Factory Operations Manager

Epirus designs and builds cutting-edge, high-powered microwave (HPM) systems that have the ability to transform industries. With a successful foothold in the defense industry, where we invented directed energy weapon systems that surpass current capabilities, we’re creating new possibilities for intelligently-driven power products in commercial markets.

Job objective: This is an exciting role in a growing company. The ideal candidate for the position is someone who has experience leading in a fast paced product build and test environment. This person will be responsible for defining and implementing value stream approach and manufacturing processes, communicating these processes into agile and automated workflows, and driving lean tools. In this role, you work closely with talented technicians and partner with engineers to produce advanced technology products and lead continuous improvement in areas such as; manufacturing, materials planning, maintenance, and general operations.

Duties

• Oversee daily manufacturing and test operations in support of product build objectives
• Partner with product owners and program managers to define, maintain and manage production schedule
• Ensure quality, safety and security standards are maintained
• Implement lean tools and standard operating procedures within value stream to minimize process variation and reduce waste
• Staff and train qualified assembly and test technicians
• Lead the transition of manufacturing from low rate to volume production
• Measure performance and defect data for frequent root cause analysis to solve recurring or systemic problems with engineering and supply chain team members to develop standard operating procedures
• Identify improvement opportunities and perform under minimal supervision to attain results as well as process enhancements
• Liaison with facilities manager for the maintenance, safety elements and improvements of factory areas

Required Qualifications

• BS degree in an Engineering discipline, Operations Management or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing or product build environment
• System thinker with lean or 6Sigma expertise
• Proven success in building teams
• Proficient in shop floor control systems (MES and MRP), capacity analysis and production planning
• Strong analytical mindset and problem solving skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills at all levels of the organization
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• US Citizen and/or Permanent Resident (future security clearance may be required)

Desired Qualifications

• Aerospace/Defense experience and/or military experience
• Experience working with RF and Digital Electronics components and complex assemblies
• Exposure to agile product development process
• Advanced data analytics
• Knowledge of material movement methods including heavy lift, crane hoist and forklift
• Project management experience

Epirus was the magical bow with infinite arrows wielded by the Greek heroTheseus. Like our namesake, we strive to be fast, efficient, and limitless in our approach. This agility, combined with a culture of innovation in systems development, allows us to move quickly without losing the decades of lessons learned.

We have developed technologies that leverage new breakthroughs in sensors and high-power microwaves, combined with computer vision and advanced software control. Our first broad-market application is a comprehensive defense system to defeat offensive drones at scale.