Director of Engineering

Job Summary:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Engineering to lead our global engineering team in developing cutting-edge solutions for military and aerospace applications. This role will drive innovation, oversee multi-disciplinary engineering activities, and ensure the successful execution of product development strategies. The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with deep technical expertise, a passion for excellence, and a proven ability to manage global teams in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and mentorship to global engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the design and development of high-performance products that meet the stringent requirements of military and aerospace applications.
• Develop and execute global engineering strategies aligned with company objectives, ensuring design excellence, cost-effectiveness, and product reliability.
• Drive collaboration and knowledge sharing across international engineering teams to optimize product development and integration.
• Manage engineering resources, budgets, and project timelines efficiently to meet business and technical goals.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, integrating relevant innovations into the product portfolio.
• Perform other duties as needed to support organizational goals.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• 5 years of leadership experience in an engineering department, with a strong background in the military, aerospace, or related industries.
• 2 years of experience managing global engineering teams.
• 10 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment, with expertise in interconnect design and manufacturing processes.
• In-depth understanding of industry standards and regulations relevant to military and aerospace applications.
• Strong project management skills with a history of successful product launches.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across global teams.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field required.

Travel Requirements:
This role requires frequent international and domestic travel, including 4 to 5 trips to China per year to support global engineering operations. Additionally, periodic travel on an as needed basis to customers, suppliers, and other Amphenol locations across North America is expected to ensure seamless collaboration and project execution.

A Little Bit About Us:

Amphenol Pcd, a subsidiary of Amphenol Corporation, is one of the world's leading suppliers of interconnect products for Military, Commercial Aerospace and Industrial applications. Located north of Boston in Beverly, Massachusetts, we design and manufacture a wide range of products - System Attachments, Junction Modules, Relay Sockets, Terminal Blocks, Rectangular & Circular Connectors, and Cable Assemblies & Adapters. With facilities in North America and Asia, Amphenol Pcd products are chosen by hundreds of OEMs around the world reliant on Amphenol's technical excellence, global network of distributors, and cost-effective solutions for custom systems.

Due to the nature of our business, the candidate must be able to legally work in the United States; we are unable to provide sponsorship. Position requires candidate to be a U.S. person as defined in ITAR, 22 CFR 120.15 (U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status) and defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) (20).

Amphenol Pcd is a proud Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.

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