Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Echodyne

Position Title: Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Radar Reinvented.

Echodyne offers the worlds first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).

Echodyne is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to join our fast-growing team. 

ROLE OVERVIEW

Join our team developing next-generation commercial radar solutions.

Echodyne is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to join our team working in a fast-paced environment developing high-performance commercial radar solutions. 

Echodyne offers the worlds first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, unmanned aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).

In this role, you will develop your experience in radar and PCB/PCBA technology that apply to our products. You will be working in a fast-paced environment developing next generation RADAR systems. The Manufacturing Quality Engineer will be responsible for the maintenance, compliance and enhancement of GMP quality and reliability standards of new product introduction, currently manufactured or procured components, subassemblies and products. This includes production processes and techniques, quality engineering procedures and regulatory compliance. This role monitors product quality, processes, projects and recommends changes to improve operating efficiency. This role reports to the Director, QA & Regulatory Compliance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide ownership of issues related to manufacturing quality through the Corrective Action and Preventive Action (CAPA) process
• Provide manufacturing validation and process failure mode effects analysis review and support
• Assure compliance to in-house and/or external specifications and standards, such as GMPs and ISO 9001 and AS9100 regulations
• Represent Quality on various business teams to support product and process improvement.
• Plan, write, modify and assist in the implementation of quality and reliability requirements and procedures within the Manufacturing area of Echodyne
• Perform analysis and identify trends in finished products, in-process materials and recommends corrective actions and process improvements
• Responsible for the creation and maintenance of Key Performance Indicators in the Manufacturing area
• Establish plans for improvement of quality and reliability to meet product objectives. Coordinate activities of Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality Assurance
• Provide consultation on test equipment and failure analysis, including the review of validation activities
• Provide direction to other departments to ensure that workmanship standards, acceptance criteria, and general quality policies are met
• Provide technical direction to Manufacturing in development of training, certification, audit and other programs in support of manufacturing
• Perform other related duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• Experience with PCB and PCBA troubleshooting when working with Design Engineers and Contract Manufacturers
• Experience in leading NCR and CAPA investigations by leading a team and driving file closure
• Custom metal machined parts experience, including dimensional tolerances
• Extensive experience providing reviews of manufacturing test methods and troubleshooting test failures
• Strong analytical skills with a strong emphasis on statistical analysis using data driven analysis
• Strong technical writing skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE 

(Looking for one or more as a complement to the core skills) 

• Experience in radar technology with the ability to provide support as related to Quality systems
• Proficient use of electrical, mechanical or environmental procedures, quality control testing equipment and methods
• Demonstrated proficiency in project management with proven leadership skills
• Black belt or Green belt in either six sigma or design for six sigma
• Strong quality background, CQE preferred

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience with advanced study in the quality sciences and business management disciplines
• 5+ years of experience in an electronic manufacturing environment with three years directly involved in quality engineering
• 3+ years directly involved in Quality Engineering, working in a regulated environment such as Aerospace, Medical Device or Bio-Pharma
• Ability to manage the work of others to meet deadlines in NCRs, CAPAs and other projects
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills to lead Quality efforts

Echodynes technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicants eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations. Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S. 

WHAT WE OFFER

The pay range for this position is $104,030 - $155,839 annually. 

This is an exempt role.

The expected annual salary range for this role is

$104,030—$155,839 USD

If your skills generally align but not perfectly, please apply anyway. There may be another role thats a great fit for you!

We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including:

• RSU (Restricted Stock Units)
• Generous Benefits:
• Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you 
• Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
• Virtual Care 98Point6
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)
• Travel Assistance Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Flexible PTO (exempt) / 15 days per year (non-exempt)
• 401(k) match
• Pet Insurance
• Prepaid Legal Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Company Holidays

All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.

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