Process Engineer

Amphenol is one of the largest manufacturers of interconnect products in the world. The Company designs, manufactures and markets electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors, coaxial and flat-ribbon cable, and interconnect systems. The primary end markets for the Company's products are communications and information processing markets, including cable television, cellular telephone and data communication and information processing systems; aerospace and military electronics; and automotive, rail and other transportation and industrial applications.

Ardent Concepts, an Amphenol company, is a leading designer and manufacturer of high performance multicoax and coaxial assemblies, connectors, and sockets used in the development of next generation quantum computing, semiconductors and electronics systems. Our core technology is the smallest, fastest, and most electrically efficient compression mount connector technology worldwide. As data rate requirements increase and devices and systems shrink, Ardent’s products deliver superior signal integrity in a dense footprint that can be reusable across programs to maximize cost savings.

Position: Process Engineer

Location: Amphenol Ardent Concepts – Hampton, NH

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

• Develop, optimize, and validate manufacturing processes for high fidelity ganged multicoaxial cable assemblies, including but not limited to cable cutting, stripping, crimping, soldering, connector assembly, and testing.
• Conduct process evaluations, root cause analyses, and process capability studies to identify and resolve process related issues, defects, and inefficiencies.
• Design and implement process control plans, process monitoring systems, and statistical process control (SPC) methods to ensure process stability and capability.
• Collaborate with design engineering to provide input on manufacturability, producibility, and process improvements during the product development phase.
• Lead and participate in process improvement initiatives, such as Lean Six Sigma projects, to drive continuous improvement in quality, cost, and productivity.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process documentation to ensure consistency and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Train and mentor production personnel on process procedures, best practices, and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with quality and supply chain teams to investigate and resolve non-conformances, customer complaints, and supplier-related issues.

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial) or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process engineering, preferably in the manufacturing of high fidelity ganged multicoaxial cable assemblies or similar high-tech products.
• Strong technical expertise in cable assembly manufacturing processes, including cable cutting, stripping, crimping, soldering, connector assembly, and testing.
• Experience with process validation, statistical process control (SPC), and Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Green or Black belt certification preferred.
• Knowledge of design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) principles.
• Ability to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross functional teams.
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in using SolidWorks and statistical analysis tools (such as Minitab or JMP) is a plus.
• Understanding of safety regulations and practices in a manufacturing environment

 

Amphenol is an “Equal Opportunity Employer” - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity or National Origin.

 

For additional company information please visit our website at www.amphenol-cs.com

 

Position requires candidate to be a U.S. person as defined in ITAR, 22 CFR § 120.15 (U.S citizen or resident alien status and defined by 8 U.S.C 1101(a)(20)