Process Engineering Manager

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. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative connectors as well as cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data center, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive.

• Position Summary:  Process Engineering Manager
• Location: Amphenol Spectra-Strip - Hamden, CT

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 OEM’s globally. Our global headquarters is located in Nashua, NH and we have design, sales and manufacturing locations globally. 

Amphenol Spectra-Strip is a leader in hyper scale data center bulk wire solutions. We develop and manufacture gigabit copper cable solutions for high performance and cloud compute applications. We are currently seeking a Process Engineering Manager to join our team in Hamden, CT. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

We are seeking an experienced Process Engineering Manager to oversee the daily production processes, improvement and support of existing manufacturing processes and products. This role demands a technically proficient leader with over 10 years of experience in engineering and a proven ability to drive cross-functional collaboration, resolve complex issues, and maintain high standards of quality and efficiency. The ideal candidate will bring a strong personality, clear communication, and a structured approach to problem-solving.

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for production issues, and customer complaints.
• Ensure timely resolution of technical problems impacting manufacturing, supply chain, or product performance.
• Responsible for documentation including process specifications, work instructions, and engineering change notices.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to enhance yield, reduce cost, and improve reliability.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to drive measurable improvements.
• Mentor and lead a team of approximately 6-10 engineers, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead and manage engineering projects from concept through implementation.
• Track and report progress, risks, and outcomes to leadership.
• Support audits, compliance reviews, and regulatory documentation as needed.
• Travel up to 5–10% to support vendor visits, troubleshooting, and inter-site collaboration.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of experience in engineering roles, with a focus on sustaining, manufacturing, or operations.
• Strong leadership presence with excellent communication and decision-making skills.
• Proven track record of solving complex technical problems and driving cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience with root cause analysis tools (e.g., 8D, Fishbone, FMEA) and Six Sigma/Lean methodologies.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, CAD tools, and data analysis platforms.

 

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/