SR. MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Position Summary :

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer with specialized expertise in the production of RF rotary joints for aerospace and defense applications. The ideal candidate will lead the development and optimization of manufacturing processes for precision rotary joint assemblies used in radar systems, satellite communication, and electronic warfare platforms. This role requires deep understanding of RF performance considerations, mechanical tolerances, and process control in high-reliability, mission-critical products.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and optimize end-to-end manufacturing processes for RF rotary joints, including precision machining, plating, assembly, and RF performance validation.
• Collaborate with design and RF engineering teams to ensure manufacturability of new rotary joint designs and support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Testability (DFT) efforts.
• Define and implement process controls and quality standards specific to rotary joint alignment, VSWR minimization, insertion loss, and signal integrity.
• Specify custom tooling, assembly fixtures, and automated solutions for high-precision mechanical and RF alignment tasks.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and RF-related manufacturing issues including contact resistance, axial / radial runout, and wear / lubrication failures.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective / preventive actions (CAPA) for internal and field quality issues.
• Support cleanroom and ESD-safe environments as necessary during subassembly and final integration.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S principles to increase yield and reduce scrap / rework.
• Collaborate with RF design engineering to ensure production testing correlates with customer specifications and performance criteria.
• Maintain documentation including process flow diagrams, work instructions, routers per AS9100 / ISO standards.

Requirements : Qualifications :

Preferred Experience :

Work Environment & Physical Demands :

Diamond Antenna & Microwave is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age