Managing Director

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 wave guides 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.

• 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

• 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

• Background in RF engineering, antenna systems or microwave technology
• Experience with in defence electronics, telecommunications infrastructure or satellite communications sectors
• Exposure to international engineering organisations or multi‑site operations

• 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