Job Description

Why This Role Matters

At Mission Microwave, we don’t just build RF electronics- we engineer reliability, precision, and innovation into every product that leaves our floor. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll be at the center of that mission: optimizing processes, elevating quality, and enabling smooth new product launches. Your work ensures that our customers get the most dependable technology possible, while our teams benefit from smarter, more efficient production.

What You’ll Do

• Drive Process Excellence – Streamline operations to cut cycle times, reduce waste, and boost throughput.
• Launch New Products – Partner with R&D to translate designs into scalable, cost-effective manufacturing processes.
• Own Quality – Implement rigorous procedures that meet IPC, MIL-STD, ISO, and AS standards, while solving issues through root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Support Production – Troubleshoot issues, clear bottlenecks, and help teams hit aggressive delivery schedules.
• Strengthen the Supply Chain – Work with suppliers to improve quality, reduce costs, and ensure reliable performance.
• Document & Report – Keep process documentation, SOPs, and quality records airtight while delivering KPI reports to leadership.
• Champion Continuous Improvement – Lead initiatives that improve efficiency, reliability, and cost savings across the board.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Master’s a plus)
• 6+ years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience
• Deep knowledge of IPC 610, MIL-STD-883/750/1580, ISO & AS standards, and ESD procedures
• Expertise with small-to-medium RF parts, components, and assemblies
• Skilled in operations such as soldering, die attach, epoxy attach, machining, plating, PCBAs, and more
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM, Microsoft Office, and SAP (ERP/MRP systems experience preferred)
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills—backed by data, driven by logic
• Clear communicator, capable of collaborating across engineering, production, and leadership levels

What Success Looks Like

• New product launches run smoothly from lab to production floor.
• Quality issues are addressed quickly and permanently.
• Manufacturing processes are faster, leaner, and more reliable.
• Teams feel supported, suppliers are aligned, and customers notice the difference.

Why Join Us

This isn’t just another engineering role, it’s your opportunity to shape the future of high-reliability RF electronics. At Mission Microwave, you’ll be trusted with responsibility, empowered to innovate, and surrounded by people who care deeply about doing things right. If you thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment where your expertise directly impacts performance, this role is for you.

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