Production Supervisor

Epiq Design Solutions•Frederick, MD

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About The Position

Epiq Solutions develops software-defined radio (SDR) products and processing solutions for maritime, land, air, and space applications. The Production Supervisor oversees day-to-day printed circuit assembly (PCA) and RF module testing in a high-mix, high-reliability electronics manufacturing environment. The role is responsible for meeting production goals through team leadership, test-process optimization, equipment management, and adherence to RF test standards. The supervisor drives quality, throughput, and continuous improvement while supporting engineering teams with root-cause analysis and new product introduction (NPI). The position supervises and schedules PCA test technicians and module test operators; oversees RF, digital, and mixed-signal testing; reviews test reports and failure documentation; and coordinates nonconforming results with Quality and Engineering. It also supports test readiness for new products, manages test equipment and production documentation, and ensures test procedures and work instructions remain current.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field.
At least 3 years of electronics manufacturing experience, including at least 2 years in RF testing.
At least 2 years of supervisory or lead experience in a production or test environment.
Strong knowledge of RF test methods, including S-parameters, gain, noise figure, power output, VSWR, and return loss.
Hands-on experience with RF test equipment.
Ability to read schematics and test instructions and interpret measurement data.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Supervise, train, and schedule PCA test technicians and module test operators.
Ensure staffing supports production schedules and on-time delivery targets.
Conduct daily stand-ups, assign work, and communicate production priorities.
Monitor test-floor discipline, ESD compliance, and safe handling of RF assemblies.
Oversee RF, digital, and mixed-signal test procedures for PCA and module-level assemblies.
Ensure testing follows IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and ISO9001/AS9100 standards.
Review and approve test reports, yield data, and failure documentation.
Escalate nonconforming results and coordinate with Quality and Engineering.
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, and DFMEA/PFMEA.
Implement improvements to reduce retest rates, improve yields, and shorten cycle time.
Support NPI test readiness, including procedure development and technician training.
Ensure RF test equipment is calibrated and operational.
Maintain accurate MES/ERP test logs, calibration records, and NCR documentation.
Ensure work instructions and test procedures are current and accessible.