Reliability Manager

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.

Position: Reliability Manager

Location: Markham, ON

Work Type: In-Office

Summary of Business:

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.

Amphenol's High Speed IO Connectors and OverPass Solutions Business Unit is a market leader in high-speed, high-bandwidth interconnect solutions used in servers, storage, networking equipment, and data center infrastructure. Our products enable reliable, low-loss data transmission in some of the world's most advanced IT and Datacom platforms, helping power the technology behind leading Tier 1 OEMs. With global design, sales, and manufacturing teams, we are growing quickly and continuing to invest in our people and products. This role is a chance to make a real impact as part of a collaborative, fast-moving team within Amphenol's decentralized culture, where ideas are heard, initiative is encouraged, and teams are empowered to make decisions with clear accountability

Job Description:

The Reliability Manager leads the Reliability Engineering function supporting New Product Introduction for the I/O Connectors Business Unit. The role is accountable for product reliability planning, qualification testing, failure analysis, and reliability risk management from product concept through production release.

Working closely with Development Engineering, Mechanical Integrity Engineering, Program Management, NPI Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, suppliers, and customers, the Reliability Manager ensures that new products meet customer requirements, internal Quality Test Plans, applicable industry standards, and long-term performance expectations. The role leads and develops the Reliability Engineering team while advancing testing capabilities, technical standards, and continuous-improvement initiatives. The Reliability Manager will be responsible for ensuring that products, systems, or processes perform their intended function consistently and without failure over specific periods of time, under defined conditions.

Job Description:

The role leads reliability engineering for new I/O connector products throughout the NPI lifecycle, including developing reliability strategies, qualification plans, and testing requirements. It oversees product validation, failure analysis, root-cause investigations, laboratory operations, and continuous improvement while ensuring customer and industry standards are met. The position works closely with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers to identify risks, support design decisions, and ensure successful product launches. It also provides technical leadership, develops the Reliability Engineering team, and drives innovation and reliability improvements.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead reliability engineering, product qualification, and validation activities for new and existing products.
• Develop and execute reliability test plans, qualification strategies, and methodologies based on customer, industry, certification, and internal requirements.
• Lead failure analysis, root cause investigations, and corrective-action activities for product and process issues.
• Apply CRAM, ERAM, FMECA, DFMEA, PFMEA, root cause analysis, and corrective-action methodologies to identify and mitigate product and process risks.
• Analyze reliability, quality, and manufacturing data using SPC, Six Sigma tools, statistical methods, and other engineering techniques.
• Lead cross-functional engineering teams and projects, providing technical direction and ensuring successful execution.
• Review and interpret simulation, testing, and failure-analysis results and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Present complex technical information, testing results, simulations, and failure-analysis conclusions to customers and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support product development and manufacturing processes involving high-speed stamping, injection molding, precious metal plating, and connector manufacturing.
• Apply GD&T principles and statistical engineering methods to support product design and manufacturing decisions.
• Perform and/or oversee FEA simulations and engineering analyses using SolidWorks and ANSYS.
• Drive continuous improvement and corrective actions to improve product reliability, quality, and manufacturing performance.
• Make advanced technical and business decisions with accountability for project and product outcomes.

Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 12+ years of experience in Reliability Engineering, Product Qualification, or New Product Introduction within electronics or connector manufacturing.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in a technical or engineering environment.
• Experience with reliability testing, failure analysis, root cause investigation, and qualification methodologies.
• Knowledge of industry testing standards, statistical analysis, and quality engineering principles.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret customer, industry, certification, and internal Quality Test Plan requirements.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to analyze process and product problems using SPC, Six Sigma tools, and related methodologies.
• Knowledge of GD&T principles and statistical engineering methods.
• Experience and proficiency with SolidWorks and FEA simulation software; ANSYS preferred.
• Knowledge of high-speed I/O connectors, electromechanical products, data-center applications, or similar interconnect technologies preferred.
• Experience in high-speed stamping, injection molding, precious metal plating, or connector manufacturing preferred.
• Advanced decision-making capability with responsibility and accountability for outcomes.

Come join the Amphenol family!

The base salary range for this position is $140,000 - $170,000 annually. In determining the rate of pay, Amphenol considers a variety of nondiscriminatory factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant industry experience, qualifications, skills, and education. It would be rare for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for a given role. Base salary is one facet of Amphenol's total rewards package which includes participation in our comprehensive benefits program with medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, life insurance, short/long term disability, and membership in our Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our main focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers. 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 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/