Lead 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 Systems from the ground up and we need a leader to own it. As Lead Production Engineer you will define howProduction Engineeringoperatesday-to-day hire and develop a team of Production Engineers and serve as the primary bridge betweenProduction and Manufacturing Engineeringteams. This is a player-coach roleyou carry your own technical workload while growing the people around you.

Where Manufacturing Engineers own the frontendBOMs Engineering Masters work instructions formboardsyou own execution. Your team is the technical backbone of the production floor: troubleshooting builds in real timedispositioningNCRs supporting first articles and ensuring every kit that hits aworkbench isaccurateand ready to work. This role reports directly to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and works cross-functionally with the Manufacturing Engineering Quality and Productionteams.

What youll own:

Team Leadership & Development

• Hire onboard and develop a team of Production Engineers; set clear performance expectations and build a high-accountability team culture
• Hold regular 1:1s with yourteam; understand their development goals and actively create growth opportunities
• Define escalation paths clearlywhatPEs handle what comes to you and what goes to ME or Quality

Floor Technical Authority

• Serve as the senior technical escalation point for complex production issues difficult NCR dispositions and critical first article reviews
• Maintain hands-on presence;this role leads from the floor not from a desk
• Own first article sign-off for the PE team; review and approve PE-initiated dispositions before release

MEPE Interface

• Own the working relationship between Production Engineering and the ME organization; represent production needs in engineering planning conversations
• Ensure documentation issues (redlines work instruction gaps formboard errors) are tracked communicated and resolved with the ME teamwithin defined SLAs
• Provide structured feedback to ME leads on recurring documentation orDFMissues surfaced during production

NCR Performance & Quality

• Own PE team NCR disposition SLA performance; track aging and report weekly to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager
• Drive root cause and corrective action on repeat non-conformances; close the loop with production and quality
• Partner with Quality on workmanship trends inspection holds and systemic issues requiring cross-functional action

Kitting & Material Flow Oversight

• Oversee kit verification processes and ensure the PE team is catching discrepancies before they reach thefloor
• Identifysystemic kitting gaps and escalate to ME and supply chain with data-backed recommendations

Metrics & Reporting

• Track and report PE team performance weekly: NCR disposition SLA first article cycle time open issue aging
• Provide commentary on trends risks and improvement actionsnot just raw numbers

Process Development

• Define and document how Production Engineeringoperatesat Senrastandard workflows escalation paths and handoff protocols with MEparticularly as Factory Two scales up
• Identifyand lead targeted process improvement initiatives that reduce rework floor disruptions or NCR volume

What youll bring to the team:

• 5 years in wire harness or cable assembly manufacturing with at least 2 years in a senior lead or manager-level role
• Deep knowledge of wire harness assembly processes: wire prep crimping solderingbackshellassembly harness routing and electrical testing
• Strong working knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship standards; CIS or CIT certification preferred
• Experience managing or mentoring engineers or technicians with measurable results
• Ability to read and interpret complex wiring diagrams schematics assembly drawings and specifications
• Strong verbal communicatorcomfortable working with technicians supervisors and cross-functional engineers in the same conversation
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident)

Preferred:

• Experience in an aerospace or defense contract manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with NASA 8739.4and IPC/WHMA-A-620 space addendumworkmanship requirements
• Experience with MIL-spec connectors and contacts across multiple connector families
• Experience supportinga facilityscale-up production line bring-up or new product introduction in a high-mix environment
• Familiarity with ERP or MES systems in a manufacturing environment

Success in This Role Looks Like:

Within 612 months you will have:

• Hired and onboarded a functioning PE team with clear roles expectations and escalation paths in place
• Established andmaintainedNCR disposition SLA compliance across the PE team with visible reduction in NCR aging
• Defined the PEME handoff workflowdocumentation feedback is structured tracked andactionedon a regular cadence
• Delivered weekly metrics to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager with meaningful commentary not just data
• Built a floor culture where technicians trust the PE team and quality issues are caught early rather than escaping to inspection

Compensation:

• Compensation will be based on experience qualifications and other job-related factors.
• Salary Range: $115000-$155000
• 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.