TRC Talent is seeking a contract avionics technician for a long-term role with a leading avionics manufacturer in San Jose. This is a fully onsite role. You will utilize your skills and expertise to fabricate and install wire harnesses, electronic systems, modules, and sub-assemblies on our industry leading aircraft. You will be working in a fast-paced prototype development environment and will be expected to work as part of a team. Hour rate is $70/hr.

Roles and Responsibilities:

-Responsible for hiring, training, and developing a team of aerospace prototype and production technicians.

-Provide personnel development plans, give feedback on performance, and perform reviews with direct reports.

-Lead the daily production meetings to communicate priorities and goals to the team and between shifts.

-Collaborate with Supply Chain, Quality, Certification, and Engineering in the development and execution of aircraft manufacturing.

-Assist in the development of a low volume production process and the transition to high volume production.

-Assist in developing training materials to support certification and production build activities.

-Provide technical leadership and help mentor staff to diagnose and solve problems and build capabilities.

-Ensure a culture of safety which includes employee feedback and participation in people & product safety. Ensure adherence to Safety and Environmental Health objectives, policies, and work practices.

-Support and drive a culture of continuous improvement identifying ways to improve through process, design and technology.

Experience Level:

- Minimum 10 years of related experience in the Aerospace industry.

-Minimum 5 years supervisory experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment.

-Knowledge of aircraft manufacturing methods including any or all of the following; Wire harness fabrication and installation, mechanical system assembly and installation, composite fabrication and assembly, and aircraft assembly.

-Understanding of aircraft safety, tool control, FOD, and industry standards.

-Experience working in a product development environment.

-Effective organizational and time management skills.

-Strong computer skills with an emphasis on Google suite.

-Ability to work in a fast paced and highly regulated environment with adaptability to changing priorities.

-Great verbal and written communication skills and a high attention to detail are required.