Assistant Manager

Role & responsibilities

• Assist the Production Head in managing harness assembly line operations
• Plan daily work orders, manpower allocation, and material flow for the harness line
• Monitor production targets, cycle times, and efficiency for harness assemblies
• Ensure assemblies are built in compliance with routing sheets, wiring diagrams, and crimp specifications
• Coordinate in-process quality checks including pull-force tests, continuity tests, and visual inspections
• Train and develop supervisors and operators in crimping, stripping, routing, and lacing
• Maintain production records, rejection logs, and NCR documentation
• Identify and resolve production issues related to crimping defects, connector failures, and dimensional errors
• Collaborate with engineering for design changes, engineering change orders (ECO), and first-article builds
• Ensure 5S standards and safety compliance on the harness production floor

Key Deliverables

• Harness line output vs. scheduled production
• Crimping and assembly defect rate
• First-time-right percentage on continuity testing
• On-time completion of work orders
• Operator skills certification progress

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering
• Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards and harness assembly documentation
• Thorough knowledge of harness assembly processes including crimping, stripping, and routing
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, schematics, and harness drawings
• Knowledge of crimping machine setup and qualification
• Team leadership and operator training skills
• Problem-solving capability for assembly and quality issues
• Good documentation and production reporting skills

Experience

• 3-6 years of experience in wire harness or cable assembly manufacturing