Epirus designs and builds cutting-edge, high-powered microwave (HPM) systems that have the ability to transform industries. With a successful foothold in the defense industry, where we invented directed energy weapon systems that surpass current capabilities, we’re creating new possibilities for intelligently-driven power products in commercial markets.

Job objective: This is an exciting role in a growing company. The ideal candidate for the Industrial & Data Analytics Engineer position is someone who has experience in creating meaningful insights from production data and implementing factory systems in a low volume, high mix manufacturing environment. In this role, you will work closely with the engineering team to understand and model product line capability and capacity. You will also develop designs for, and lead the set-up of, factory production systems. You will have the opportunity to utilize lean thinking, simulation modeling, and decision-making that will optimize factory performance.

Duties 

• Lead Factory layout and facilities related initiatives
• Develop metrics and dashboards that create actionable insights for the production organization.
• Create value stream maps and identify improvement opportunities that reduce product cost and variation
• Manage cross-functional process improvement projects
• Lead and train the manufacturing team in lean waste reduction efforts
• Utilize statistical analysis to identify process improvements that reduce variation and defects
• Participate in design reviews focused on producibility and design for manufacturing and testing
• Build and maintain capacity and simulation models for various product types
• Lead in the structuring and evolution of the manufacturing execution system including the setup of manufacturing work center architecture and product flow
• Work in an fast paced agile environment and adapt to evolving design and production challenges
• Provide inputs to manufacturing plans and operation strategy
• Interface with production technician, engineering team and leadership on a daily basis

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or other related engineering degree
• 4+ years of experience in industrial engineering role or production environment
• Deep understanding of manufacturing execution systems (MES) and data analytics with SQL, Python, and Tableau.
• Familiarity with capacity modeling, layout design, value stream mapping, and simulation modeling
• Demonstrated project management, change management, and continuous improvement (6 sigma, 5S) experience
• Ability to use a pallet jack and lift boxes of up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• US Citizen (future security clearance may be required)

Desired Qualifications

• Aerospace/Defense experience and/or military experience
• Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerances
• Proficient in documenting detailed assembly instructions with 3D models, pictures, diagrams and text
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Collaborative; capable of working across all levels of the organization
• Understanding of how MRP works in product development and production environments
• Knowledge of Production Systems and Lean Manufacturing elements
• Knowledge of Environmental, Health and Safety elements
• Use of SolidWorks, 2D and 3D modeling software
• Experience with RF Products, Electromechanical assembly and test
• Experience with ISO9001/AS9100 quality management systems elements

At Epirus, we strive to be fast, efficient, and limitless in our approach. This agility, combined with a culture of innovation in systems development, allows us to move quickly without losing the decades of lessons learned.    

We have developed technologies that leverage new breakthroughs in sensors and high-power microwaves, combined with computer vision and advanced software control. Our first broad-market application is a comprehensive defense system to defeat offensive drones at scale.