RF Manufacturing Engineer Position Available In Bergen, New Jersey

RF Manufacturing Engineer at Blue Signal Search
RF Manufacturing Engineer at Blue Signal Search in Ridgewood, New Jersey
Posted in Other 20 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

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 telmunications.
The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of RF product manufacturing, hands-on process leadership, and experience driving efficiency andpliance 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 industrypliance.
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, tel 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 bigpany systems and small/mid-sizedpany 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 Auto

CAD, 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 similarpliance frameworks.
Expertise in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma certification, orparable 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.
Strongmunicator with an ability to coach and influence across teams and disciplines.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive base salary.
Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability).
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