{"id":2501466,"url":"https://alion.io/job/mini-circuits-sr-product-engineer-manager","title":"Sr. Product Engineer Manager","company":{"id":2033911,"name":"Mini-Circuits","domain":"minicircuits.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/minicircuits","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Jobvite","truth_index":null},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Hialeah, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":150000,"max":175000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":175000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":8,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"MATLAB","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-14T06:05:29Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-14","last_verified_at":"2026-10-15T05:26:10Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"Description\nMini-Circuits designs, manufactures and distributes integrated circuits, modules, and sub-systems for high-performance radio frequency (RF) and microwave applications. With design, sales and manufacturing locations in over 30 countries, Mini-Circuits’ products are used in a range of wired and wireless communications applications. Our products are also used in detection, measurement and imaging applications, including military communication, guidance and electronic countermeasure systems, commercial, scientific, military land, sea and aircraft; automotive systems, medical systems, and industrial test equipment.\nMini-Circuits’ sells its products to over 20,000 customers globally through our direct sales force, applications engineering staff, sales representatives, as well as through our extensive website.\nPosition Summary:\nThe Senior Product Engineer Manager for the µCeramIQ Business Units (BU) is a manufacturing-focused technical leader responsible for managing a product engineering team focused on New Product Introductions (NPI) of Radio Frequency (RF) components and modules utilizing Low Temperature Co-Fired Ceramics (LTCC) technology among others. This role owns the productization of new RF components and modules from concept through stable high-volume production, with strong emphasis on manufacturability, yield, reliability, cost, and process robustness. The position works closely with R&D and Design Engineering, Marketing, Project Management, Manufacturing Process Engineering (MPE), Machine Automation Engineering Design (MAED), Quality, Reliability, and Supply Chain to commercialize high-performance RF components and modules for markets such as Aerospace and Defense, Satellite Communications, Telecommunications, Test and Measurement, and Automotive.\nSalary Range: $150,000 - $175,000 per year\nJob Function:\nTechnical Leadership and NPI Execution\nLead and mentor a team of Product Engineers responsible for Ceramic-based RF component and module NPIs.\nSupport the end-to-end NPI and productization process, from requirements definition and feasibility through pilot builds, yield ramp, qualification, and production release.\nTranslate customer and market requirements into clear technical specifications with an emphasis on manufacturability, cost targets, and process capability.\nProvide technical oversight of RF designs with focus on manufacturable architecture, robust tolerances, and process capability.\nReview RF simulations and designs to ensure compliance with performance requirements within the boundaries of the manufacturing process capabilities.\nDrive Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), Design for Test (DFT), and Design for Reliability (DFR) best practices specific to LTCC and other Ceramic processes.\nDefine acceptable design margins and tolerances considering the manufacturing process capabilities.\nPartner with R&D to transition new designs and technologies into repeatable manufacturing processes.\nAct as the primary engineering interface to manufacturing, characterization, validation and verification for all µCeramIQ NPI projects.\nEstablish process flows, control plans, and key process parameters to ensure consistent electrical and mechanical performance.\nLead yield improvement, scrap reduction, and cost-down initiatives during pilot and production ramp phases.\nDrive structured root cause analysis (e.g., SPC, DOE, 8D) for yield, reliability, or performance excursions.\nSupport supplier and vendor selection, development, and qualification for new and existing technologies and critical outsourced processes.\nDefine and execute electrical, mechanical, environmental, and reliability qualification plans with strong linkage to manufacturing risks and failure modes.\nEnsure process capability and reliability targets are met prior to full production release.\nOversee failure analysis and corrective actions for qualification and production-related issues.\nEnsure products and processes meet applicable regulatory, quality, and customer-specific requirements (e.g., aerospace, defense, automotive standards).\nSupport customer technical discussions, design-in activities, and post-launch technical support as needed.\nContribute to product roadmaps and technology development plans aligned with business strategy.\nDrive NPI schedules with focus on manufacturing readiness, yield maturity, and on-time production release.\nIdentify and mitigate manufacturing and supply chain risks early in the development cycle.\nSupport value engineering, cost reduction, and process simplification initiatives across the product lifecycle.\nEnsure robust documentation, configuration control, and engineering change management for manufacturing execution.\nOwn and drive key manufacturing KPIs for new and released products, including first-pass yield, final yield, scrap rate, rework rate, cycle time, and cost of poor quality (COPQ).