Engineering Manager – HSIO Connectors

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.

As an Engineering Manager reporting to the Director of Engineering, you will be leading the design, qualification, and global launch of next-generation High-Speed I/O (HSIO) connector products. This is a highly visible leadership role where you will guide a global engineering organization, partner closely with customers and sales, and take full ownership of innovative products from concept through production. The position will be located in Schaumburg, IL
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If you thrive at the intersection of technical leadership, people development, and product innovation, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to grow both a business-critical product family and your own leadership career.

• Provide technical leadership and strategic direction to a global HSIO connectors engineering team and local test laboratory.
• Mentor, coach, and develop engineering talent to build a high-performing, collaborative, and growth-oriented team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Lead the design, prototyping, qualification, and successful launch of new HSIO connector products.
• Own end-to-end project execution, ensuring milestones, timelines, and customer commitments are consistently achieved.
• Collaborate closely with Design, NPI, Operations, and Manufacturing teams—particularly with partners in China—to transition products smoothly into production.

• Approve and manage engineering deliverables including drawings, BOMs, and item masters.
• Perform and review mechanical simulations, FEA, and tolerance analyses to ensure robust, manufacturable designs.
• Resolve engineering, design, and production-related challenges efficiently and decisively.
• Ensure all designs meet cost, performance, reliability, and manufacturability targets to win new business.

• Engage directly with customers and Sales to define product roadmaps, technical requirements, and delivery timelines.
• Support marketing and engineering proposal development.
• Present technical concepts clearly and confidently to internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Provide monthly project status reports to management with clear recommendations and risk mitigation plans.

• True Product Ownership: Build and grow a family of cutting-edge HSIO connector products from concept to market success.
• Leadership Growth: Expand your people-management and strategic leadership capabilities with increasing responsibility.
• Global Impact: Work with international teams, customers, and manufacturing partners.
• Visibility & Influence: Collaborate closely with leadership, sales, and customers on roadmap-defining products.
• Travel Opportunities: Visit customers, attend trade shows, and engage directly with manufacturing facilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• 10 to 15+ years of progressive engineering experience.
• 5 to 10+ years of project and/or people management experience.
• Working with global teams, customers, and manufacturing partners is required.

• Strong experience with 3D CAD systems (Solid Works).
• Deep knowledge of connector design or small mechanical/electrical components.
• Hands-on expertise in:
  • Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
  • Metal stamping, injection molding, insert molding, and automated processes
  • Tolerance analysis and FEA simulation/modeling
• Working knowledge of industry form factors: SFP, QSFP, QSFP-DD, OSFP.
• Familiarity with standard connector testing procedures and industry best practices.

• Strong ability to coordinate and influence global, cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with a calm, structured approach under pressure.
• Exceptional communication, presentation and leadership skills.

• Strong facilitation, collaboration, and team‑building capabilities.
• System‑level thinker with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple parallel programs in a fast‑paced environment.
• Structured, disciplined approach to engineering development processes.
• Confident communicator who can translate complex technical concepts into clear messages.
• Passionate about mentoring engineers and building a high‑performance technical culture.