Global NPI Director – High-Speed Connectors

Amphenol Communications Solutions

Harrisburg (Dauphin County)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 210,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions is seeking an NPI Director to lead the global New Product Introduction organization within the Backplane OverPass unit in Valley Green, PA. You will drive on-time launches, coordinate engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and sales, and optimize cost and yield at scale.

The role requires 15+ years in NPI/engineering/operations leadership in high-speed interconnects, with travel ~30-40%.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
15+ years of experience in NPI, engineering, or operations leadership within connector, cable, or high-speed interconnect industries.
Demonstrated experience leading global, cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.
Strong technical foundation combined with strategic business acumen.
Proven ability to drive execution across geographically and culturally diverse teams.
Executive-level communication, presentation, and influence skills.
Track record of successful high-volume product launches and manufacturing scale-up.
Willingness to travel globally as required (approximately 30-40 percent).

Responsibilities

Provide global leadership and strategic direction for NPI activities across the Backplane OverPass business unit.
Own and continuously improve the NPI and phase-gate (RPD) processes to ensure disciplined execution and on-time product launches.
Lead cross-functional alignment between Development Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Sales to ensure seamless transition from development to volume production.
Drive manufacturing readiness, including process development, factory transfers, capacity planning, and risk mitigation.
Partner with Operations and Supply Chain leadership to develop scalable manufacturing strategies supporting next-generation high-speed products.
Ensure effective product cost, margin, and yield performance at launch and through ramp.
Serve as a key interface with executive leadership, providing clear communication on program status, risks, and opportunities.
Mentor and develop global NPI leadership and technical teams, building organizational capability and succession.
Support key customer engagements related to product launches, technical readiness, and roadmap execution.