Sigil Partners · 12 hours ago
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Chandler, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$125K/yr - $143K/yr
8+ years expSigil Partners is a leading provider of advanced RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave technologies supporting defense, aerospace, and space missions. They are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to enable high-reliability manufacturing for complex electronic assemblies used in mission-critical systems.
Staffing & Recruiting
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional efforts to enhance manufacturing processes, reduce cost, and improve product performance across multiple RF/microwave product families
Develop and refine manufacturing methods, workflows, tooling concepts, and production layouts to support efficient assembly of specialized electronic hardware
Investigate yield, quality, and assembly issues; perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions
Participate in design-for-manufacturability reviews and provide technical input to improve throughput and reliability
Advance manufacturability for integrated microwave assemblies, frequency control devices, converters, filters, synthesizers, and related RF hardware
Create and maintain detailed work instructions, routings, and production documentation in accordance with quality and regulatory standards
Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and serve as a subject-matter resource for production teams
Conduct cost modeling, ROI assessments, and make/buy evaluations to support capital planning and operational decisions
Contribute to Material Review Board activities and support new product introduction initiatives
Collaborate with internal engineering, quality, supply chain, and external suppliers to resolve manufacturing challenges and support on-time delivery
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline
8+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering within high‑reliability electronics or RF/microwave production
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes for RF electronics, including soldering, mechanical assembly, bonding, and environmental/functional testing
Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and support diverse product builds in a high‑mix environment
Proficiency with Lean methodologies, structured problem-solving, and continuous improvement tools (5 Why, Fishbone, PFMEA, etc.)
Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain teams
Experience developing manufacturing documentation, KPIs, and supporting regulated production environments (AS9100, MIL‑STD, etc.)
Preferred
Background in defense, aerospace, or other regulated electronics manufacturing
Hands-on experience with RF/microwave components or systems
Familiarity with ERP/MRP platforms, CAD tools, and process mapping software
Company
Sigil Partners
Sigil Partners was formed with a straightforward mission statement: to be the elite search firm that offers the technical expertise and unparalleled service experience that our customers and candidates are compelled to return to.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Nicholas Whiteman
Partner- Head of Recruiting and Delivery
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