Full Time First Article Inspector Jobs in Hanover, PA

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.

We are currently seeking a Product Engineer to join our team. The position will be in Valley Green, PA. ACS, a division of Amphenol, is the market leader for high speed, high bandwidth electrical connectors for the Telecom/Datacom market (Mobil 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 OEM’s globally. Our global headquarters are located in Wallingford, CT and we have design, sales and manufacturing locations globally.

Position Summary:

The Product Engineer – Mezzanine Connector Products is responsible for engineering support of assigned products across the full product lifecycle, including New Product Introduction (NPI), production, sustaining engineering, and end-of-life (EOL). This role provides derivative design, customer application support, verification and qualification support, and technical support for new business opportunities.

The position serves as the primary product engineering interface to manufacturing, requiring regular factory presence and direct interaction with suppliers and customers. The Product Engineer works within a global, cross-functional environment to ensure products meet performance, quality, cost, and schedule requirements throughout their lifecycle.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

New Product Introduction (NPI) & Development

• Support concept development, feasibility studies, and derivative product design activities
• Review, create, and release engineering drawings, tolerances, and specifications in compliance with performance and manufacturability requirements
• Develop and modify product designs using 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks)
• Define and support product validation, verification, and qualification plans
• Prepare and support prototype and pilot builds, including sample preparation for testing and customer evaluation
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Process Engineering to develop scalable, cost-effective production processes
• Provide on-site factory support during pilot builds, first article inspections, and production ramp-up

Sustaining Engineering & Production Support

• Provide ongoing engineering support for released products, including manufacturing, quality, and field issues
• Maintain regular factory floor presence to troubleshoot and resolve production challenges
• Participate in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action implementation
• Manage engineering changes, documentation updates, and risk mitigation activities
• Analyze manufacturing, test, and field performance data to drive continuous improvement
• Support customer application inquiries and technical issue resolution

Supplier Interaction & Obsolescence Management

• Interface directly with suppliers to resolve component, material, and process-related technical issues
• Support supplier qualification activities, technical reviews, and change evaluations
• Monitor component, material, and supplier obsolescence risks and assess product impact
• Support obsolescence mitigation strategies, including alternate component identification, qualification, and design changes
• Participate in Product Change Notices (PCNs) and lifecycle communications

End-of-Life (EOL) Execution

• Support product end-of-life planning and execution, including technical assessments and last-time-buy activities
• Ensure accurate documentation and technical continuity during product sunset
• Support customer transition activities related to EOL products

General

• Ensure assigned projects and lifecycle deliverables are completed on schedule
• Collaborate effectively with global, cross-functional teams
• Travel domestically and internationally approximately 10% of the time to support manufacturing sites, suppliers, and customers

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling using SolidWorks
• Minimum 2 years of experience as Mechanical Engineer
• Working knowledge of engineering drawing standards (e.g., ASME Y14.5)
• Solid understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 10%

Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies. Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business.

Amphenol is an “Equal Opportunity Employer” - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin. For additional company information please visit our website at https://www.amphenol-cs.com/