Cable Assembly Engineer

Position Summary

603 Manufacturing is seeking a detail-oriented Cable Assembly Engineer to support the development and optimization of cable and wire harness manufacturing processes. This role is responsible for creating clear, accurate, and efficient work instructions for production teams, ensuring consistent quality and manufacturability of cable assemblies. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with cable assembly manufacturing and a strong ability to translate engineering documentation into practical, production-ready instructions.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field required.

Experience:

• 3–5 years of experience creating work instructions for cable assembly manufacturing.

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment involving cable assemblies or wire harnesses.

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process improvement tools.

• Knowledge of IPC-620 and IPC-620-S.

Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing process development, process validation, and continuous improvement.

Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, cable drawings, and assembly prints.

• Strong documentation and technical writing skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and documentation tools.

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing documentation is preferred.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed work instructions and visual documentation for cable and wire harness assembly processes.

• Interpret customer drawings, schematics, and specifications to create accurate manufacturing documentation.

• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to ensure processes are efficient, repeatable, and compliant with customer requirements.

• Support new product introduction (NPI) by developing manufacturing processes and documentation.

• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), process flows, and routing instructions in the company ERP/MRP system.

• Evaluate assembly processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency, quality, and throughput.

• Assist with troubleshooting manufacturing issues related to cable assembly processes and documentation.

• Ensure documentation aligns with quality standards and internal procedures.

• Support training of production staff on new or updated work instructions.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing environment.

• Ensure compliance with aerospace, space, and defense industry standards such as AS9100, IPC/WHMA-A-620, NASA STD-8739, and customer-specific requirements.

• Resolve production issues by collaborating with quality and engineering manager to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.

Internal and External Relationships

This position interacts with multiple departments on a regular basis, including engineering and quality. This position will also be highly interactive on the Production floor, working with the Assemblers.

About 603 Manufacturing

Located in Hudson, NH, 603 Manufacturing, a Trexon company, opened for business in 1998. We are an awarded manufacturer of cable assemblies and electro-mechanical assemblies. 603 Manufacturing is truly a diversified contract manufacturer, servicing the Defense, Aerospace, Industrial, Medical & Commercial industries. We offer a comprehensive benefit package including a 9/80 work schedule.

603 Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. 603 Manufacturing is an E-Verify Participant. Pre-employment drug/alcohol/background screening is required.