Quality Control Engineer II - Rolling Meadows, IL

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

Epiq Solutions is seeking a full-time Quality Control Engineer with 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience to join our Production team providing inspection and testing of both our custom and commercial wireless communications systems. The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure that our products meet or exceed design specifications and performance. This includes the use of automated tests, hands-on testing of solutions, incoming and final inspection, and collecting and analyzing test results. The ideal candidate has experience in quality assurance, partnering with engineering teams, interacting with production staff, collecting data to measure performance, and reporting test results. The candidate will work closely with both engineering and product management teams.

• Conduct thorough testing and analysis of electronic modules and printed circuit boards to ensure functionality and reliability.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes to identify areas for improvement and enhance overall efficiency and quality.
• Investigate and determine root causes of defects or failures, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure compliance with established quality standards and industry regulations throughout the production process.
• Oversee production workflows and product testing procedures, ensuring consistency and adherence to specifications.
• Document inspection results, root cause analyses, and process improvements to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform preventative maintenance on production test equipment to ensure optional functionality and accuracy.
• Maintain comprehensive quality records related to assembly systems and finished products.
• Manage and update assembly documentation to ensure accuracy in product builds and quality tracking.
• Prepare and present detailed test results, reports, and recommendations to management, engineering, and test teams.
• Oversee the Return Material Authorization System (RMA), serving as a point of contact for customer inquiries and resolutions.
• Develop and implement corrective action plans to address production and supplier-related quality issues.

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in quality assurance within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with engineering teams to diagnose and resolve testing failures.
• Proficiency in quality systems and standards, such as ISO 9001, Six Sigma, and other industry best practices.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities, with a methodical approach to identifying and implementing solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ensuring clear documentation and effective cross-functional collaboration.
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret test data and quality metrics.
• Self-motivated and highly organized, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Desired

• Strong understanding of radio frequency (RF) concepts and signal generation principles.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python for automation, data analysis, or test scripting.
• Experience working with or actively participating in an ISO-certified quality management system, such as ISO 9001.

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
• Company paid life, short term, 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.