JOIN OUR TEAM @ AMPHENOL RF, the world's largest manufacturer of coaxial interconnect products for radio frequency, microwave, and data transmission applications, and a proven leader in enabling next-gen technology! Our global team of experienced engineers develops innovative solutions utilizing the most advanced manufacturing technology available, and we specialize in creating custom solutions that meet customer-specific design requirements. With consistent year over year growth, innovative technology, and a team that breeds success, we are always seeking top-tier, high-performing talent to join us! We are headquartered in Danbury, Connecticut, and a division of Amphenol Corporation (NYSE ticker: APH), an industry leader for more than fifty years.
At Amphenol RF, you can expect a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, FSA, employer-paid life insurance), a favorable work/life balance, a generous PTO allowance and paid holidays, an engaging and collaborative work environment, numerous opportunities for career growth, and an entrepreneurial focus that encourages employees to chart their own paths.
The Program Manager directs and coordinates cross functional teams to execute program deliverables to meet customer milestones within an automotive phase gate process. Lead and direct cross functional teams to meet all internal quality and financial metrics. Provide timely quotes, ensure capacity needs will be met, and support continuous improvement cost reductions initiatives to meet financial goals.
Duties and Responsibilities
Award new projects by working with Cross-functional teams (CFT).
Review RFQ package with Sales/Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing team to define achievable specification for quotation.
Gather cost information from factory PM, prepare quotation package/financial analysis for management's approval, and submit budgetary quotation to customer.
Drive cost optimization with the CFT throughout the project phase.
Gather competition information and prepare negotiating strategies to help awarding.
Follow up open RFQ and push for closure.
Manage contract review and obtain management's approval.
Drive flawless launch of awarded projects.
Pursue NRE PO, prepare Asset Request (AR), work with Customer Service and Financial team to close AR payment and NRE PO invoicing.
Set up and manage internal/external project meetings to drive the open items resolved and closure.
Coordinate with the CFT to meet project timing/milestones. Maintain Gantt charts for customer review on a weekly basis.
Maintain project financial update and meet pre-set financial goal. Report financial status to management on a regular basis.
Coordinate/Supervise all the documents submission to meet the phase gate requirement.
Define project risk (4M analysis i.e. tooling, automatic machine, capacity, supply chain, cost impact) and take proactive actions to mitigate the risk.
Support change management after Start of Production (SOP).
Support forecasting and budget planning.
Assist in global automotive projects as needed, and other duties as assigned.
Ability to travel as needed to visit customers, production sites, and suppliers (10%)
Requirements
Amphenol RF is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Amphenol is one of the largest manufacturers of interconnect products in the world. The Company designs, manufactures and markets electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors, coaxial and flat-ribbon cable, and interconnect systems.
The primary end markets for the Company's products are communications and information processing markets, including cable television, cellular telephone and data communication and information processing systems; aerospace and military electronics; and automotive, rail and other transportation and industrial applications.