NPI - Development Engineering Manager

Position Summary: NPI - Development Engineering Manager
Location: Etters, PA

Amphenol High Speed Products Group is the market leader for high speed, high bandwidth electrical connectors for the Telecom/Datacom market (Mobile Networks, Storage, Servers, Routers, Switches, etc.). Our products help to enable the electronics revolution and remain a key enabler for all the major Tier 1 OEMs globally. We have design, sales, and manufacturing locations globally and are currently seeking a NPI Development Engineering Manager to join our High Speed IO Connectors team located in Etters, PA.
The NPI Development Engineering Manager will lead the team responsible for managing the introduction of high-speed products, including front IO connectors and OverPass technology. This role involves overseeing development activities related to product extensions on the NPI Development as well as owning product qualification and engineering cost down activities. The manager will coordinate with various departments to ensure smooth transitions from design to manufacturing and maintain adherence to project timelines and quality standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and mentor a team of NPI Development Engineers focused on high-speed products
• Set team goals, monitor performance, and provide regular feedback to team on performance and accomplishments
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment
• Develop and maintain project plans for sustaining design activities, schedules, and budgets
• Ensure cross-functional coordination to meet design milestones
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to meet customer needs
• Review and provide feedback on design changes to enhance manufacturing efficiency and product quality
• Facilitate design reviews and participate in design verification processes
• Lead the development and execution of qualification plans for high-speed products
• Analyze qualification test data to ensure products meet performance and reliability standards
• Address issues identified during qualification with NPI design engineers and Mechanical integrity engineers
• Ensure the creation and maintenance of detailed documentation, including work instructions, process flows, and assembly guides
• Prepare and present technical reports and project updates to management for NPI product development and qualifications
• Oversee the development and execution of test plans for high-speed products during the NPI phase
• Ensure thorough analysis of test results and implement necessary changes to improve product performance and reliability
• Verify that all high-speed products meet required quality standards before mass production
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements and cost reductions
• Promote lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies within the team
• Ensure training for production staff on new processes and technologies related to high-speed products

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS/MS Mechanical Engineering with 5 – 10 years of experience
• Experience with solid modeling tools - Pro/E and/or SolidWorks
• Experience with data analysis software, MS Excel, Minitab would be a plus
• Experience developing test plans for mechanical and environmental stresses of high-speed electrical connectors
• Ability to analyze test data and ensure product performance and reliability standards are met
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis tools desirable, ANSYS experience would be a plus
• Knowledge of copper alloys and high-performance engineering thermoplastics would be a plus
• Basic understanding of electrical connectors
• Ability to communicate with internal and external technical & non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work in team environment
• Desire to create and design new products and processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong understanding of product qualification and validation processes
Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our main focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies. Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business.

Amphenol is an “Equal Opportunity Employer” - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin. For additional company information please visit our website at https://www.amphenol-cs.com/