Hi-Speed Cable Tooling Design Engineer

Amphenol Communications Solutions; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Global exposure

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions in Nashua, NH is seeking a Tooling Design Engineer to design and develop tooling for high-speed cable assemblies, supporting both new product development and legacy sustainment. You will work with engineering teams in Nashua, Mexico, Vietnam, and China to ensure robust tooling designs and proper documentation.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 2–5 years of manufacturing experience, and hands-on CAD skills (SolidWorks).

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 2–5 years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in GD&T and Injection Mold Design preferred.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks or similar).
• Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel).
• Good communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams across regions.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop tooling for high-speed cable assembly manufacturing, supporting NPD and sustaining engineering for legacy products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define tooling requirements and specifications.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models of tooling designs, ensuring accuracy and manufacturability.
• Develop and maintain complete documentation packages for tooling designs: drawings, BOMs, assembly instructions, and maintenance procedures.
• Partner with Nashua, Mexico and China engineering teams to ensure design compatibility, standardization, and knowledge transfer.
• Participate in design reviews and provide feedback on tooling concepts.
• Manage tooling vendors: quoting, procurement, and quality control.
• Support new tooling implementation and validation in manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues and implement corrective actions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for tooling design and processes.
• Identify and facilitate project initiatives like cost improvement, quality improvements, and product performance benchmarking.

Skills

GD&T

Injection Mold Design

Communication skills

Cross-region collaboration

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Amphenol Communications Solutions in Nashua, NH is seeking a Tooling Design Engineer to design and develop tooling for high-speed cable assemblies, supporting both new product development and legacy sustainment. You will work with engineering teams in Nashua, Mexico, Vietnam, and China to ensure robust tooling designs and proper documentation.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 2–5 years of manufacturing experience, and hands-on CAD skills (SolidWorks).