Amphenol · 16 hours ago
Senior Process Engineer
Hamden, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expAmphenol Spectra-Strip is a leader in hyper scale data center bulk wire solutions, and they are currently seeking a Senior Process Engineer to join their team in Hamden, CT. The role involves developing and improving manufacturing processes, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency while collaborating with various teams to achieve business objectives.
Manufacturing
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
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
Amphenol is one of the largest manufacturers on the planet you’ve never heard of.
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Zachary Raley
President/SVP/Advisor to CEO
Craig Lampo
Sr VP and Chief Financial Officer
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