Senior Cable Manufacturing Engineer

YC Cable USA, Inc.

is a dynamic, rapidly expanding international cable assembly manufacturer locate in Fremont CA, seeks the following:

Senior Cable Manufacturing Engineer

Job Summary

Responsible for leading engineering development, process optimization, and technical manufacturing support for custom cable assemblies, wire harnesses, RF cables, USB Type-C cables, over molded assemblies, and electromechanical interconnect products. This role will drive NPI introduction, process validation, tooling/fixture development, yield improvement, cost reduction, supplier qualification, and manufacturing automation while supporting both prototype and mass production programs.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare PPAP, IMDS, and other customer-required project documentation in accordance with product and compliance requirements.
• Plan, design, and implement production fixtures, tooling, and assembly aids to improve manufacturing efficiency, consistency, and output.
• Prepare, maintain, and record project-specific engineering documentation, process data, and manufacturing technical information.
• Develop and optimize SOP, work instructions, BOM review, routing, assembly process flow, and quality checkpoints.
• Optimize manufacturing methods for: wire cutting/stripping, crimping, soldering, braiding, shielding termination, ultrasonic welding, over molding, continuity/Hi-pot testing
• Design and validate tooling, fixtures, jigs, and semi-auto/auto production equipment.
• Support NPI builds from prototype to pilot run to MP.
• Solve daily production issues related to low yield and defects
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodologies, 8D problem solving, Fishbone/root cause analysis, and manufacturing data analysis.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians.
• Provide technical training to production teams.
• Lead multiple engineering projects simultaneously.
• Conduct DFM review with customers and internal teams.
• Lead PFMEA, control plan, process capability study, IQ/OQ/PQ, and first article validation.
• Review drawing/specification/BOM and convert into manufacturable production process.

Other duties as assigned by Management

Requirements

• 5 to 8+ years cable/wire harness manufacturing experience
• Expertise in cable assembly process development, connectors, over molding, braiding/termination, automation and IPC-620
• PFMEA / validation / DFM / process troubleshooting / Lean improvement / cross-functional leadership
• 5 to 8+ Years of supporting tire 1 customers including automotive, defense, medical and semi-conductor industrial customers
• Minimum Associate degree (A.A.) or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Good communication skills.

Benefits

• 401K
• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance

Job Type

Job Type: Full-time

Pay

Pay: $90,000.00 - $96,000.00 per year

Work Location

Work Location: In person