Production Supervisor

EPIQ DESIGN SOLUTIONS, LLC.; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) matching

Generous vacation policy

Sabbatical after five years

Job summary

Epiq Solutions seeks a dedicated supervisor to oversee PCA and RF module testing in a high-mix electronics environment. You will lead a skilled team, ensure on-time delivery, and drive testing standards and continuous improvement across test processes.

The role partners with Test Engineering and Quality to optimize RF, digital, and mixed-signal tests, while maintaining calibration, documentation, and IPC/J-STD compliance. Strong leadership and RF expertise are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and schedule PCA test technicians and module test operators.
• Ensure staffing levels support 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 execution of RF, digital, and mixed-signal test procedures for PCA and module-level assemblies.
• Review and approve test reports, yield data, and failure documentation.
• Escalate non-conforming 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 5-Why, Ishikawa, Pareto, DFMEA/PFMEA.
• Implement improvements to reduce retest rate, improve yields, and shorten cycle time.
• Support NPI test readiness, including procedure development and technician training.
• Ensure calibration and operational status of RF test equipment.
• Maintain MES/ERP test logs, calibration records, and NCR documentation.
• Ensure work instructions and test procedures are current and accessible.

Skills

RF testing methods

Team leadership

Reading schematics

Analytical troubleshooting

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in Electronics or related field

Tools

RF test equipment

LabVIEW

Python

MES/ERP systems (SAP, FactoryLogix, Oracle)

Job description

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Epiq Solutions develops cutting-edge software-defined radio (SDR) products and processing solutions to enable spectrum dominance for maritime, land, air, and space domains. With 15 years serving government and commercial enterprise customers and 25K+ devices fielded to date, Epiq Solutions is a trusted partner with a proven heritage of delivering open architecture products in radically small form factors where time-to-market, cost, and performance are critical for mission success.

For more information, visit https://epiqsolutions.com.

JOB SUMMARY

In this vital role, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of printed circuit assembly (PCA) and RF module testing within a high-mix, high-reliability electronics manufacturing environment. This role ensures production goals are met through effective team leadership, test process optimization, equipment management, and strict adherence to RF test standards. The supervisor drives quality, throughput, and continuous improvement initiatives while supporting cross-functional engineering teams in root-cause analysis and new product introduction (NPI).

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Team Leadership & Operations

• Supervise, train, and schedule a team of PCA test technicians and module test operators.
• Ensure staffing levels support production schedules and on-time delivery (OTD) targets.
• Conduct daily stand-ups, assign work, and communicate production priorities.
• Monitor test floor discipline, ESD compliance, and safe handling of RF assemblies.

Test Process Oversight

• Oversee execution of RF, digital, and mixed-signal test procedures for PCA and module-level assemblies.
• Ensure all testing follows established IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and ISO9001/AS9100 standards.
• Review and approve test reports, yield data, and failure documentation.
• Escalate non-conforming results and coordinate with Quality and Engineering.

Continuous Improvement & Engineering Support

• 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, DFMEA/PFMEA.
• Implement improvements to reduce retest rate, improve yields, and shorten cycle time.
• Support NPI test readiness, including procedure development and technician training.

Equipment & Documentation Management

• Ensure calibration and operational status of RF test equipment.
• Maintain accurate MES/ERP test logs, calibration records, and NCR documentation.
• Ensure work instructions and test procedures are current and accessible.

Requirements

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

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

Preferred qualifications include:

• 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

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• RF test lab and production floor setting
• Use of oscilloscopes, VNAs, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, etc.
• Requires standing, bench work, and lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Strict ESD-safe practices required

BENEFITS

• Join a successful and growing company investing in our future success
• Flexible work hours
• Generous vacation policy
• Paid five-week sabbatical every five years
• 401(k) matching
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Life, short and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness reimbursement
• Charitable giving company match
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and performance
• Fun, laid-back culture and rewarding work!

Epiq Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.