Engineering Lead: Mechanical Hardware & Team Growth

Amphenol Communications Solutions; Yocumtown (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions, a division of Amphenol Corporation, seeks an Engineering Lead to guide a mechanical engineering team at the Valley Green, PA site. The role focuses on design, development, and testing of custom cable assemblies and mechanical systems, delivering high-quality results.

You will mentor engineers, drive process improvements, manage budgets, and collaborate with cross-functional teams including signal integrity, product management, and manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in hardware development, including precision components and/or sheet metal.
• 3+ years in leadership or managerial role within a mechanical development team.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (Creo).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of mechanical engineers in design, development, and testing of components, hardware, and mechanical systems for custom cable assemblies and mechanical sheet metal cartridges.
• Oversee project timelines, ensuring that milestones and deliverables are met on schedule; communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including signal integrity engineering, product management, and manufacturing, to ensure cohesive product development.
• Develop and implement engineering development processes and best practices to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Manage resource allocation and budgeting for hardware development projects.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Direct the growth plan for the team, including scaling resources to support business growth, taking an active part in the interview and recruitment process, and the onboarding/training of new hires.
• Conduct performance reviews and support the professional growth of team members.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

Job description

Amphenol Communications Solutions, a division of Amphenol Corporation, seeks an Engineering Lead to guide a mechanical engineering team at the Valley Green, PA site. The role focuses on design, development, and testing of custom cable assemblies and mechanical systems, delivering high-quality results.

You will mentor engineers, drive process improvements, manage budgets, and collaborate with cross-functional teams including signal integrity, product management, and manufacturing.