Manufacturing Engineer

About the Role A well-established RF and microwave component manufacturer is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to support production of high-performance components (VCOs, frequency synthesizers, filters, mixers, and couplers) used in defense, communications, and industrial applications. This is a hands-on, floor-facing role: you will work directly with SMT placement equipment and assembly teams, hand-solder prototype and first-article builds, and drive process improvements that keep production running smoothly. If you enjoy being on the floor as much as at a workstation, and you want to work on cutting-edge RF hardware, this is a strong fit. Salary range: $72,000 - $92,000/year What You'll Do ● Support and improve SMT and hand-assembly processes for RF and microwave components, including operation and programming of Mydata SMT placement equipment. ● Build and hand-solder prototype and first-article assemblies (connectors, coax cable, test fixtures) to IPC workmanship standards. ● Design and build tooling, jigs, and fixtures to support production and reduce assembly time or defects. ● Troubleshoot production issues on the floor, working directly with assemblers and operators to resolve fit, yield, or process problems. ● Support new product introduction (NPI) by helping transition new designs from engineering into a repeatable, efficient production process. ● Document work instructions, process routers, and process improvements; contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. ● Work within ESD-controlled environments when handling RF-sensitive components. What We're Looking For ● Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field, or equivalent hands-on production experience. ● Proven hand-soldering skill, ideally to IPC-A-610 or similar workmanship standards. ● Experience with SMT placement equipment; Mydata / Mycronic experience is a strong plus, but not required if you have equivalent SMT platform experience and can ramp up quickly. ● Comfort working directly on the production floor alongside assemblers and operators, not solely at a desk. ● Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings, BOMs, and mechanical/electrical schematics. ● Experience in RF/microwave, electronics, or precision manufacturing environments strongly preferred. ● A process-improvement mindset: you notice yield, quality, or efficiency issues on the line and take initiative to fix them. Why Apply ● Work on advanced RF and microwave hardware used in defense and communications applications. ● Direct hire opportunity with a stable, established manufacturer. ● A role that blends engineering problem-solving with real hands-on floor work - not a purely desk-bound position. Experience with SMT placement equipment (Mydata/Mycronic experience a plus) Proven hand-soldering skill, ideally to IPC-A-610 standards Comfortable working directly on the production floor Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, Al-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Synerfac Technical Staffing and our contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undeliverable messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at