Allen Control Systems
Production Manager - Electrical Components
Austin, TX
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 15 days ago
Computer VisionOperations ManagementSupply ChainProcess ImprovementERPRoboticsControlsLeadershipCollaborationLean Manufacturing
About the role
- We are seeking an experienced and highly accountable Production Manager - Electrical Components to build and lead our wire harness and PCBA manufacturing operations in Austin, TX.
Responsibilities
- Team & Facility Build-Out - Hire, train, and lead a team of harness assemblers, PCBA rework technicians, and production planners
- design and stand up the physical layout, workstations, and tooling needed to support high-volume Class 3 harness production.
- Harness Process Development - Design and implement repeatable, documented processes - cutting, stripping, crimping, soldering, lacing/braiding, potting, and continuity/hipot testing - that meet IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class 3 workmanship standards at scale.
- PCBA Rework & Processing - Own rework, repair, and reprocessing of PCBAs that fail test or inspection, applying IPC-7711/7721 and J-STD-001 standards to determine repair vs. scrap and to drive down recurring failure modes.
- Production Execution - Drive the daily manufacturing schedule to meet aggressive delivery milestones for defense and commercial partners.
- ERP & Workflow Mastery - Own the digital production flow within Odoo, ensuring all manufacturing orders, work centers, travelers/routings, and inventory movements are tracked with 100% accuracy.
- Quality & Accountability - Implement and enforce rigorous QA/QC protocols alongside the Quality Manager, including IPC Class 3 inspection criteria and rework/repair traceability.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration - Bridge the gap between Engineering, Supply Chain, and Production to resolve harness and PCBA bottlenecks and implement DFM/DFA feedback in real time.
- Backed by our founders' successful exits from two previous ventures acquired for a combined $180M in 2022, we are committed to ensuring that the groundbreaking technologies we develop will have a real-world impact.
Requirements
- 8+ years in manufacturing or production management, specifically with wire harness/cable assembly and/or PCBA manufacturing and rework.
- Leadership - Proven track record of managing production teams in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, a related field, or equivalent years of experience.
- Startup Scaling - You have experience taking a production floor from "hand-built prototypes" to "standardized, high-volume, Class 3 output."
- Defense Industry Knowledge - Understanding of the rigors required for hardware deployed to the tactical edge, including relevant quality and traceability expectations.
Nice to have
- IPC Class 3 experience required, CIS/CIT certification a plus.
- Standards Expertise - Deep, hands-on knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 (harness) and IPC-7711/7721 & J-STD-001 (PCBA rework)
- Systems Expertise - Deep experience with ERP systems (Odoo highly preferred) for managing BOMs, inventory, travelers, and work orders.
Compensation
- Competitive salary
Benefits
- ACS Equity Package
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- We are developing a small, autonomous gun turret that employs advanced computer vision and control systems to precisely target and neutralize small drones and loitering munitions.
Company info
- Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a cutting-edge defense startup, founded by two ex-Navy electrical engineers with a proven track record in robotics and software.
Equal opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.
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