Business Unit Manager - Cable

We are seeking a Business Unit Manager for Cable Assemblies who will play a pivotal role in shaping strategy, driving execution, and ensuring success across our Aerospace & Defense segment.

This is a high-impact role where you’ll lead the performance, growth, and customer experience for our cable assembly business. You’ll be responsible for everything from strategic planning and operational excellence to financial management and customer satisfaction—while ensuring strict compliance with aerospace and defense quality standards.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the business unit’s strategy for cable assemblies, aligning with overall company objectives.
• Identify and secure new opportunities in the commercial aerospace and defense markets to drive growth.
• Oversee contracts and programs, ensuring delivery on scope, cost, schedule, and quality commitments.
• Own full P&L responsibility—revenue, margin, and profitability targets.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, and capital expenditure plans that support business goals.
• Manage the entire program lifecycle, from quotation through delivery, for cable assembly contracts.
• Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery that meets technical and quality requirements.
• Partner with design and engineering teams to support new product introduction and engineering changes.
• Build strong, lasting customer relationships as the primary point of contact for the business unit.
• Lead with a mindset of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  
  

What You Bring

• 10 years of experience in aerospace/defense manufacturing, with at least 5 years in leadership.
• Proven expertise managing cable assembly, harness, or interconnect operations.
• Strong experience with P&L ownership, forecasting, and cost management.
• Track record of driving program execution and leading customer-facing initiatives.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business Administration (or equivalent experience).
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of cable assembly standards (IPC/WHMA-A-620, MIL-spec, aerospace harness requirements).
• Familiarity with AS9100 quality systems and compliance requirements for ITAR, EAR, and DFARS.
  
  

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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