • Develop, update, maintain work instructions, work control documents, and training records
  • Develop/Administer Training on ESD, Soldering, General Wiring Procedures, Harness manufacturing
  • Research/document materials/work-center requirements for bid proposals
  • Maintain accountability and serviceability of all KIHOMAC materials, tools, and test equipment within area of responsibility
  • Ensure proper tools are sourced and used per customer/MFG requirements
  • Communicate with Government leads to ensure contractual needs and concerns are addressed
  • Attend meetings and updates status as required
  • Maintain high ethical/professional standards of performance, demeanor, and judgment always
  • Other manager/director duties as assignedProgram Manager Duties:
  • Learn and manage top-level programs or multiple smaller programs with assistance
  • Learn to develop and implement program plans, budgeting positions, schedules, and execution strategy
  • Perform specific, routine program or technical tasks within defined scope of management responsibility
  • Perform program/technical management for assigned system(s)
  • Gain competency in the acquisition process; learn to interpret and apply acquisition policy
  • Apply and correlate knowledge across disciplines (engineering, logistics, financial management, contracting, and configuration management) to achieve program execution in accordance with assigned cost, schedule, and performance requirements
  • Logically and systematically convert customer or product/technical requirements into solutions that recognize technical, schedule, and cost constraints; identify associated risks and manage mitigation plans
  • Provide higher management with status and decision information on program issues
  • Ensure contractual needs/concerns are addressed
  • Ensure timely and accurate submission of all reports/deliverables
  • Participate in company program reviews
  • Communicate cost, schedule, and performance with management
  • Provide necessary solutions, with assistance
  • Other Program Management duties as assignedEducation/Training (both required and desired):
  • Bachelor's Degree in technical, business, or related field required.
  • 10-years of direct experience, in addition to required experience below, can be used as an education equivalency for a bachelor's degree.Experience:
  • U.S. military aircraft maintenance and wiring experience preferred
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
  • Impeccable negotiation and problem-solving skills required
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and rapport building required
  • 5+ years Program Management or associated experience with Government or Industry required
  • Discipline in wire harness maintenance/build-up and soldering practices required
  • Experience with Leadership/Mgmt. of a team and/or manufacturing environment required
  • Interpretation of manufacturing drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams required
  • Strong working knowledge of performance and operations management
  • Familiarity with industry regulations and quality standards
  • Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office and relational databases and software (e.g. ERP)
  • Outstanding leadership and organizational skills
  • Ability to use various hand tools, soldering equipment, and machinery required
  • Wire termination experience using DMC Tools Daniels Kit style tools required
  • Able to work cross functionally in other areas as needed
  • Familiarity with USAF TO 1-1A-14 (AKA NAVAIR 01-1A-505-1 or TM 1-1500-323-21-1) required
  • Basic knowledge or understanding of IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC J-STD-001 requiredSecurity:
  • Must be a US citizen.
  • Ability to obtain a security clearance may be requiredPhysical Requirements:
  • Frequent and extended duration travel may be required
  • Prolonged periods of standing and walking, able to bend, stretch, work with hands, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery
  • Must be able to visually inspect equipment
  • Must be able to wear required safety equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, and respirator as needed
  • Must be able to regularly lift and carry up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 poundsBenefits:
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Wellness Resources #J-18808-Ljbffr
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