Manufacturing Engineer - Mount Airy, MD / Frederick, MD at EPIQ DESIGN SOLUTIONS, LLC.

Mount Airy, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jun, 26

Salary

145000.0

Posted On

11 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

PCB Fabrication, PCA Assembly, Continuous Improvement, Process Optimization, Quality Assurance, Root Cause Corrective Action, Design Reviews, New Product Introduction, Material Analysis, Supply Base Management, Cross-functional Collaboration, Supplier Management, IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, ISO-9001, AS9100

Industry

Telecommunications

Description

Description COMPANY BACKGROUND Epiq Solutions develops cutting-edge software-defined radio (SDR) products and processing solutions to enable spectrum dominance for maritime, land, air, and space domains. With 15 years serving government and commercial enterprise customers and 25K+ devices fielded to date, Epiq Solutions is a trusted partner with a proven heritage of delivering open architecture products in radically small form factors where time-to-market, cost, and performance are critical for mission success. For more information, visit https://epiqsolutions.com. JOB DESCRIPTION We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will work with outside contract manufacturers to enhance the quality of our PCB Fabrications and Printed Circuit Assemblies (PCAs). The ideal candidate will drive continuous improvement initiatives, optimize manufacturing processes, and work with vendors to ensure high-quality standards for PCBs and PCAs used in our cutting-edge products. This role requires strong technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional results. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Develop and implement process improvements for PCB designs and fabrication to reduce defects, improve yield, and enhance product reliability. Develop and implement process improvements for PCA assembly to reduce defects, improve yield, and enhance product reliability. Investigate quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions. Engage in design reviews for PCB and PCA development and guidelines for best practices. Partner with R&D, production, and design engineering teams to prevent and resolve quality issues and support new product introductions (NPI). Direct material analysis for PCB designs. Support qualification and maintenance of PCB and PCA supply bases. Evaluate and recommend cross-sectioning equipment, fixtures or tools to improve PCB manufacturing precision and throughput. Support with cross-sectional functions for PCB internal defect analysis. Work with suppliers to ensure raw materials and processes meet quality specifications. Address supplier-related quality issues and drive corrective actions. Requirements SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or a related field 10+ years of engineering experience with manufacturing process engineering, PCB fabrication, or assembly processes Knowledge of printed circuit board fabrication and circuit card assembly, processes, and related industry specifications Proficiency with root cause corrective action (RCCA) investigations and resolving production issues with suppliers and sub-tier suppliers Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams as well as both internal and external stakeholders Familiarity with quality standards such as IPC-A-610, IPC-A-600, IPC–6012, J-STD-001, ISO-9001, and AS9100 Eligibility to work on Federal contracts that require U.S. Citizenship BENEFITS Generous unlimited paid time off policy Paid five-week sabbatical every five years 401(k) matching at 100% of first 6% of salary Health, dental, vision insurance Life, short-term and long-term disability insurance Employee assistance program Wellness reimbursement Charitable giving company match Competitive salary commensurate with experience and performance Fun, laid-back culture and rewarding work! Epiq is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information (including family medical history), or status as a protected veteran.

Responsibilities

The Manufacturing Engineer will collaborate with external contract manufacturers to enhance the quality of PCB fabrications and Printed Circuit Assemblies (PCAs) by driving continuous improvement and optimizing manufacturing processes. Key duties include developing process improvements, investigating quality issues, engaging in design reviews, and supporting the qualification of the PCB and PCA supply bases.