Global Quality Leader for AI Data Center Backplanes

Amphenol Corporation; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Corporation in Nashua seeks a Global Quality Manager (CBS) to steer end-to-end quality strategy for Cable Backplane Systems. Lead quality across NPI and volume manufacturing, partnering with teams to ensure product and process quality and reduce field returns.

Define the global QMS, drive APQP/PPAP, CTQs, and gated readiness in new programs; implement Cp/Cpk, MSA, FMEA, and PFMEA practices; mentor a global quality team and manage supplier interfaces with 25–40% travel.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (EE/ME/IE) required; MS/MBA preferred.
• 10–15+ years in quality leadership across multi-site electronics manufacturing.
• Deep expertise in APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, DOE, reliability and FA.
• Proven track record with Tier-1 customers and ramp/scale scenarios.
• Ability to travel globally (25–40%).

Responsibilities

• Define the global Quality Management System (QMS) and KPIs; standardize across sites.
• Own customer quality interface; lead executive reviews and quality plans.
• Embed APQP/PPAP, CTQs, and gated readiness in new programs.
• Deploy SPC, audits, mistake-proofing; lead weekly quality reviews.
• Lead 8D RCA and corrective actions; drive cross-functional FA.
• Set SQE/PPM targets; qualify second sources; manage PCNs.
• Scale AI vision/analytics for in-factory reliability and dashboards.

Skills

Quality leadership

APQP/PPAP

SPC/MSA/FMEA

Lean/process improvement

Global travel

Education

BS in Engineering (EE/ME/IE)

MS/MBA preferred

Job description

Amphenol Corporation in Nashua seeks a Global Quality Manager (CBS) to steer end-to-end quality strategy for Cable Backplane Systems. Lead quality across NPI and volume manufacturing, partnering with teams to ensure product and process quality and reduce field returns.

Define the global QMS, drive APQP/PPAP, CTQs, and gated readiness in new programs; implement Cp/Cpk, MSA, FMEA, and PFMEA practices; mentor a global quality team and manage supplier interfaces with 25–40% travel.