Engineering Manager – 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.

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.

• 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.