RF Manufacturing Engineer

Blue Signal Search; Ridgewood (NJ); On-site; USD 111,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled RF Manufacturing Engineer to enhance production capabilities in high-performance electronic systems. This pivotal role focuses on optimizing manufacturing processes and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in RF product manufacturing and a passion for driving efficiency. Join a team dedicated to excellence in aerospace, defense, and telecommunications, with a clear pathway to leadership roles. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

401k retirement plans

Generous PTO

Relocation support

Qualifications

• 10+ years in RF-focused manufacturing engineering.
• Experience with high-power RF amplifiers and telecom systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead RF manufacturing processes for quality and efficiency.
• Develop standardized processes for certification readiness.

Skills

RF manufacturing engineering

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma methodologies

Project management

Process optimization

Education

Degree in Electrical or RF Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Excel

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RF Manufacturing Engineer

Industry/Specialty: Advanced Electronics & RF Systems

Location: Greater Ridgewood, NJ area

A rapidly expanding innovator in RF and microwave technologies is seeking a skilled RF Manufacturing Engineer to strengthen and scale its production capabilities. This is a mission-critical role supporting operations and process excellence in the manufacturing of high-performance electronic systems used in sectors such as aerospace, defense, and telecommunications.

The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of RF product manufacturing, hands-on process leadership, and experience driving efficiency and compliance across engineering and production environments. This position offers an exceptional pathway to grow into an operations leadership role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize RF manufacturing processes to ensure high first-pass yields, on-time delivery, and quality excellence.
• Develop and document standardized processes to support certification readiness (including for industry-specific standards).
• Champion a process-driven culture across teams, guiding operators and staff through continuous improvement practices.
• Identify and scope resourcing and staffing needs to support growth and scalability in manufacturing.
• Launch and manage cross-functional improvement initiatives using project management best practices.
• Translate engineering designs (electrical, mechanical, and RF schematics) into production-ready processes.

What Success Looks Like

• Manufacturing workflows are streamlined and yield consistent quality output.
• Teams adopt process ownership and contribute to a culture of accountability and efficiency.
• Product ramp-ups from prototype to full-scale production meet quality, cost, and timeline targets.
• Milestone progress is achieved toward operational certifications and industry compliance.

Candidate Profile

• 10+ years of experience in RF-focused manufacturing engineering, ideally in high-mix, low-to-mid volume environments.
• Background in sectors like high-power RF amplifiers, telecom systems, filters, or related RF hardware.
• Proven track record of scaling production and implementing KPIs, SOPs, and lean/6-Sigma methodologies.
• Comfortable bridging the gap between big company systems and small/mid-sized company agility (i.e., $20M range operations).
• Adept at collaborating across departments, from engineering to the production floor.

Technical Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical or RF Engineering (or related field).
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, P&ID diagrams, and 3D mechanical design tools.
• Familiarity with CNC, assembly line techniques, and RF testing workflows.
• Experience with military-grade standards and interpreting regulatory and customer specifications.
• Mastery of tools like MS Project, Excel, and documentation platforms for process control and planning.

Bonus Experience

• Exposure to AS9100, ISO9001, or similar compliance frameworks.
• Expertise in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma certification, or comparable continuous improvement systems.
• Prior involvement in start-to-finish plant certifications or operational overhauls.

Soft Skills & Attributes

• Passionate about process ownership and team enablement.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to get tactical and hands-on as needed.
• Natural leader who thrives in cross-functional environments and dynamic conditions.
• Strong communicator with an ability to coach and influence across teams and disciplines.
• Retirement plans (401k), generous PTO, and relocation support available.
• Clear advancement pathway toward operational leadership.

About Blue Signal:

Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top-tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at bit.ly/46Gs4yS

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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