About Epirus

Epirus is a high-growth technology company that develops solid-state, human-safe directed energy systems that enable unprecedented counter-electronics effects and power management solutions to enhance power efficiency in defense and commercial electronics. With a constant emphasis on innovation, we are redefining modern power systems to increase the velocity of change for our customers and bring tomorrow's capabilities to life, today.

Job objective: This is an exciting role in a growing company. The ideal candidate for the position is someone who has experience as the primary quality interface with suppliers. In this role, you will facilitate supplier quality performance assessment, initiate corrective actions and drive process improvements. You will work closely with a talented engineering, operations and supply chain team to drive continuous improvement throughout the supply chain to ensure quality parts into the factory.  

Duties 

• Perform complex Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action initiatives using industry proven tools and techniques resulting in “Can’t Fail” process improvements with suppliers

• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing on non-conforming material disposition and corrective action with suppliers 

• Actively engage in new supplier evaluation, ongoing risk assessments and audits of current suppliers 

• Actively engage in the product development process representing supplier quality 

• Provide full service support to operations and supply chain to drive quality and compliance 

• Provide Continuous Improvement coaching and development across the facility 

• Develop detailed trend and performance analytics to prevent issues from occurring/recurring. 

• Review supplier FAI for compliance  

Required Qualifications

• BS degree in Manufacturing, Electrical or Industrial Engineering, or related field 

• 3+ years of quality/manufacturing experience 

• Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerances 

• Demonstrated knowledge of advanced quality principles, root cause failure analysis, problem solving, fabrication and assembly processes 

• FAI/PPAP review experience 

• US Citizen and/or Permanent Resident (future security clearance may be required) 

Desired Qualifications

• Aerospace/Defense experience and/or military experience 

• Certified AS9100 Quality System Auditor 

• Experience with RF Products, Electromechanical assembly and test 

• Experience with electronics and/or machining 

• Good written and oral communication skills 

• Collaborative; capable of working across all levels of the organization 

• Organized; comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment 

At Epirus, we work to create innovative power solutions to solve some of the world’s most complex problems. We are forward thinking in nature and committed to bringing tomorrow’s capabilities to life, today. To deliver on our mission, our team is comprised of individuals with deep expertise in mechanical and electrical engineering (including radio frequency and digital circuit design) as well as software design. We are always looking for top-tier problem solvers and changemakers to join our fast-growing team.