Global NPI Process Leader | Engineering & Automation

Amphenol ICC; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, seeks an Experienced NPI Process Engineering Manager to lead global NPI teams, drive process development, DFM, and automation. The role demands 12+ years in engineering with strong cross-functional leadership and problem-solving abilities.

Based in Schaumburg, IL, you will mentor teams, manage projects end-to-end, and collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to enhance yield and reliability.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (Manufacturing, Electromechanical or Mechanical) required.
• 12+ years of experience in Process Engineering, Process Qualification, or New Product Introduction within electronics or connector manufacturing.
• At least 5 years of current experience as Manager Position is required.
• Strong problem-solving skills, capable of using data to analyze process and product problems – SPC, Six Sigma.
• Effective use of problem prevention tools, including Quality Planning, Poka Yoke, DFMEA, PFMEA, SPC X-Bar/R Charting, Cmk/Cpk, R&R, etc.
• Experience in high-speed stamping, injection molding, precious metal plating or manufacturing connector background preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, project management skills.
• Experience presenting complex progress and/or failure-analysis results to customers and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate activities for the NPI teams globally.
• Participate in Design Reviews and provide feedback to Design Engineers on components and assembly Connectors (DFM).
• Collect process data and analyses; provide recommendations to optimize assembly process.
• Support and coordinate process qualification & customer samples through NPI personnel.
• Transfer to Production once all development documents and qualifications are completed.
• 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.
• Document process specifications, work instructions, and engineering change notices.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Problem solving

Data analysis

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Education

BS in Engineering (Manufacturing, Electromechanical or Mechanical)

Tools

Quality Planning

Poka Yoke

DFMEA

PFMEA

SPC X-Bar/R Charting

Cmk/Cpk

R&R

Job description

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, seeks an Experienced NPI Process Engineering Manager to lead global NPI teams, drive process development, DFM, and automation. The role demands 12+ years in engineering with strong cross-functional leadership and problem-solving abilities.

Based in Schaumburg, IL, you will mentor teams, manage projects end-to-end, and collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to enhance yield and reliability.