Quality Engineering (Assembly / Manufacturing)

About 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. Join Epirus as a Supplier Quality Engineer and play a pivotal role in shaping the reliability and performance of leading-edge technologies. In this highly collaborative role, you will drive supplier quality excellence across a dynamic, fast‑scaling supply base. You’ll partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure our suppliers deliver the precision, innovation, and consistency that define Epirus products.This is an opportunity to directly influence product quality, accelerate supplier readiness, and embed quality into every stage of the product lifecycle while working in an environment where creative problem‑solving and continuous improvement are part of the culture.Responsibilities: Build and lead supplier quality programs that support the company’s growth, including audits, assessments, readiness reviews, and qualification activities.Proactively identify and mitigate supplier risks to strengthen product reliability from development through production.Assess and qualify new and existing suppliers, ensuring alignment with Epirus’ technology roadmap and quality expectations.Track supplier performance, develop KPIs, and champion continuous improvement initiatives.Collaborate cross‑functionally to resolve quality issues, manage nonconforming material, and drive technical clarity.Provide technical coaching to suppliers to elevate their capabilities and manufacturing processes.Develop inspection strategies and measurement systems that enhance detection capability both internally and across the supply base.Represent Supplier Quality in product development to ensure supplier readiness and early incorporation of DFM principles.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.2+ years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, supplier development, or manufacturing engineering.Working knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawings.Experience with machined parts, sheet metal, PCBs, cable assemblies, or electromechanical systems.Proficiency with inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and CMM reports.Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and root‑cause analysis skills.Experience using data analysis tools to monitor trends and define metrics.Background in aerospace, defense, automotive, medical device, or similarly regulated industries.Familiarity with PFMEA, Control Plans, and measurement system capability analysis.Ability to travel up to 40% as needed to supplier and manufacturing sites.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.We're a diverse, fast-growing team of change-makers fueling the future of energy with revolutionary solutions. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location.