Engineering Manager - Speed Connectors

Position: Engineering Manager - High Speed 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.

Engineering Manager - HSIO Connectors

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.

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.

What You'll Do

Lead & Inspire Engineering Excellence

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.

Drive Product Development from Concept to Launch

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.

Own Technical Integrity & Quality

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.

Partner with Customers & Stakeholders

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.

Why This Role Is Exciting

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.

Qualifications

Education & Experience (Must Have)

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.

Technical Expertise (Must Have)

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.

Leadership & Collaboration (Must Have)

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.

Key Skills & Attributes

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.

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