Epirus
Principal Product Quality Engineer
Torrance, California, United States · Principal
Sponsorship not specified$139k-$160kDetected 71 days ago
Data AnalysisStatisticsProduct ManagementSupply ChainProcess ImprovementERPMIL-STDLeadershipCommunicationProblem Solving
About the role
- This is an exciting Principal Product Quality Engineer role with an innovative, high-growth defense technology company.
- As an external and internal facing leader, you are a skilled communicator who can translate Epirus' quality expectations to all parties with a hands-on approach to problem solving and process improvement.
Responsibilities
- Lead quality planning and execution for NPI programs from concept through production ramp
- Establish and deploy advanced quality mechanisms in the product development process to drive production readiness
- Drive and support implementation of design reviews, process readiness reviews, and production readiness gates
- Design Assurance
- Own and drive Design for Quality (DfQ) principles across engineering teams
- Support and implement risk management activities including DFMEA, PFMEA, and hazard analyses
- Partner with engineering to define critical-to-quality (CTQ) and/or key characteristics and acceptance criteria
- Influence design decisions using data, reliability modeling, and failure analysis
- Partner with engineering to develop and execute product reliability strategies and test plans
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering, or related field
- 8+ years of experience in quality, manufacturing, or engineering working in aerospace/defense or similar regulated and/or complex hardware environments
- Familiarity with system integration and test for complex applications
- Strong proficiency in root cause analysis, failure analysis, reliability testing, and problem-solving methodologies
- Knowledge of quality management system standards such as ISO 9001, AS9100, and/or other similar standards
- Knowledge of advanced quality mechanisms and principles utilizing an APQP framework (DFMEA, PFMEA, etc)
- Experience using data analysis tools to identify trends and establish metrics using SPC and issue/defect management systems.
- Ability to travel up to 25% as needed.
Nice to have
- Preferred Skills and Experience:
Skills
- Advanced degree in engineering or related discipline
- Certifications such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Auditor or Six Sigma
- Working knowledge of Agile based development processes
- Strong understanding of electronics, complex assemblies, system integration and test
- Expertise in reliability modeling and statistical analysis
- Familiarity with MIL-STD testing standards and environmental qualification
- Experience supporting FRACAS and reliability growth programs
- Experience with Oracle ERP and QMS software implementation/execution.
Compensation
- $139,300 - $160,000 USD
Company info
- About Epirus
- E pirus 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.
- Ensure requirements are traceable to applicable customer, program and industry requirements with robust and effective verification/validation plans
Visa & Work Authorization
- citizen or national, (ii) U
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