Mechanical Engineering Lead / Manager

Amphenol Communications Solutions; Yocumtown (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions in Valley Green, PA, invites a Mechanical Engineering Lead/Manager to guide a team in the design, development, and testing of package-level connectors and cable assemblies. You will coordinate project milestones, communicate with customers, and collaborate with signal integrity, product management, and manufacturing to drive product success.

The role requires 3–5+ years in hardware/connector development, strong CAD skills, and prior leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5+ years in hardware/connector development.
• Experience in a technical lead or supervisory role.
• Strong CAD proficiency and use of CAD tools.
• Excellent project coordination and customer communication.
• Collaborative teamwork across diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide a team of mechanical engineers in design, development, and testing of package-level connector hardware components.
• Assist in managing project timelines and milestones, communicating progress to stakeholders.
• Communicate regularly with customers on key programs during development and implementation.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support cohesive product development efforts.
• Contribute to engineering processes and best practices to improve efficiency and quality.
• Coordinate resource allocation and assist with budgeting and planning.
• Provide technical mentorship and day-to-day guidance to engineers.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer communication

Project coordination

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

Location: Yocumtown, PA Department: Engineering Posted: 10/8/2026 Location Name: HSIO-Valley Green

Wage: Depends on Experience

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.

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.

Mechanical Engineering Lead / Manager

Valley Green, PA

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Engineering Manager in leading and guiding a team of mechanical engineers in the design, development, and testing of package-level connector hardware components and custom cable assemblies.
• Assist in managing project timelines to ensure milestones and deliverables are met, while communicating progress to internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate regularly with customers on key programs during the development and implementation of new hardware and connectors.
• Partner with cross-functional teams—including signal integrity engineering, product management, and manufacturing to support cohesive product development efforts.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of engineering processes and best practices to improve efficiency and product quality.
• Help coordinate resource allocation and assist with project planning and budgeting activities.
• Provide technical support, mentorship, and day-to-day guidance to engineers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment.
• Support team growth initiatives, including participation in recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training of new hires.
• Assist in conducting performance feedback and development discussions with team members.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and engineering tools to help drive innovation within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in hardware and/or connector development, including precision components and/or sheet metal; cable harnessing experience is a plus.
• Prior experience in a technical lead role or early-stage supervisory/mentorship capacity within a mechanical engineering team preferred.
• Strong project coordination, organizational and customer communication skills, with the ability to support multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with CAD tools.
• Solid problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams.

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/