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Amphenol Communications Solutions · 1 day ago

Senior Process Engineer

Hamden, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) is a leader in interconnect solutions for various electronics markets. They are seeking a Senior Process Engineer to develop and improve manufacturing processes, ensuring safety, quality, and cost standards while collaborating with manufacturing and engineering teams.

HardwareManufacturing

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical leader for extrusion processes, ensuring coating quality, dimensional accuracy, and compliance with industry standards

Communicate effectively and maintain a strong presence on the production floor, partnering with operators to resolve process issues, reduce scrap, and improve throughput

Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and enhance process reliability

Design, test, and deploy tooling, automation, and auxiliary equipment to support high-speed extrusion operations

Develop and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and assembly line standards

Collaborate with suppliers and equipment manufacturers to specify, procure, and validate new technologies

Analyze process cycle times, yields, and efficiencies; identify opportunities for cost reduction and productivity improvement

Drive risk assessments, DFMEA, and safety evaluations to ensure compliance and mitigate operational hazards

Champion lean manufacturing principles and act as an agent of change in a fast-paced, global environment

Qualification

Extrusion processesAutomated manufacturingLean manufacturingCAD toolsAnalytical skillsBilingualCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Plastics, Mechanical, or related discipline)

10+ years of experience in high-speed, automated manufacturing environments; wire and cable extrusion experience strongly preferred

Proven expertise in extrusion processes and auxiliary equipment (pay-off, take-up, vacuum sizers, melt pumps)

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to resolve complex technical issues with minimal supervision

Working knowledge in CAD tools (Creo, SolidWorks) and MS Office Suite

Excellent communication skills with ability to collaborate across global teams

Preferred

Advanced degree in Engineering or related field

Experience with automation systems and tooling design

Lean manufacturing knowledge or Six Sigma certification

Bilingual (Spanish and/or Mandarin)

Familiarity with DFMEA, risk assessment, and continuous improvement methodologies

Company

Amphenol Communications Solutions

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics, and Commercial electronics markets.

Founded in 2000

Berlin, Berlin, DEU

10001+ employees