About Epirus
Epirus is a high-growth technology company dedicated to overcoming the asymmetric challenges inherent to the future of national security. Epirus' flagship product, Leonidas, is a software-defined system built using intelligent power management techniques which allow power-hungry systems to do more with less.
Job Summary: This is an exciting Supplier Quality Engineer role with an innovative, high-growth defense technology company. The ideal candidate has experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or supplier development and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining supplier quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and product requirements. You will work closely with talented engineering, manufacturing and supply chain teams to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement throughout the supply base to ensure the highest level of product quality and reliability.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement supplier quality management programs, including audits, assessments, material readiness reviews, and qualification activities/criteria.
- Ensure suppliers comply with applicable regulatory, contractual, and company quality requirements.
- Evaluate and qualify suppliers through audits, assessments, and risk analysis.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for supplier quality issues.
- Support supplier performance reviews, including tracking metrics/KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to resolve technical and quality-related challenges including the disposition of non-conforming material.
- Support first article inspections (FAI), process validation, and qualification of new suppliers and components.
- Provide technical guidance and training to suppliers to improve quality and manufacturing processes.
- Develop and implement inspection plans to ensure effective verification of product characteristics by receiving inspection.
- Actively engage in the product development process representing supplier quality to drive supplier readiness and ensure DFM considerations are addressed early.
Basic Qualifications:
- BS degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.
- 2+ years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or supplier development.
- Familiarity with GD&T and engineering drawings.
- Experience working with machined parts, sheet metal, PCBs, cable assemblies, or electromechanical systems.
- Experience with inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and CMM reports.
- Proficiency in root cause analysis, failure analysis, and problem-solving methodologies.
- Experience using data analysis tools to identify trends and establish metrics.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and drive supplier improvements in a fast-paced start-up environment.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Certifications such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), or related certification is a plus.
- Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or IPC standards.
- Experience using ERP and MES systems.
- Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, medical device, or other highly regulated industries.
- Knowledge of Advanced Quality Mechanisms such PFMEA, Control Plans and Measurement Capability Analysis.
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to travel up to 50% as needed to supplier locations and manufacturing sites.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
At Epirus, you’ll work with technical peers and great people—and get first crack at some of the defining technology challenges of our time. Here, “impossible” is just a challenge. We're a diverse, fast-growing team of change-makers fueling the future of energy with revolutionary solutions. Join us and rewrite the rules.
Skills Required
- BS degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.
- 2+ years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or supplier development.
- Familiarity with GD&T and engineering drawings.
- Experience working with machined parts, sheet metal, PCBs, cable assemblies, or electromechanical systems.
- Experience with inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and CMM reports.
- Proficiency in root cause analysis, failure analysis, and problem-solving methodologies.
- Experience using data analysis tools to identify trends and establish metrics.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to influence supplier improvements.
- Ability to travel up to 50% to supplier locations and manufacturing sites.
- ITAR eligibility: must be U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible for required authorizations.
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or related certification.
- Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or IPC standards.
- Experience using ERP and MES systems.
- Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, medical device, or other highly regulated industries.
- Knowledge of advanced quality mechanisms such as PFMEA, Control Plans, and Measurement Capability Analysis.
What We Do
Epirus is a high-growth technology company developing solid-state, software-defined directed energy systems that enable unprecedented counter-electronics effects and power management solutions to optimize power efficiency in defense and commercial applications. With a constant emphasis on innovation, we are redefining the future of power to bring tomorrow’s capabilities to life, today. To deliver on our mission, we are always looking for problem solvers, changemakers and innovators to join our fast-growing team. People are the most important part of Epirus – and always come first. We don’t believe in the word impossible and are always asking “why not” as work to usher in a new paradigm of power efficiency. Our fast-growing team is agile, creative, and innovative. We support a culture of constant learning and sense of belonging among our team members and know that mentorship matters. We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and beyond. Visit our website to learn more. www.epirusinc.com
Why Work With Us
We're a people-first culture that ensures every employee is heard and has the opportunity to grow. At Epirus, we're using cutting edge technology and provide the ability to work with passionate team members. We truly believe that failure is not a setback, but an opportunity. We move fast and build cool things, come join us!
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