Managing Director - RF & Antenna Technology Manufacturing
Location: Maine, USA
An opportunity has arisen for a Managing Director - RF & Antenna Technology Manufacturing to lead the US operations of a specialist engineering manufacturer developing RF antenna feeds and antenna system components used across communications infrastructure, satellite communications and defence applications.
The organisation is part of an international engineering group with multiple global sites. The US operation functions as a specialist manufacturing and engineering facility focused on the design, development and production of custom RF antenna feed systems and waveguide transmission components used within larger communications and antenna platforms.
The business operates with a lean engineering and manufacturing team, generating multi-million-dollar annual revenues. It specialises in highly engineered, low-volume RF products, taking projects from customer requirements through RF design and development to precision machining, assembly and RF performance testing.
Products are custom designed and built to order, used within communications systems where RF signals are transmitted through waveguides and emitted via antenna feeds into larger antenna or satellite dish systems.
This role forms part of a planned leadership succession following a successful business transformation. The incoming Managing Director will maintain operational performance while supporting the next phase of growth, including expanding US-based manufacturing capability to support programmes requiring domestic production.
The position suits an experienced technical leader comfortable operating hands-on within a small engineering-led organisation, bringing strong commercial, operational and leadership capability.
Main Responsibilities of the Managing Director - RF & Antenna Technology Manufacturing (Maine, USA):
Lead the overall performance and strategic direction of the US business
Take full P&L responsibility, ensuring financial stability and sustainable growth
Manage engineering, operations, sales and finance functions within a lean organisation
Oversee manufacturing activities including machining, assembly and RF testing
Maintain and develop key customer relationships across communications, defence and infrastructure markets
Support business development activities and strategic growth initiatives
Expand US engineering and manufacturing capability to support future programmes
Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and corporate governance requirements
Drive operational improvements and organisational performance
Work closely with international leadership teams to align the US business with global strategy
Provide structured reporting on financial performance, operational delivery and strategic objectives
Requirements of the Managing Director - RF & Antenna Technology Manufacturing (Maine, USA):
Engineering degree is essential
Proven senior leadership experience within an engineering or manufacturing organisation
Strong P&L leadership experience and commercial management capability
Experience managing engineering, manufacturing or operational teams
Ability to operate effectively within small, technically focused organisations
Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
Strategic mindset combined with hands-on operational capability
Desirable Experience:
Background in RF engineering, antenna systems or microwave technology
Experience within defence electronics, telecommunications infrastructure or satellite communications sectors
Exposure to international engineering organisations or multi-site operations
Working Pattern & Benefits:
Full-time on-site leadership role based in Maine, USA
Approximately 25-30% travel, primarily across the United States to customer locations
Opportunity to lead a specialist engineering and manufacturing organisation
High-autonomy leadership role with responsibility for a complete business unit
Exposure to international operations and senior group leadership
To apply for this Managing Director - RF & Antenna Technology Manufacturing role, please send your CV to Kishan Chandarana:
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