Manufacturing Engineer I

Amphenol Cable & Interconnect Technologies•Franklin, WI

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer I works in a diverse, fast-paced environment as part of a cross-functional team. Under the general direction of an engineering manager, the role performs engineering activities across the product life cycle, from conceptualization through product launch and maturation. The position develops and implements the processes and equipment needed to manufacture products safely, accurately, on time, and cost-effectively. The role interprets customer drawings, specifications, and workmanship standards; provides manufacturing feedback and design-for-manufacturability recommendations; and maintains accurate cost and lead-time inputs and quotes. It develops process instructions and supports production as a subject-matter expert, while leading or contributing to new product and process development, experimentation, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. The engineer also supports sales, change control, audits, and compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal requirements. This is a fixed-location role in an air-conditioned, generally comfortable and well-lit environment, with desks or cubicles and a culture focused on teamwork, communication, continuous improvement, and goal-oriented work. Approximately 10% travel is expected. The position may involve access to ITAR and EAR technical data; candidates must qualify as U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens or permanent residents).

Requirements

For Level I, a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program (Mechanical or Electrical preferred), or a high school diploma with four years of experience and current or previous CMfgT certification by SME or equivalent.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Firm understanding of relevant manufacturing principles and processes, such as metal fabrication, machining, finishing, electrical assembly, wire/harness assembly, or electrical integration.
Ability to participate in, collaborate with, advise, and lead cross-functional project teams.
Ability to explain complex operations and methods clearly to employees, suppliers, and customers with varying skills and backgrounds.
Proficiency in the MS Office suite, including Teams, Outlook, and Excel.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including sitting, standing, walking, frequent hand use, reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling, crouching, stooping, and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds, with reasonable accommodation as applicable.
Must qualify as a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen or permanent resident) because the position includes access or potential access to ITAR and EAR technical data.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical or Electrical engineering degree.
Knowledge or experience in the Aerospace, Military Defense, or Medical industry.
Project management skills and experience.
Formal problem-solving training or tools such as 8D, DMAIC, or Six Sigma.
Manufacturing experience in a custom make-to-order environment.
Proficiency in CAD software; PTC Creo is preferred.
Knowledge of ERP systems; SAP is preferred.
Conversational ability in another language.
Additional industry certifications.

Responsibilities

Interpret internal and external customer drawings, specifications, and workmanship standards, providing manufacturing feedback and recommendations for early- and late-stage design.
Maintain accurate data and formulas used to determine part costs and lead times, including machine and assembly time, material usage, fixture costs, and NRE estimates.
Maintain quote integrity and provide customers with exception lists and design-for-manufacturability feedback.
Develop general, special, and applicable part process instructions with sufficient information and tooling for production to meet KPIs.
Communicate design concerns, drawing errors, and manufacturability improvements to customer contacts.
Design and execute Design of Experimentation projects to identify root causes, improvement opportunities, or new capabilities.
Lead cross-functional and interdivisional New Product and Process Development projects from concept through launch.
Support the production floor as a subject-matter expert in resolving production problems.
Review production issues, customer complaints, and continuous improvement opportunities to improve or develop processes and achieve facility KPIs.
Work with change control processes to complete changes efficiently and accurately and ensure affected procedures or tools are updated.
Assess complex customer changes to existing products, develop cost estimates for Sales, and communicate changes to engineering technicians for rework or overhaul instructions.
Provide Sales with technical support on industry standards and specifications, production capabilities, and material requirements.
Develop processes and procedures that meet customer, regulatory, and internal requirements; support or lead internal and external audits.
Contribute collaboratively and supportively to the team, maintain a clean and organized work environment, and follow safety standards, procedures, and regulations.
Perform other duties as required in support of the department and company.