Production 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 at record-breaking speed.

Werebuilding a dedicated Production Engineering function at Senra Systemsa team that owns the floor not the desk. As a Production Engineer you will be embedded in manufacturing as the technical resource our assembly technicians rely on during active production. While Manufacturing Engineers own the front-end documentationBOMs Engineering Masters work instructions and formboardsyou own execution.

Youlltroubleshoot builds in real time support first articles verify cable andcomponentkits disposition non-conformances and serve as the day-to-day engineering presence that keeps production moving. This role reports to the Lead Production Engineer and works closely with the Manufacturing Engineering Productionand Quality teams.

What youll own:

Floor Troubleshooting & Real-Time Support

• Serve as the on-floor technical resource during active productionresolving assembly issues documentation discrepancies and build questions without halting throughput
• Identifyand escalate systemic issues to the Lead PE or ME team with clear structured documentation
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for recurring production issues

NCR Disposition

• Review and disposition non-conformances generated on the floor with documented rationale (use-as-is rework or scrap)
• Maintain NCR aging within SLA; escalate items that require engineering disposition beyond your scope
• Coordinate with Quality on in-process inspection holds and final disposition sign-off

First Article & First Build Support

• Provide hands-on engineering support during first articles and new part number introductions
• Walk the floor during first builds verify documentation accuracy andidentifygaps before they become production issues
• Capture redlines and documentation feedback andsubmitto the ME team in a structuredtimelymanner

Kit Verification & Material Flow

• Audit incoming cable andcomponentkits against the build package before they reach thefloor
• Flag shortages substitutions or discrepancies and coordinate resolution with kittingsupplychainand engineering

Technician Support & Mentorship

• Answer technical questions from assembly technicians on wire prep crimping connector insertion splicing and harness routing
• Coach to IPC/WHMA-A-620 and NASA 8739.4 workmanship standards; recognize and address non-conforming work at the source
• Contribute to a culture of quality ownership on the floorevery technician should know what good looks like

What youll bring to the team:

Required:

• 13 years of hands-on experience in wire harness or cable assembly manufacturing
• Working knowledge of wire harness assembly processes: wire prep crimping soldering connector insertion and harness routing
• Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship standards
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams schematics assembly drawings and work instructions
• Strong attention to detail and a quality-first mindset
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident)

Preferred:

• Prior experience as amanufacturingbuildor sustaining engineer
• Extensive technical authoring engineering masters dispositioning non conformances etc.
• High degree of ownership self-starting and proactivewith a bias toward action and solutions
• Experience in an aerospace or defense manufacturing environment
• Exposure to NASA 8739.4 workmanship requirements
• Familiarity with MIL-spec connectors and contacts (D-sub LEMOGlenair Amphenol etc.)
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 CIS or CIT certification
• Experience with NCR or nonconformance management workflows

Success in This Role Looks Like:

Within 36 months you will have:

• Become a trusted technical resource on the floortechnicians know to come to you first
• Achieved consistent NCR disposition turnaround within SLA with clear documented rationale
• Supported at least one full first article cycle from kit verification through build completion and redline capture
• Demonstrated a consistent quality-first approach that has visibly reducedreworkor build stops on your assigned product families

Compensation:

• Compensation will be based on experience qualifications and other job-related factors.
• Salary Range: $75000-$85000
• This is an onsite role at our factory in Cypress CA.

Benefits:

• Unmatched opportunities to drive impact on a friendly and mission-driven team
• Own a piece of the pie with equity participation!
• Comprehensive medical dental vision life and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Spending Account (DSA) for health-related expenses
• 20 vacation days per year and 12 company holidays for rest and relaxation
• a 401(k) planto set yourself up for retirement
• Choose a record you love and well add it to our growing vinyl collection!
• $50/month DoorDash credit lunch is on us!
• Up to $100/month reimbursement for gym memberships
• Fully stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
• Regular team-building events lunches and the occasional breakfast burrito!
• Bright open office with communal spaces for collaboration and free parking
• Conveniently located near the metro major freeways and local dining spots

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 ator visit our website.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder) (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITARhere.