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Design Engineering Manager

Engineering · Allen, TX Onsite · Full-Time

Reports To: Director of Product Development, Joe Ingold

Salary Range: $130,000k – $170,000k

About Amphenol Fiber Systems International

Amphenol Fiber Systems International (AFSI), based in Allen, Texas, is a leading manufacturer of harsh-environment fiber optic connectivity products serving the military, telecommunications, and industrial markets worldwide. Since 1993, AFSI has built a reputation for delivering reliable, high-performance fiber optic systems engineered to operate in the toughest conditions.

Our Mission                                                                                                                                                    

Our mission is to be the world’s most advanced harsh environment fiber optic company by building a culture where curiosity is core, teamwork is fostered, continuous improvement is routine, and attention to detail defines our success.

The Design Engineering Manager is responsible for guiding and leading the engineering team in the development of new products/technologies, providing engineering support of existing products and supporting the product management, operations and sales organizations.

Product Development

• Provides leadership to the engineering team
• Interfaces with product managers, sales/BD, systems engineering and/or customers to understand product requirements and trade-offs
• Helps plan and organize engineering efforts
• Drives the engineering team to develop detailed designs that meet new product requirements
• Focus the engineering team on quality, schedule, and cost
• Ensures that product designs are well documented
• Manages, allocates, and/or re-allocates resources to ensure schedules are met and communicates any schedule changes
• Manages the work assignments for engineering staff based on company priorities
• Works with the executives, PLM, sales teams and others on our innovation process to define the direction of the technology development
• Manages the personnel aspects of the engineering department
• Provides employee development, teambuilding, coaching and mentoring

Engineering Support to Sales and Product Management

• Ensures that the engineering team provides engineering support to sales and the product managers
• Supports proposal and quoting activity as required
• Provides technical guidance to PLM and Sales

• Oversees Configuration Management of products and instills Best CM Practices

• Implements and oversees AS9100 requirements as they pertain to the design process

Engineering Support to Manufacturing & Operations

• As needed, ensures that the engineering team supports the design and development of the tools and processes required to manufacture new products
• Ensures that the engineering team resolves manufacturing and procurement issues relating to product design
• Ensures that the engineering team supports manufacturing as new products are introduced into the manufacturing environment

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or related engineering discipline
• Minimum 5 years of engineering leadership experience multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Experience leading new product development from concept through production
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and assembly documentation
• Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor, or equivalent preferred)
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, PLM systems, configuration management, and engineering change processes
• Excellent leadership, communication, project management, and problem-solving skills
• U.S Citizen or Permanent Resident to satisfy ITAR requirements

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401k match
• Paid Time Off
• Health Savings Account

Amphenol Fiber Systems International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.