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Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Epirus · Torrance, CA

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Level
Senior
Team
Manufacturing
Degree
Required
Experience asked
2+ years
Industry
Aerospace & defense
Posted
13 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A senior manufacturing role at Epirus (aerospace & defense) in Torrance, CA. Develop, demonstrate, and verify that innovative production processes are ready for production.

They ask for
2+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Lean, ISO 9001, AS9100, Automation, MES

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About the role

Duties

Set standards for design and manufacturing with cross-functional engineering teams. Drive design updates to improve manufacturability.

Evaluate and implement software automation solutions for test stations, collaborating with test and systems teams

Lead in the structuring and evolution of the manufacturing execution system including the setup of manufacturing work center architecture and product flow for testing

Participate in development of new factory and introduction of new product lines

Evaluate non-conformances realized in hardware testing and implement solutions with test and engineering organizations

Develop, demonstrate, and verify that innovative production processes are ready for production

Work in a fast paced agile environment and adapt to evolving design and production challenges

Create KPI’s and other metrics that provide data to drive decisions on design and process changes that support program cost and delivery goals.

Provide inputs to manufacturing plans and operation strategy; regularly prepare and present data to upper management

Participation in daily, weekly production meetings and focus on resolving manufacturing defects and yield related discrepancies

Interface with production technician, engineering team and leadership daily

Develop training materials for manufacturing engineering team and drive tasking in weekly scrum meetings

Train and coach technician team on new processes or to improve quality

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Software engineering, Systems Engineering or related discipline

2+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering

Expert in documenting detailed assembly instructions with 3D models, pictures, diagrams and text

3D modeling design experience

Basic familiarity with MES systems

Knowledge of Environmental, Health and Safety elements

Strong written and oral communication skills

Collaborative; capable of working across all levels of the organization

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

Qualifications

Hands-on experience developing software in a programming language such as Python

Aerospace/Defense experience and/or military experience

Knowledge of Production Systems and Lean Manufacturing elements

Geometric dimensioning and tolerances

RF and Power Test

Understanding of how MRP works in product development and production environments

Experience with ISO9001/AS9100 quality management systems elements

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.

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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.

For the state of California only, the range of starting pay for this role is:

$111,109 — $130,275 USD

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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 in product development, manufacturing, electronics, and mechanical assembly. The role will lead the development of a manufacturing execution system (MES) including focus on unique and novel manufacturing capabilities. In this role, you will work closely with an exceptional engineering team and support daily production activities. This person will be responsible to create and implement digital work instructions, procedures used to standardize workflow that optimizes the production process.

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