Manufacturing Engineer

Posted Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Amphenol Network Solutions, headquartered in Liberty Lake, WA is a division of Amphenol Corporation, based in Wallingford, CT. Amphenol is one of the largest manufacturers of interconnect products in the world with a global vision to connect people with technology. Amphenol Network Solutions have been leading the industry with a high-quality, seamless product portfolio of fiber distribution, cable management, power, racks, passives, and enclosures.

Our markets include IT Datacom, Mobile Devices, Mobile Networks, and Broadband. Additionally, Amphenol Corporation serves Industrial, Automotive, Commercial Aerospace, and Military markets. Our goal is simple - develop leading technologies that enhance the performance of our customers’ products, systems, and networks.

Recently we were recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in the Inland Northwest! Coming to work every day is a choice and when you like the people you work with and the environment you work in, it's an easy choice. If you are looking to work with a group of people you would describe as innovative, hard-working, passionate, honest, and fun-loving you have found it!

A mphenol Network Solutions Manufacturing Engineer II position is focused on improving assembly and test efficiencies, reducing manufacturing costs and impacting product design with sound engineering feedback early in the design process, and supporting the daily needs of the product assembly areas. The Manufacturing Engineer role interacts with all levels of the organization and demonstrates a commitment to Lean principles and Continuous Improvement.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents. The list is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required by all incumbents. Incumbents may perform other duties as assigned.

• Work collaboratively with production personnel to facilitate daily production objectives and Continuous Improvement
• Using Lean Manufacturing Methodologies, collaborate with Product Management and Operations to determine optimum production processes to maximize efficiency and profitability
• Facilitate strategic product development by helping to lead projects through the New Product Introduction process
• Coordinate the internalization of manufacturing documentation
• Convert engineering designs into documents that can be used in the various production groups to fabricate products
• Generate Engineering Change Orders to drive product design improvements (Drawing and BOM revisions)
• Generate Manufacturing Drawings using 3-D modeling software (Solid Works)
• Generate Assembly and Packaging Work Instructions using Microsoft Excel
• Assist in the development of process improvements through design/specification and fabrication of fixtures and special tooling
• Lead projects associated with the assembly of fabricated components to assist in the successful and efficient completion of Finished Goods
• Provide or generate data to support cost reduction projects
• Provide production assembly time estimates for new products, and refine existing assembly time estimates for current products
• Actively participate in DFM/DFMA analysis, working closely with product development engineering.
• Assist the Quality department with the evaluation of product issues, driving changes as required through Engineering Change Orders
• Assist the Quality and Supply Chain departments when working through supplier manufacturing concerns
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field is required
• 0-3 years of engineering experience in a low volume/high mix manufacturing environment involving sheet metal parts or components fabrication is required
• Packaging experience is a plus
• Optical Fiber experience is a plus
• Lean Manufacturing/ 5S/Six Sigma experience is a plus
• Small-scale Automation and/or Robotics experience is a plus
• Strong Technical Writing skills are a plus

Amphenol Network Solutions’ culture is an open, lean, and…