ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLER III

Marvin Engineering Co. is a leading defense contractor specializing in military aerospace and vehicle systems. Based in Southern California near Los Angeles International Airport, we design and produce military Alternate Mission Equipment, armament test equipment, and power/thermal management systems for global defense programs and major prime contractors.

About the role

As an Electrical Assembler III, you will assemble complex electrical assemblies, cable harnesses, and electromechanical systems in accordance with aerospace standards and engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assemble complex electrical assemblies, cable harnesses, and electromechanical assemblies following engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, work instructions, schematics, and aerospace standards.
• Perform precision wire routing, crimping, soldering, harness fabrication, cable assembly, connector installation, and component integration.
• Interpret and work from engineering drawings, Bills of Material (BOMs), assembly travelers, wiring diagrams, process specifications, and manufacturing instructions.
• Perform soldering and inspection activities in compliance with IPC-J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 requirements.
• Utilize hand tools, power tools, calibrated measuring devices, and electrical test equipment (multimeters, continuity testers, hipot testers, torque tools).
• Conduct in-process inspections and verify product conformity to quality standards and customer requirements.
• Identify, document, and escalate nonconforming material or process deviations per AS9100/ISO 9001 procedures.
• Support or lead root cause and corrective action activities for quality or production issues.
• Maintain accurate production records, traceability documentation, and labor reporting within ERP/MES systems.
• Support or lead Lean Manufacturing, 5S, continuous improvement, and error-proofing initiatives.
• Operate and support automated or semi-automated assembly equipment, including wire processing, automated crimping, labeling, test stations, and cable/harness automation (braiding machines/layout boards).
• Assist Manufacturing Engineering with process validation, first article activities, tooling improvements, and workflow optimization.
• Train and mentor Electrical Assemblers Level I and II on workmanship standards, processes, and best practices.
• Maintain compliance with ESD, FOD, safety, and clean manufacturing requirements.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Planning, and Production leadership to meet schedule and delivery commitments.
• Perform other related duties as required, including troubleshooting and recommending process improvements.

Requirements

• 2-year technical degree.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• IPC-610 Certification (Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies).
• IPC-620 Certification (Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies) or equivalent.
• J-STD-001 Certification (Soldered Electrical & Electronic Assemblies).

Skills

• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Detailed-oriented and self-motivated.
• Ability to perform moderate, demanding, physical, and repetitious work.
• Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English.
• Ability to lift 35 lbs.

Pay

$31.00 - $38.00 per hour.

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. All applicants must be “U.S. persons” within the meaning of ITAR (U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee).