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Engineering Supervisor
Job Description
Engineering Supervisor –Wire Harness
Location: Morgan Hill, CA (Onsite)
Salary: Up to $130, 000 (based on experience)
Employment Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time
Position Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced, hands-on Engineering Supervisor to lead wire harness engineering activities while remaining actively involved in design, quoting, and continuous improvement initiatives. This is a player/coach role requiring strong technical depth, leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate directly with customers and internal teams. The Engineering Supervisor will drive manufacturable solutions, support NPI efforts, and ensure engineering excellence through metrics-driven performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop an engineering team focused on wire harness design, tooling, process development, and production support
- Serve as the primary technical liaison with customers for design reviews, feasibility discussions, and issue resolution
- Partner with the Quoting team to support new business wins and manage NPI for awarded programs
- Oversee harness drawings, BOMs, work instructions, and engineering documentation for accuracy and completeness
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost, improve quality, and enhance manufacturability
- Support PPAP submissions, validations, documentation, and customer approvals for new programs
- Troubleshoot production issues and lead root cause / corrective action activities
- Manage engineering change requests and ensure timely implementation
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain teams
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (Master’s preferred)
- 5–7+ years of experience in wire harness or cable assembly manufacturing
- Minimum 2 years in an engineering leadership or supervisory role
- Strong experience supporting quoting and estimating activities
- Proficiency with Zuken E3, AutoCAD Electrical, or SolidWorks Electrical
- Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620, UL, SAE, or MIL-SPEC standards
- Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and engineering change control
Preferred Experience
- High-mix, custom manufacturing environment
- Private equity-backed or high-growth manufacturing organizations
- Lean, Six Sigma, PMP, or similar certifications
- Background in cost modeling and value engineering
Why Join Our Client
- Career Growth: Fast-paced, growth-oriented environment with advancement opportunities
- Leadership Exposure: Direct interaction with executive leadership
- Immediate Impact: Lean organization where decisions move quickly and contributions matter
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT:
This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.
NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT:
No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.
Meet Your Recruiter
Chris Ingersoll
Technical Recruiter
With over two decades dedicated to talent recruitment and staffing management within dynamic agency settings, Chris possesses extensive experience across diverse industries. Throughout her career, her primary focus has always been on prioritizing the delivery of high-quality staffing solutions.
Chris consistently strives to match the right talent with the right opportunities, ensuring that both clients and candidates benefit from a seamless and mutually rewarding experience. This commitment to excellence has been the cornerstone of her approach in facilitating successful placements and fostering long-term professional relationships.
Chris's journey has sharpened her ability to handle intricate staffing needs while nurturing strong connections with clients and candidates. As always, she is committed to offering tailored solutions that contribute to organizational growth.