Production Supervisor

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.

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JOB SUMMARY

In this vital role, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of printed circuit assembly (PCA) and RF module testing within a high-mix, high-reliability electronics manufacturing environment. This role ensures production goals are met through effective team leadership, test process optimization, equipment management, and strict adherence to RF test standards. The supervisor drives quality, throughput, and continuous improvement initiatives while supporting cross-functional engineering teams in root-cause analysis and new product introduction (NPI).

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Team Leadership & Operations

Supervise, train, and schedule a team of PCA test technicians and module test operators.

Ensure staffing levels support production schedules and on-time delivery (OTD) targets.

Conduct daily stand-ups, assign work, and communicate production priorities.

Monitor test floor discipline, ESD compliance, and safe handling of RF assemblies.

Test Process Oversight

Oversee execution of RF, digital, and mixed-signal test procedures for PCA and module-level assemblies.

Ensure all testing follows established IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and ISO9001/AS9100 standards.

Review and approve test reports, yield data, and failure documentation.

Escalate non-conforming results and coordinate with Quality and Engineering.

Continuous Improvement & Engineering Support

Partner with Test Engineering to refine test limits, scripts, fixtures, and test plans.

Lead root-cause investigations using tools such as 5-Why, Ishikawa, Pareto, DFMEA/PFMEA.

Implement improvements to reduce retest rate, improve yields, and shorten cycle time.

Support NPI test readiness, including procedure development and technician training.

Equipment & Documentation Management

Ensure calibration and operational status of RF test equipment.

Maintain accurate MES/ERP test logs, calibration records, and NCR documentation.

Ensure work instructions and test procedures are current and accessible.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

Required job skills, experience and education include:

Associate or bachelors degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field.

3+ years of electronics manufacturing experience, with 2+ years in RF testing

2+ years of supervisory or lead experience in production or test environment

Strong knowledge of RF test methods (S-parameters, gain, noise figure, power output, VSWR, return loss) required

Hands-on experience with RF test equipment

Ability to read schematics, test instructions, and interpret measurement data

Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities

Preferred qualifications include:

Experience in aerospace, defense, SATCOM, or telecom manufacturing

Familiarity with automated test systems (ATE), LabView, Python, or test scripting

Knowledge of Lean/6s methods, SPC, and process capability metrics

Experience with MES/ERP systems such as SAP, FactoryLogix, or Oracle

IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001 certification

WORK ENVIRONMENT

RF test lab and production floor setting

Use of oscilloscopes, VNAs, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, etc.

Requires standing, bench work, and lifting up to 30 lbs.

Strict ESD-safe practices required

BENEFITS

Join a successful and growing company investing in our future success

Flexible work hours

Generous vacation policy

Paid five-week sabbatical every five years

401(k) matching

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life, short 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 Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Compensation details: 75000-130000 Yearly Salary

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