Principal Manufacturing Engineer

Principal Manufacturing EngineerTorrance, California, United StatesAbout EpirusEpirus 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 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 standardization in approaching ECN and NPI management from design release to manufacturability. 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, equipment, and workstation design used to standardize workflow to optimize production.Responsibilities:Standardize engineering change and new product introduction process between design release and manufacturabilityPartner with electrical and mechanical engineering teams to assess design requirements and producibility as well as provide DFM feedbackThink creatively to resolve and challenge conflicting requirementsEvaluate and implement software automation solutions for test stations, collaborating with test and systems teamsLead in the structuring and evolution of the manufacturing execution system including the setup of manufacturing work center architecture and product flow for testingParticipate in development of new factory and introduction of new product linesEvaluate non-conformances realized in hardware testing and implement solutions with test and engineering organizationsDevelop, demonstrate, and verify that innovative production processes are ready for productionWork in a fast-paced agile environment and adapt to evolving design and production challengesUse production data (SPC, FPY, Overall yield, etc.) to drive decisions on design and process changes that support program cost and delivery goalsProvide inputs to manufacturing plans and operation strategyParticipation in daily, weekly production meetings and focus on resolving manufacturing defects and yield related discrepanciesInterface with production technician, engineering team and leadership dailyDevelop training materials and mentor technicians on assembly processBasic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Mechanical engineering, Electrical engineering, Software engineering, Systems Engineering or related discipline8+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineeringProven implementation of lean manufacturing or high-volume manufacturing flows, including work station design, automation installation, process flow, etc.Solidworks or 3D modeling design experienceExperience with Crane and Rigging best practicesStrong electro-mechanical background with an emphasis on large system integrationProficient in documenting detailed assembly instructions with 3D models, pictures, diagrams and textGeometric design and tolerancingKnowledge of Environmental, Health and Safety elements, especially related to RF testingStrong written and oral communication skillsAbility to interface with vendors, and customersCollaborative; capable of working across all levels of the organizationUS Citizen and/or Permanent Resident (future security clearance may be required)Preferred Qualifications:Hands-on experience developing software in a programming language such as PythonExperience with RF Products, Electromechanical assembly, and testIndustry 4.0 topics including Model based Engineering, Automation, IoT and Digital ThreadAerospace/Defense experience and/or military experienceKnowledge of Production Systems and Lean Manufacturing elementsGeometric dimensioning and tolerancesRF and Power TestUnderstanding of how ERP/MES works in product development and production environmentsExperience with ISO9001/AS9100 quality management systems elements ITAR REQUIREMENTS:To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.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.As required by the Equal Pay Transparency Act, Epirus provides a reasonable range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location.For the state of California only, the range of starting pay for this role is:$140,500 - $161,300 USD