Entry-Level Product Design Engineer

Amphenol and its Affiliated Companies•St. Augustine, FL

90d

About The Position

The Product Design Engineer collaborates with customers and internal teams—including Sales/Customer Service, Product Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and New Product Development—to design wire and cable products for manufacturability and cost effectiveness. The position interprets customer specifications and industry standards, develops solutions for new product opportunities and enhancements to existing products, and uses company production capabilities to prepare designs and cost estimates that support profitability. The role also serves as a technical liaison, contributes to product documentation and quoting processes, and supports supplier and manufacturing activities. The description notes additional duties at Level II, including leading new product development projects, acting as a primary technical liaison, driving continuous improvement, and mentoring design engineering technicians. The role works in a clean manufacturing facility where machinery, equipment, processes, chemicals, and powered industrial vehicle traffic may present hazards. Personal protective equipment is required in certain areas. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and qualify as a U.S. person under applicable ITAR requirements; sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, with Electrical or Mechanical preferred, or an Associate degree and at least five years of related engineering experience in the wire and cable industry.
Proficiency with mathematical concepts, probability, and statistical inference.
At least three years of manufacturing experience, preferably in the wire and cable industry.
Formal problem-solving and project management experience.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with data analysis tools, including Power BI, Minitab, Power Apps, and Power Automate.
Self-directed, resourceful, and able to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
Good judgment and decision-making skills.
Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced, changing environment while maintaining a positive team attitude.
Reliable and willing to work additional hours on short notice to meet customer demands or deadlines.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams; knowledgeable in database applications.
Solid presentation skills for internal and external audiences.
Strong project planning and execution skills, including use of project management tools.
Experience leading cross-functional teams for continuous improvement, 5S initiatives, and FMEA processes.
Able to legally work in the United States and qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR requirements; the employer is unable to provide sponsorship.
Able to meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly using hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear; frequently reaching; standing and walking; and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
Able to comply with applicable job safety analyses and wear required personal protective equipment in designated areas.

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma green or black belt.
DFSS certification.
Familiarity with Business Intelligence tools such as Power BI.
Experience with Power BI, Power Automate, and Power Apps, with a drive for innovation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Interpret customer specifications and industry standards or documents to develop manufacturable, cost-effective designs.
Provide design solutions for new product opportunities and enhancements to existing products.
Use company production capabilities to prepare design and cost estimates that maximize profitability.
Serve as a technical liaison between customers and Amphenol CIT development, Customer Service, and production personnel.
Assign appropriate part numbers to new products and structure designs within the MRP system.
Establish and improve design procedures and use design and costing standards for quote and order processing.
Work with Supply Chain, Process Engineering, and Quality to evaluate raw materials and suppliers.
Perform technical contract reviews of quotes, specifications, purchase orders, and work orders.
Prepare product specification sheets for Customer Service and customers.
Develop, document, and maintain product bills of materials, routings, and test plans for cable and assembly manufacture.
Review work orders for accuracy of bills of materials, routings, test plans, and revisions.
At Level II, lead and manage new product development projects and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
At Level II, lead problem-solving efforts and cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and productivity initiatives.
At Level II, support second-sourcing efforts and improve supplier performance with Supply Chain, Process Engineering, and Quality.
At Level II, mentor and coach Design Engineers and Technicians.
Perform other duties as assigned.