Sr. NPI Manufacturing Engineer
Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics, and Commercial electronics markets. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world’s largest designers and manufacturers of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based products and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. ACS has an expansive global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales.
About the role
As a New Product Introduction (NPI) Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a critical role in advancing the development and launch of innovative connector Mezzanine Products. Your responsibilities include leading manufacturability assessments, supporting the design and implementation of new processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless transition from prototype to mass production. You will provide hands-on support within the manufacturing facility, addressing component, documentation, and quality challenges as they arise, and will actively engage with customers to deliver application expertise and drive new business opportunities. This position is integral to a global team, ensuring robust technical solutions and successful product introductions.
Responsibilities
- Lead DFM assessment and manufacturability analysis for new product development.
- Support scaled global manufacturing and mass production readiness.
- Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, production lines and automation solutions.
- Work with engineering teams to ensure designs meet manufacturability and cost targets.
- Support trial production, production ramp and mass production implementation.
- Drive cost reduction and manufacturing efficiency initiatives.
- Collaborate with automation teams and manufacturing plants to implement new equipment and processes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
- Strong experience supporting global manufacturing operations and high-volume production.
- Experience with automated manufacturing lines and industrial automation.
- Knowledge of electronic assembly processes and production equipment (SMT, Soldering process, Reflow, Pick and place equipment, etc.).
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work with international manufacturing teams.
Travel
The role requires a willingness to travel often to manufacturing facilities in Mexico or Malaysia, approximately 30% of the time.