Mechanical Application Engineering Manager

Mechanical Engineering Manager – Spectra-Strip

Location:

Valley Green, PA Responsibilities

• Build out, lead, and mentor the Spectra-Strip Applications Engineering team, overseeing technical project execution, customer support, and product implementation.
• Serve as the primary technical interface between engineering, field application engineers, sales, and key customers—translating complex customer requirements into actionable engineering deliverables.
• Guide concept development using input from customer needs, competitor benchmarking, existing product portfolios, and patent landscapes. Collaborate cross-functionally across Amphenol business units and engineering sites.
• Ensure product designs meet all customer functional requirements and are aligned with manufacturability, cost‑efficiency, and timeline expectations.
• Evaluate and support product selection and integration during the early stages of customer engagement to ensure technical viability and long‑term compatibility.
• Provide strategic and technical direction during design reviews, project meetings, and customer discussions—supporting the full product lifecycle from concept through production.
• Coordinate regular communications with internal and external stakeholders including the tracking of project milestones, technical deliverables, and issue resolution.
• Oversee verification and validation testing including FEA, simulations, and physical testing to ensure quality and performance requirements are met.
• Lead technical troubleshooting efforts in partnership with quality, engineering, and manufacturing to address customer issues and ensure rapid resolution.

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering (Electrical/Electronics Engineering Degree alternative)
• 5 years of leadership experience within an Applications or Field Engineering environment, ideally in the interconnect, electronics, or electromechanical sectors.
• Proven ability to manage global customer relationships and drive technical projects through cross‑functional collaboration.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to distill complex technical topics for a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to travel ~15% domestic and international

Amphenol is an "Equal Opportunity Employer" - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin.