Group Quality Director

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.

The High Speed Products Group (HSPG) is at the forefront of enabling next-generation AI, cloud, networking, and hyperscale data center architectures. HSPG develops and manufactures industry-leading high-speed interconnect solutions including backplane connectors, cable assemblies, copper and optical interconnect systems, and advanced signal integrity products that power the world's most demanding computing platforms.

The Director of Quality will provide strategic leadership for all quality functions across the High Speed Products Group, driving a culture of operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement. This executive will partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Program Management, Supply Chain, and Sales to ensure world-class product quality throughout the product lifecycle—from concept and development through volume production and field performance.

The successful candidate will lead global quality strategy, customer quality engagement, supplier quality management, manufacturing quality systems, and advanced quality planning initiatives while supporting rapid growth and technology leadership in the AI and high-performance computing markets.

• Define and execute the global HSPG Quality Strategy aligned with business growth objectives and customer requirements.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators including DPPM, FPY, COPQ, customer scorecards, warranty performance, field returns, and audit performance.
• Drive standardization of quality systems, processes, metrics, and best practices across all HSPG sites worldwide.
• Serve as a member of the HSPG leadership team, influencing strategic decisions and business priorities.

• Act as the executive quality interface for hyperscale, networking, AI, and OEM customers.
• Lead executive customer reviews, escalations, corrective action initiatives, and continuous improvement programs.
• Drive customer satisfaction through proactive risk management, robust containment strategies, and effective issue resolution.
• Partner with Sales and Program Management on quality agreements, qualification requirements, and customer audits.

• Ensure quality is embedded throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Lead implementation of APQP methodologies, design reviews, risk assessments, CTQ management, and qualification strategies.
• Establish robust validation and reliability testing programs for high-speed interconnect technologies.
• Drive process capability, measurement system analysis, and manufacturing readiness for successful product launches.

• Lead global manufacturing quality organizations across multiple facilities and regions.
• Deploy advanced quality tools including SPC,…