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Winchester Interconnect · 1 day ago

Process and Engineering Manager

Santa Rosa, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $140K/yr

5+ years exp

Winchester Interconnect is a company dedicated to fostering innovation and collaboration in a dynamic environment. They are seeking a hands-on Engineering and Process Manager to lead technical excellence in RF & Microwave engineering, overseeing product and process improvements in a manufacturing setting. This role involves supporting multidisciplinary engineering requirements and driving continuous improvement in product quality and operational efficiency.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing manufacturing support team, establishing clear goals, and fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement

Drive technical strategy, identify new technologies, tools and process improvements to maintain competitive advantage in RF/ Microwave interconnect

Establish, track and communicate key processes and engineering KPIs (NPI on-time delivery, quote turnaround time, ECO cycle time, etc.)

Serve as the subject matter expert for RF/microwave coax assemblies, precision connectors, cable processes and high frequency performance considerations (VSWR, return loss, shielding effectiveness, insertion less, etc.)

Develop and optimize manufacturing processes including cable prep, soldering, crimping, brazing, potting, torquing, and high-frequency testing

Create, review, and maintain all engineering documentation including drawings, specifications, work instructions, BOMs, and routings within the applicable ERP system

Ensure adherence to MIL-DTL specifications, IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards, AS9100 requirements, and customer workmanship expectations

Lead the technical portion of the NPI process, including design reviews, prototype development, material selection, test strategy, and manufacturability validation

Drive DFM/DFX activities to reduce complexity, improve yields, and lower cost

Partner with Operations to implement robust processes that support repeatability, quality, and scalability

Identify, research and implement tools and fixtures and equipment for key processes

Act as a technical liaison to customers, providing application support, product recommendations, troubleshooting guidance, and technical presentations

Support Sales with engineering inputs for proposals, including labor estimates, material selections, testing requirements, and cost drivers

Participate in customer meetings, audits, and design reviews; translate customer needs into manufacturable solutions

Provide real-time technical support to the production floor to minimize downtime and ensure schedule adherence

Lead Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities for internal CARs and external RMAs, implementing permanent, data-driven solutions

Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve complex engineering and manufacturing challenges

Troubleshoot, analyze and implement corrections to non-conforming tests and inspection of products and processes

Ensure all designs and processes meet applicable industry standards (MIL-DTL, UL) and regulatory requirements (ITAR, REACH, RoHS)

Maintain configuration control and ensure engineering documentation is accurate and up to date

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringRF/Microwave EngineeringCable AssembliesSolidWorksAutoCADERP/MRP SystemsContinuous ImprovementTechnical LeadershipCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline

5–7 years of progressive engineering experience in an electro-mechanical manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in engineering leadership or management

Strong experience in cable assemblies, RF/microwave connectors, interconnect systems, or wire harness manufacturing

Expertise in high-mix, low-volume aerospace/defense environments (AS9100, ISO9001)

Deep understanding of RF/microwave principles, materials, connector design, soldering/crimp processes, shielding, and high-frequency testing

Hands-on experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and ERP/MRP systems for BOM and routing control

Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to customers, sales teams, and non-technical stakeholders

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (ITAR compliance required)