Senior Global Manufacturing Engineer

Amphenol Corp; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector seeks a Senior Global Manufacturing Engineer. The role involves coordinating projects, ensuring compliance, and maintaining relationships with customers. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and significant experience in project management within a manufacturing context.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years Project Management experience preferred.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• 3+ years Customer Service experience in a professional setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates internal and external resources for project execution.
• Defines project scope and objectives with stakeholders.
• Ensures projects are delivered on-time, within scope and budget.

Skills

Project Management

Customer Service

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Detail-oriented

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

The Senior Global Manufacturing Engineer reports to the Director of Engineering and will work with Apps Engineering, Design Engineering and Manufacturing to develop, mature, and transition products and processes to improve operations, capabilities, and effectiveness globally.This role will support development and production programs and must be passionate for technical creativity.

Project Based Responsibilities

• Coordinates internal and external resources for the execution of New Product, Process launches, CapEx Implementation from Bidding phase to Full Rate Production
• Defines the project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Ensures that all assigned projects are delivered on-time, within scope and budget, and with the utmost level of quality.
• Establishes and cultivates excellent customer relationships. Serves as the primary technical interface with customers to answer questions, resolve issues and provide information.
• Develops detailed Project Plans/Timelines to monitor progress and manage change in scope, schedule, and costs accordingly.
• Reports and escalates to management as needed.
• Performs Risk Management Analysis to mitigate all possible project risks.
• Ensures compliance with internal and external requirements, standards, processes, and procedures, including Export Compliance and ITAR.
• Maintains and monitors Issues Register for each project, to ensure timely resolution of all open actions.
• Consults w/ Manufacturing and Design Engineering teams on the design and development of tools and fixtures (fabrication, gauging, inspection, etc.) for production.
• Regularly communicates with and updates customers regarding program progress, delivery dates, and metrics.
• Works with Account Managers as necessary to utilize customer systems (e.g. PO Portals, File Transfer Sites, etc.)

Technology Based Responsibilities

• Supports Director of Engineering with Scheduling, Organizing Quarterly TIG (Technical Interchange Group) meetings.
• Collaborate with Applications Engineering on Technology Road Map
• Performs other duties as assigned by Manager.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years Project Management experience, preferred.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred.
• 3+ years Customer Service Experience in a professional setting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Project