Mechanical Process Engineer

Amphenol Tcs - Etters, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Etters, PA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

Amphenol High Speed Products Group is seeking a Process Engineer to join our HSIO Connector Engineering team located in Valley Green, PA. This position is crucial in managing all technical and process control aspects of assembly processes, ensuring that they meet Amphenol's cost, delivery, and capacity needs while adhering to customer requirements. The Process Engineer will develop plans, coordinate, track, qualify, and implement assembly processes from conceptual design into functional assemblies. This role involves the development of automated processes and continuous improvement in quality, safety, cost, and efficiency through the application of Lean tools such as SMED and TPM. The Process Engineer will also assist with costing, capital, and capacity projections, preparing financial justifications for new product developments and product changes. Key deliverables include completing PFMEAs, Process Qualification Plans, Control Plans, Workmanship standards, and Design of Experiments (DOE) related to process development. The role requires the development of tools and fixtures for cable assembly processes using 3D CAD software, preferably Solidworks or Pro-Engineer, and defining process equipment and tools for new assembly processes or improvements. In addition, the Process Engineer will be responsible for writing and developing machine/tooling specifications for processes and equipment to be purchased from external sources. The position also involves driving process risk reduction efforts using Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and conducting analyses of defined risk areas, including experimentation and detailed design. The Process Engineer will document assembly processes, provide training and support to production personnel, and participate in team meetings to report on project progress and customer-driven deliverables. Coordination with internal and external vendors for the fabrication of prototype samples, tooling, and equipment is also a key aspect of this role. Some travel, both domestically and internationally, may be required.

Responsibilities

• Manage all technical and process control aspects of assembly processes.
• Develop plans, coordinate, track, qualify, and implement assembly processes from conceptual design into functional assemblies.
• Develop automated processes and monitor areas of continuous improvement in quality, safety, cost, and efficiency.
• Assist with costing, capital, and capacity projections for new products and product changes.
• Complete process development deliverables including PFMEAs, Process Qualification Plans, Control Plans, and Workmanship standards.
• Develop tools and fixtures for cable assembly processes using 3D CAD software.
• Define process equipment, fixtures, and tools for new cable assembly processes or improvements.
• Provide product and investment cost assessments for new or modified products.
• Write and develop machine/tooling specifications for processes and equipment to be purchased from outside sources.
• Drive process risk reduction efforts using Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
• Define and drive process qualification plans including FAI, Cmk, and Cpk.
• Coordinate with internal and external vendors for the fabrication of prototype samples, tooling, and equipment.
• Analyze defined risk areas and conduct experimentation, detailed design, and technology research and development.
• Develop and document assembly processes, including process sheets and operating procedures.
• Provide training, guidance, and support to production and specialized personnel.
• Participate in team meetings to inform progress on project and customer-driven deliverables.
• Interface with vendors on new automated equipment development.
• Work closely with operations to define operations plans, capacity plans, and manufacturing documentation.
• Develop capacity and cost reduction plans for high volume efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, preferably Electro-mechanical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• At least two years of current experience in a process engineering role.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry.
• Knowledge and skills in using 3D CAD Design software (preferably Solidworks and/or Pro-Engineer).
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing.
• Familiarity with project management software (Microsoft Project) and spreadsheet software (Microsoft Excel).
• Proficiency in word processing (Microsoft Word) and presentation software (Microsoft PowerPoint).
• Ability to perform engineering experiments, collect data, analyze root causes, and conduct time studies.
• Experience in Automation.

Benefits

• Career growth opportunities within a global organization.
• Support and responsiveness to employees and customers.
• Equal Opportunity Employer status.