Manufacturing Engineer I: NPD & Process Improvement

Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies Inc.; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support product life cycle from concept to launch and maturation.

You will lead process development and equipment implementation to manufacture products safely, accurately, timely, and cost-effectively. The role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration across engineering, sales, planning, and quality teams, with emphasis on process optimization and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred) or HS diploma with relevant manufacturing experience and CMfgT/SME certification.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering roles with knowledge of cost estimation, lead times, and process improvement.
• Familiarity with quality systems, change control, and audits.

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings and specs to provide feedback and manufacturing recommendations.
• Develop process instructions and tooling to ensure KPI achievement on the production floor.
• Lead NPD projects from concept to launch with cross-functional teams.
• Support production as SME to solve manufacturing problems and drive continuous improvement.
• Participate in change control and cost-estimation for customer changes.
• Provide technical support to sales with industry standards and capabilities.

Skills

Manufacturing principles

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Problem solving (8D/DMAIC)

Communication skills

CAD

ERP systems

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree (Mechanical or Electrical)

CMfgT/CMfgE SME certification (or equivalent)

Tools

CAD/PTC Creo

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support product life cycle from concept to launch and maturation.

You will lead process development and equipment implementation to manufacture products safely, accurately, timely, and cost-effectively. The role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration across engineering, sales, planning, and quality teams, with emphasis on process optimization and audits.