Manufacturing Project Engineer

Amphenol ICC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) in the United States seeks a Senior Manufacturing Project Engineer to lead engineering initiatives from concept to execution. You will develop detailed project plans, drive cross‑functional collaboration with global teams and optimize stamping, plating, molding, and assembly processes.

Travel to Asia is expected. A bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering and 5+ years in manufacturing engineering are required; Mandarin is a plus and Asia

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment in an engineering role.
• Experience with assembly process engineering (strongly preferred).
• Familiarity with interconnect industry processes such as stamping, plating, molding, and assembly (preferred).
• Proven project management experience, including creating and executing project plans.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across global teams.
• Ability to travel frequently to Asia to support manufacturing operations.
• Fluency in Mandarin is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering projects from concept through execution, aligning with goals and timelines.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, track progress, drive accountability.
• Support and optimize manufacturing and assembly processes for efficiency, quality, cost improvements.
• Collaborate with global manufacturing sites, especially in Asia, to support production and processes.
• Interface with leadership, engineering, and operations to ensure delivery.
• Provide technical support for stamping, plating, molding, and assembly processes.
• Prepare and present updates to internal stakeholders and leadership.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Presentation

Interpersonal skills

Cross-cultural collaboration

Mandarin

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or industrial engineering or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics, and Commercial electronics markets. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world’s largest designers and manufacturers of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based products and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. ACS has an expansive global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative connectors as well as cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data center, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering projects from concept through execution, ensuring alignment with company goals and timelines
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, tracking progress and driving accountability across stakeholders
• Support and optimize manufacturing and assembly processes, identifying opportunities for efficiency, quality, and cost improvements
• Collaborate directly with global manufacturing sites, particularly in Asia, to support production and process implementation
• Interface with Business Unit leadership, engineering teams, and operations to ensure successful project delivery
• Provide technical support related to stamping, plating, molding, and assembly processes
• Prepare and deliver presentations to internal stakeholders, including leadership updates and project reviews

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment in an engineering role
• Experience with assembly process engineering (strongly preferred)
• Familiarity with interconnect industry processes such as stamping, plating, molding, and assembly (preferred)
• Proven project management experience, including creating and executing project plans
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across global teams
• Ability to travel frequently to Asia to support manufacturing operations
• Fluency in Mandarin is a plus

Preferred Attributes

• Hands-on, problem-solving mindset with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies. Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business.

Amphenol is an “Equal Opportunity Employer” - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin. For additional company information please visit our website at https://www.amphenol-cs.com/