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Amphenol ICC

NPI - Development Engineering Manager

Amphenol ICC, Phila, Pennsylvania, United States,


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/

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