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Manufacturing Engineer

Amphenol Corp, Arizona City, AZ, United States


The Manufacturing Engineer III is a Senior Engineer, responsible to develop and drive quality-driven manufacturing systems, processes and equipment for the production of new and existing products. The Manufacturing Engineer III mentors and provides leadership to lower level Engineers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Mentors and trains a team of Manufacturing Engineers

Develops processes for the efficient production of harness systems and electro-mechanical assemblies

Creates and maintains work instruction to optimize manufacturability

Problem solves and recommends solutions for internal production issues and customer design issues

Leads engineering efforts for New Product Introduction

Not limited to – DFx, Risk assessment, Product flow, line balancing, etc.

NPI schedule and execution input

Designs and implements tools and fixtures required for effective manufacturing

Investigates, recommends, justifies and implements new equipment purchases

Manages process and documentation changes as required by internal and customer-driven engineering changes

Interprets drawing packages and internal BOMS, and audits for accuracy

Provides expert technical support to production teams

Supports purchasing, quality, test and production departments to ensure product integrity is maintained

Performs other tasks as assigned by Manager

Job Requirements

BS in Engineering or related field or equivalent professional experience

Minimum 8 years Manufacturing Engineering experience

Minimum 3 years Defense and Aerospace Electronics Manufacturing Engineering experience, strongly preferred

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Experience with Lean manufacturing

Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds

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