Design Quality Engineer - Connector Solutions

Amphenol PCD is seeking a Design Quality Engineer to join our Quality team based in Beverly, MA. The Design Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that aerospace-grade electrical connectors meet rigorous quality and regulatory standards throughout the design and development lifecycle. This role plays a critical part in driving design assurance, supporting qualification efforts, and ensuring product reliability for high-performance, mission-critical aerospace applications.

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Design, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Test Engineering) to ensure quality is integrated into the connector product design process
• Conduct Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and support Process FMEA (PFMEA) for new and existing connector products
• Define product qualification plans and support environmental and mechanical testing in accordance with industry and customer standards
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for design-related nonconformities
• Support first article inspections (FAI) and compliance documentation per AS9102 and customer-specific requirements
• Participate in design reviews, ensuring conformance to internal and external standards
• Develop and maintain quality plans, inspection instructions, and control plans tailored to aerospace connector applications
• Interface with customers and suppliers on technical quality matters, including resolution of issues and participation in audits
• Monitor design validation metrics such as reliability, test coverage, and defect trends, recommending continuous improvements
• Perform additional quality-related duties as required by the Quality Manager
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering
• 3 years of experience in quality or design engineering roles focused on aerospace connectors or similar electromechanical components
• Solid knowledge of aerospace quality systems and standards, including AS9100 and AS9102
• Proficiency with quality tools (FMEA, 8D, 5 Whys, SPC, MSA) and familiarity with industry-specific tools like APQP and PPAP
• Ability to interpret technical drawings (GD&T), material specifications, and electrical schematics
• Experience with environmental and mechanical testing (e.g., thermal cycling, vibration, mating cycles)
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with connectors used in harsh environments
• Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher) or equivalent quality certification
  
  

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. We design and manufacture a wide range of products—including system attachments, junction modules, relay sockets, terminal blocks, rectangular and circular connectors, and cable assemblies and adapters. With facilities in North America and Asia, Amphenol Pcd products are relied upon by hundreds of OEMs worldwide.

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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