Position Title: NPI Process Manager
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Schaumburg, IL
Amphenol's High Speed IO Connectors and OverPass Solutions Business Unit is a market leader in high-speed, high-bandwidth interconnect solutions used in servers, storage, networking equipment, and data center infrastructure. Our products enable reliable, low-loss data transmission in some of the world's most advanced IT and Datacom platforms, helping power the technology behind leading Tier 1 OEMs. With global design, sales, and manufacturing teams, we are growing quickly and continuing to invest in our people and products. This role is a chance to make a real impact as part of a collaborative, fast-moving team within Amphenol's decentralized culture, where ideas are heard, initiative is encouraged, and teams are empowered to make decisions with clear accountability.
JOB FUNCTION:Experienced NPI Process Engineering Manager to lead the Global NPI teams, Process Development, DFM Engineers and Automation to oversee the daily production processes, improvement and support of existing manufacturing processes and products. This role demands a technically proficient leader with over 12 years of experience in engineering and a proven ability to drive cross-functional collaboration, resolve complex issues, and maintain high standards of quality and efficiency. The ideal candidate will bring a strong personality, clear communication, and a structured approach to problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities:- Planning and coordinating activities for the NPI teams globally.
- Participation in Design Reviews and provide collective feedback to Design Engineers on components and assembly Connectors (DFM).
- Collect process data and analyses, provide recommendations and observations to optimize assembly process to the ME team.
- Support and coordinate process qualification & customer samples through NPI personnel.
- Responsible for Transfer to Production once all development documents and qualifications are completed.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for production issues and customer complaints.
- Ensure timely resolution of technical problems impacting manufacturing, supply chain, or product performance.
- Responsible for documentation including process specifications, work instructions, and engineering change notices.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to enhance yield, reduce cost, and improve reliability.
- Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to drive measurable improvements.
- Mentor and lead a team, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
- Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Lead and manage engineering projects from concept through implementation.
- Track and report progress, risks, and outcomes to leadership.
- Support audits, compliance reviews, and regulatory documentation as needed.
- Travel to support vendor visits, troubleshooting, and inter-site collaboration.
Qualifications & Skills:- BS in Engineering (Manufacturing, Electromechanical or Mechanical)
- 12+ years of experience in Process Engineering, Process Qualification, or New Product Introduction within electronics or connector manufacturing.
- At least 5 years of current experience as Manager Position is required
- Strong problem-solving skills, capable of using data to analyze process and product problems - SPC, Six Sigma.
- Effective use of problem prevention tools, including Quality Planning, Poka Yoke, DFMEA, PFMEA, SPC X-Bar/R Charting, Cmk/Cpk, R&R, etc.
- Experience in high-speed stamping, injection molding, precious metal plating or manufacturing connector background preferred
- Strong leadership, communication, project management skills.
- Experience presenting complex progress and/or failure-analysis results to customers and non-technical stakeholders.
- Knowledge of high-speed I/O connectors, electromechanical products, data-center applications, or similar interconnect technologies preferred.
- Geometric Dimensions and Tolerance principles, and statical Engineering methods.
- Advanced level of decision making with responsibility for outcomes necessary
The base salary range for this position is $120,000 - $165,000 annually. In determining rate of pay, Amphenol considers a variety of nondiscriminatory factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant industry experience, qualifications, skills, and education. It would be rare for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for a given role. Base salary is one facet of Amphenol's total rewards package which includes participation in our comprehensive benefits program with medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day 1, vacation, sick leave, personal days, paid holidays, life insurance, short/long term disability, and matching 401K.
