Global NPI Process Leader, High-Speed Interconnects

Amphenol Corporation; Markham; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) in Markham, ON, is seeking an experienced NPI Process Engineering Manager to lead global NPI teams, drive process development, and oversee DFM, qualification, and transfer to production. You will mentor a team and apply Lean/Six Sigma to improve yield and reduce costs in high-speed connector manufacturing.

The role requires 12+ years in engineering with a proven leadership track record and strong communication skills; travel to vendor sites and inter-site

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in Process Engineering, Process Qualification, or NPI within electronics or connector manufacturing.
• Minimum 5 years in a current managerial role.
• Strong problem-solving using data to analyze process and product problems (SPC, Six Sigma).
• Proficient use of quality planning and Poka Yoke, DFMEA, PFMEA, SPC tools.
• Experience with high-speed stamping, injection molding, or plating in connectors preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Experience presenting complex progress or failure analysis to customers/stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate activities for global NPI teams.
• Review designs and provide feedback on components and assembly (DFM).
• Analyze process data and recommend improvements to ME team.
• Coordinate process qualification and customer samples via NPI personnel.
• Lead transfer to production after development documents are complete.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for production issues.
• Ensure timely resolution of technical problems affecting manufacturing or product performance.
• Document process specs, work instructions, and change notices.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to improve yield and reduce cost.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma and other methodologies to drive improvements.
• Mentor a team; foster accountability and excellence.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders clearly.
• Lead projects from concept through implementation and track progress.
• Support audits and regulatory documentation as needed.
• Travel to support vendor visits and inter-site collaboration.

Skills

Process Engineering

New Product Introduction

Leadership

Project Management

Data-driven problem solving

SPC

Six Sigma

DFMEA

PFMEA

Quality tools

High-speed I/O connectors

GD&T

Decision making

Education

BS in Engineering (Manufacturing, Electromechanical or Mechanical)

Tools

SPC X-Bar/R Charting

Cmk/Cpk

R&R

Job description

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) in Markham, ON, is seeking an experienced NPI Process Engineering Manager to lead global NPI teams, drive process development, and oversee DFM, qualification, and transfer to production. You will mentor a team and apply Lean/Six Sigma to improve yield and reduce costs in high-speed connector manufacturing.

The role requires 12+ years in engineering with a proven leadership track record and strong communication skills; travel to vendor sites and inter-site