Product Design Engineer II

Amphenol CDI; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol CIT seeks a Product Design Engineer to collaborate with customers, Sales, Product Management, Engineering, and Supply Chain to design and cost wire and cable products for manufacturability. The role involves interpreting specifications, developing cost-effective designs, and leveraging production capabilities to maximize profitability.

At Level II, you will lead new product development projects, act as primary technical liaison, drive continuous improvement, and mentor design engineers

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) or an Associate degree with 5+ years in wire and cable engineering.
• Experience with statistical inference, probability, and data analysis.
• Minimum 3 years manufacturing experience, preferably in wire and cable industry.
• Formal problem-solving and project management experience.
• Familiarity with BI tools (Power BI) and data analysis software.

Responsibilities

• Interpret customer specifications and standards to create manufacturable, cost-effective designs.
• Provide design solutions for new opportunities and product enhancements.
• Develop design estimates and BOMs to maximize profitability.
• Lead cross-functional teams and mentor engineers and technicians.
• Review and maintain design procedures, costing standards, and project plans.

Skills

Customer collaboration

Problem solving

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

Power BI usage

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Associate degree + 5 years experience in wire & cable

Tools

Power BI

Minitab

Power Apps

Power Automate

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Summary

The Product Design Engineer collaborates with customers, Sales/Customer Service, Product Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and New Product Development teams to design and cost wire and cable products for manufacturability. The role interprets customer specifications and industry standards, develops cost‑effective design solutions for new and existing products, and leverages production capabilities to maximize profitability. At level II, the engineer additionally leads new product development projects, serves as a primary technical liaison, drives continuous improvement, and mentors design engineering technicians.

Essential Job Functions

• Interpret customer specifications and industry standards/documents to develop manufacturable, cost-effective designs.
• Provide design solutions to support new product opportunities and existing product enhancements.
• Leverage company production capabilities to prepare design and cost estimates that maximize profitability.
• Serve as technical liaison between customers and Amphenol CIT development, Customer Service, and production personnel.
• Work with established part number systems to assign proper part numbers to new products; structure designs within the MRP system.
• Improve and establish design procedures and utilize design and costing standards for quote and order processing.
• Work with Supply Chain, Process Engineering, and Quality in evaluating raw materials and suppliers.
• Perform technical contract review of quotes, specifications, purchase orders, and work orders.
• Prepare product specification sheets for Customer Service and customers.
• Develop, document, and maintain product BOMs, routings, and test plans for cable and assembly manufacture.
• Review work orders for accuracy of BOMs, routings, test plans, and revisions.
• Lead and manage new product development projects, ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
• Lead problem‑solving efforts and cross‑functional teams to drive continuous improvement and productivity initiatives.
• Support second‑sourcing efforts and improve supplier performance with Supply Chain, Process Engineering, and Quality.
• Mentor and coach other Design Engineers and Technicians, fostering skill development and professional growth.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical preferred); or an Associate degree with at least five years of related engineering experience in the wire and cable industry.
• Proficiency with mathematical concepts, probability, and statistical inference.
• Minimum of three years of manufacturing experience, preferably in the wire and cable industry.
• Formal problem‑solving and project management experience.
• Familiarity with Business Intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI).

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Six Sigma green or black belt, preferred.
• DFSS certification would be a plus.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools, including Power BI, Minitab, Power Apps, and Power Automate.

Job Skills

• Self‑directed, resourceful, and capable of managing multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Good judgment and decision‑making skills.
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast‑paced, changing environment while maintaining a positive team attitude.
• Reliable and willing to work additional hours on short notice to meet customer demands or deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams); knowledgeable in database applications.
• Solid presentation skills for internal and external audiences.
• Strong project planning and execution; skilled in applying project management tools.
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams for continuous improvement, 5S initiatives, and FMEA processes.
• Experience with Power BI, Power Automate, and Power Apps; drive for innovation and continuous improvement.

Amphenol CIT is a clean facility that houses machinery, equipment, processes, and chemicals which can create potential hazards such as ergonomic, chemical, machine point of operation, and powered industrial vehicle traffic. These hazards are controlled through engineering controls, such as machine guarding, and administrative controls, such as safety policies and programs. In certain areas of the facility, employees are required to wear personal protective equipment such as hearing protection, safety glasses, safety‑toe shoes, and hand protection.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Personal Protective Equipment Requirements

• ASTM F–2412–2005, ANSI Z41–1999, or ANSI Z41–1991 rated safety‑toed shoes
• Clear ANSI Z87.1 safety‑rated glasses
• Hearing protection, in specific locations
• Ability to comply with JSA in specific areas

Export Compliance Disclaimer

This position includes access or potential access to ITAR and/or EAR technical data. Therefore, candidates will need to qualify as a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident (green card holder).

Employment Eligibility

Due to the nature of our business, the candidate must be able to legally work in the United States; we do not provide sponsorship. The position requires a U.S. person as defined in ITAR, 22 CFR 120.15 (U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status) and defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) (20).

Amphenol CIT participates in the United States Department of Homeland Security E‑Verify program. The E‑Verify program is a web‑based employment eligibility verification system for newly hired employees operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.