Global NPI Automation Deployment Manager

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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. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world’s largest designers and manufacturers of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based products and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. ACS has an expansive global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative connectors as well as cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data center, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive.

Position: Global NPI Automation Deployment Manager

Location: Valley Green, PA

Amphenol High Speed Products Group is the market leader for high speed, high bandwidth electrical connectors for the Telecom/Datacom market (Mobile Networks, Storage, Servers, Routers, Switches, etc.). Our products help to enable the electronics revolution and remain a key enabler for all the major Tier 1 OEMs globally. We are currently seeking a Global NPI Automation Deployment Manager to join our Cable Backplane Systems Engineering team. The position will be located in Valley Green, PA.

SUMMARY:

We are looking for a dynamic Global NPI Automation Deployment Manager to provide worldwide management for Amphenol’s Cable Backplane Systems organization. Within the global scope of this role, our engineering locations include Harrisburg, PA, Nashua, NH and Nantong, China, and our manufacturing locations include Nantong, China, Mexicali, Mexico and Hanoi, Vietnam.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the planning and execution of automation strategies for global NPI programs.
• Align automation initiatives with product development timelines and manufacturing readiness.
• Develop and maintain global automation roadmaps in collaboration with engineering, operations, and product teams.
• Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews focused on automation compatibility.
• Collaborate with product design and process engineering teams to ensure automation feasibility.
• Influence fixture/tooling design to support automated assembly, inspection, and testing.
• Lead global deployment of automation systems across manufacturing sites.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, and validation of automation equipment internationally.
• Ensure standardization of automation platforms, processes, and documentation across regions.
• Manage and mentor a team of automation technicians and engineers.
• Project management to ensure internal and customer schedules are achieved

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field. Advanced degree is a plus for leadership and global coordination
• 10 + years of experience managing local and worldwide NPI functions, must have experience working with global teams
• 5 + years of experience working within a connector or cable component manufacturing company, preferably within high-speed products
• Deep understanding of PLC programming, robotics integration, vision systems, and industrial automation platforms.
• Strong knowledge of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles and how they apply to automation.
• Experience with global equipment deployment, including FAT/SAT, commissioning, and validation.
• Well organized and comfortable working in a matrixed environment with ability to communicate effectively with cross functional, geographically dispersed and culturally diverse engineering, quality and manufacturing teams, vendors, and customers
• Strong communication and presentation skills at all levels, from manufacturing floor to executive management team
• Strong facilitation and team-building skills; able to integrate the needs & skills of many functional disciplines to achieve a positive outcome
• Willing to travel globally and spend a significant amount of time in executing automation deployment; significant travel requirement (50%+)

Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our main focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies. Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business.

Amphenol is an “Equal Opportunity Employer” - Minority//Disabled/Veteran/ / /

For additional company information please visit our website at https://www.amphenol-cs.com/