\nEstablish process capability targets (e.g., Cp/Cpk) for critical fabrication, assembly, and test processes.\nTrack and report NPI maturity metrics such as pilot yield trends, qualification pass rates, and production readiness indicators.\nLead data-driven continuous improvement initiatives using KPI trends to prioritize actions and investments.\nQualifications:\nBSc.EE or MSc.EE with Microwave Theory coursework.\n8+ years of experience in RF/microwave product engineering, Management and manufacturing engineering, or NPI roles.\n5+ years of management of a team experience required.\nDemonstrated experience productizing RF products and leading NPIs from concept through stable production in a manufacturing environment.\nSignificant hands-on experience with RF component and module testing, characterization, and data analysis.\nProven experience creating and releasing RF test plans, block diagrams, and test specifications for production test and customer-facing datasheets or catalog specifications.\nDemonstrated success correlating RF test performance across different manufacturing sites, test platforms, or external partners.\nProven track record of improving yield, reliability, and cost through process and test optimization.\nPrior experience mentoring or leading engineering teams is strongly preferred.\nStrong understanding of RF and microwave theory as applied to passive component and module manufacturing and test.\nExpert-level understanding of RF test equipment and measurement techniques for components and modules, including multi-port S-parameter measurements, Power Handling, and others (i.e IP3, P1dB, Harmonic Rejection, Noise Figure, ACPR, EVM, Phase Noise etc.)\nProven experience developing RF test plans, block diagrams, and detailed test specifications for both high-volume production environments and customer-facing catalog specifications.\nDemonstrated expertise in test setup validation, measurement uncertainty analysis, and correlation of RF test results across multiple sites, test systems, or external laboratories.\nSolid understanding of manufacturing process control, SPC, DOE, and Root Cause analysis methodologies.\nWorking knowledge of quality systems, Phase Gate Processes (PGP) and/or Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and NPI frameworks, PPAP concepts, and product qualification methodologies.\nSkills and Competencies:\nProven technical leadership and ability to guide complex, factory-facing, cross-functional development efforts.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to yield, test, and process improvement.\nAbility to define, standardize, and enforce RF test methodologies across manufacturing and customer-facing environments.\nExcellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical and test-related concepts to diverse audiences including customers.\nAbility to balance technical depth with schedule, cost, yield, and business considerations.\nHigh level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.\nFamiliarity with Statistical Analysis tools (i.e JMP, Minitab, Tableu, Matlab)\nExperience with RF/EM simulation tools (e.g., HFSS, ADS, CST or equivalent) is a plus.\nFamiliarity with CAD tools, product lifecycle management (PLM) systems, and standard laboratory equipment.\nExperience supporting aerospace, defense, satellite, or automotive-qualified RF products.\nExposure to high-reliability or harsh-environment applications.\nUnderstanding of supply chain and cost drivers associated with ceramic-based RF components.\nPhysicalDemands:\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfullyperform theessentialfunctionsofthisjob.Whileperformingthedutiesofthisjob,theemployee is regularlyrequired to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionallyrequired to reach with hands and arms.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nCultural Focus:\nDisplays enthusiasm and Passion for their work \nWorks to the standard of Uncompromising Quality by meeting or exceeding stated objectives and embracing continuous improvement \nExercises sound Business Judgement, ensuring that efforts are on track with the Company’s goals\nOperates with the mindset of Customer Obsession - by meeting or exceeding expectations to both internal and external customers \nTakes Accountability by taking ownership and accepting responsibility for their conduct and contributions \nDemonstrates a strong sense of urgency and accomplishes tasks with Speed and attention to detail \nCooperates, collaborates and contributes to shared goals with a strong sense of Teamwork \nConducts themselves with Honesty & Integrity and treats all members with Trust & Respect \nAdditionalRequirements/Skills:\nUS Citizen or US Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder)\nComply,understand,andsupportcorporatesafetyinitiativestoensureasafeworkenvironment\nAbilityandwillingnesstoabidebyCompany’sCodeofConduct\nCombination of office, laboratory, and manufacturing floor environments.\nOccasional travel for customer meetings, supplier visits, or manufacturing support may be required.\nBenefits:\nWe offer a comprehensive package of benefits including [paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k)] to eligible employees.\nComprehensive Medica, Dental and Vision Plans\n401k and Profit -Sharing Programs\nDisability Insurance\nLife Insurance\nEmployer-Sponsored Wellness Plans\nCommuter Benefits\nHospital & Accident Indemnity Insurance\nEmployee Benefit Advocate &Employee Assistance Program\nDisclaimer: The listed qualifications and requirements for each position are intended as guidelines. 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