Senior NPI Manufacturing Engineer: Global Automation

Amphenol Communications Solutions; Yocumtown (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) seeks a Sr. NPI Manufacturing Engineer to lead DFM assessments, support global manufacturing, and drive cost reductions. You will develop processes, collaborate with engineering, and support ramp to mass production at multiple plants.

Travel ~30% to Mexico or Malaysia. The role requires strong problem-solving skills and experience with high-volume production, SMT, soldering, and automation technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Strong experience supporting global manufacturing operations and high-volume production.
• Experience with automated manufacturing lines and industrial automation.
• Knowledge of electronic assembly processes and production equipment. (SMT, Soldering process, Reflow, Pick and place equipment, etc.)
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work with international manufacturing teams.
• The role requires a willingness to travel often to manufacturing facilities in Mexico or Malaysia, approximately 30% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead DFM assessment and manufacturability analysis for new product development.
• Support scaled global manufacturing and mass production readiness.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, production lines and automation solutions.
• Work with engineering teams to ensure designs meet manufacturability and cost targets.
• Support trial production, production ramp and mass production implementation.
• Drive cost reduction and manufacturing efficiency initiatives.
• Collaborate with automation teams and manufacturing plants to implement new equipment and processes.

Skills

Global manufacturing experience

High-volume production

Automation & industrial automation

International collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

SMT equipment

Soldering equipment

Pick and place equipment

Reflow ovens

Job description

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) seeks a Sr. NPI Manufacturing Engineer to lead DFM assessments, support global manufacturing, and drive cost reductions. You will develop processes, collaborate with engineering, and support ramp to mass production at multiple plants.

Travel ~30% to Mexico or Malaysia. The role requires strong problem-solving skills and experience with high-volume production, SMT, soldering, and automation technologies.