Production Supervisor

• ◆Supervise and coordinate daily activities of Electronic Power technicians and RF/microwave technicians and assemblers responsible for tuning, testing, troubleshooting, and assembly of microwave power modules
• ◆Oversee RF, microwave, and environmental testing including thermal, shock, vibration, and environmental stress testing
• ◆Ensure proper execution of troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving of moderate to complex test and performance issues
• ◆Ensure correct and safe use of laboratory and production test equipment including network analyzers, signal analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, function generators, high-power amplifiers, noise meters, power meters, multimeters, bus analyzers, and logic analyzers, as well as precision assembly
• ◆Enforce adherence to safety procedures, and company policies
• ◆Monitor production schedules, staffing levels, and workflow to meet output, quality, and delivery targets. Track, manage and drive improvement in KPIs (key performance indicators).
• ◆Review test data, RF performance results, SPC charts, and work-in-process to identify trends, issues, and corrective actions
• ◆Collaborate with Process Engineering, RF Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance to resolve equipment, process, yield, or test-related issues
• ◆Conduct employee training, cross-training, performance evaluations, and technical coaching
• ◆Support root cause analysis (RCA), corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma preferred)
• ◆Maintain accurate documentation, travelers, test reports, shift reports, and compliance records
• ◆Participate in internal, customer, and regulatory audits (ISO, AS9100, MIL-STD, or equivalent)
• ◆Enforce proper use and care of tools, RF test equipment, and materials

• ✓Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electronics, RF/Microwave Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• ✓3–5 years of experience in RF/microwave, microelectronics, or electronics manufacturing, test, and assembly environments
• ✓1–3 years of prior leadership or supervisory experience
• ✓Hands-on knowledge of RF/microwave tuning, testing, and troubleshooting from 20 MHz to 40 GHz
• ✓Experience supervising passive and active RF/microwave assembly operations including wire bonding, wedge-wedge bonding, and ball bonding
• ✓Working knowledge of microwave components and assemblies including IMAs, filters, LNAs, amplifiers, mixers, switches, diplexers, and multiplexers
• ✓Experience performing and overseeing environmental testing (thermal, shock, vibration)
• ✓Strong understanding of ESD, contamination control, and cleanroom

• ✓Ability to read and interpret RF test procedures, assembly travelers, drawings, schematics, and specifications
• ✓Proficiency with MS Office and manufacturing systems (MES/ERP)

• ✓Experience supervising and managing Union hourly employees
• ✓Experience supervising in a regulated environment (ISO, AS9100, MIL-STD, or similar)
• ✓Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification
• ✓Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills
• ✓Experience with shift-based or high-mix/low-volume production

• ✓Standing, walking, and light lifting (up to 25 lbs)
• ✓Use PPE, and safety equipment

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (e.g. Green Card holder), or a protected individual as defined by the International Traffic in Arm Regulations (ITAR).