Supervisor, Avionics Manufacturing - Harnessing

The role

This person will lead and mentor a second shift technician team in wire harness fabrication and assembly. They will support the development of systems for artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.

What you will do

• Organize, coordinate, prioritize, and communicate day-to-day wire harness fabrication and assembly work assignments for the second shift technician team.
• Lead, mentor, and model a strong work ethic, safety culture, and quality-first mindset on the production floor.
• Train and onboard new team members in harness assembly techniques, workmanship standards, and IPC/WHMA-A-620 requirements.
• Support technicians in daily tasks including crimping, soldering, connector assembly, bundling, lacing, and harness routing.
• Assist with optimizing the wire harness manufacturing process.
• Participate in design reviews to improve manufacturability, routability, and reliability of wire harness assemblies.
• Collaborate with quality assurance teams to establish, maintain, and enforce quality control processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and improve throughput.
• Meet demanding second shift production schedules.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked production area.

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in a technical field
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role
• High School Diploma or equivalency certificate
• Availability to work second shift on a consistent schedule
• Willingness to work overtime or weekends
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted

Nice to have

• Background in wire harness or aerospace cable assembly manufacturing
• In-depth understanding of wire harness fabrication processes including crimping, soldering, over-molding, potting, connector insertion/extraction, and continuity/hipot testing
• Working knowledge of and experience operating within a formal quality management system such as AS9100, ISO 9001, or equivalent
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 CIS or CIT certification
• Experience with IPC-A-600, IPC J-STD-001, or other relevant IPC standards
• Familiarity with military and aerospace harness standards such as MIL-DTL-22759, MIL-SPEC wire, AS22759, and NASM hardware specifications
• Experience creating and maintaining manufacturing documentation such as SOPs, Work Instructions, and Inspection Criteria
• Experience with CAD or harness design tools (such as Siemens Capital or similar)
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to perform structured root cause analysis (RCA)
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and process improvement methodologies (Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen)

Benefits

• Company equity
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
• Generous paid time off
• Up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff
• Up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with ability to cash-out unused vacation annually
• Paid parental leave
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
• ClassPass credits
• Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health
• Snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge

About the company

Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure. Headquartered in Long Beach, California, the company has built facilities capable of manufacturing America’s next space station.