Product Quality Engineer

Provide leadership and technical expertise to identify, resolve and eliminate quality issues and problems within assigned manufacturing departments. The Role - Amphenol Aerospace Operations is seeking a Product Quality Engineer to work out of its state-of-the-art facility in Sidney, NY. The key responsibilities of this Product Quality Engineer include, but are not limited to: Work closely with design engineering and production to understand complex product builds and identify improvement opportunities Perform thorough failure analysis utilizing schematics, PCB layouts and testing equipment Monitor KPI's including yield, scrap and customer Defective Part Per Million (DPPM) and develop action based on leading indicators Investigate customer returns and initiate rework when possible When needed, discuss technical issues with customers and support on-site visits Maintain working knowledge of manufacturing work instructions and implement improvements as needed Maintain knowledge Amphenol's Quality Procedures Manual and enforce policies when needed Develop and maintain constructive professional relationships with employees and customers Work extensively with Amphenol's computer system, both the AS400 main frame and the local PC network. Salary: $61,500 - $85,000 Location - Sidney, NY 30 Minute Drive from Binghamton, NY 20 Minute Drive from Oneonta, NY The Person - The key skills and qualities of a Product Quality Engineer at Amphenol Aerospace Operations: Four year engineering degree in engineering Course work or experience in electronic circuitry preferred Some applicable experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment preferred Knowledge of statistical methods Strong communication and interpersonal skills Aptitude for problem solving Fluency with Microsoft Office and Data3 software Ability to freely travel throughout a manufacturing floor environment Some lifting and carrying of small loads may be required Ability to work in a fast paced environment Occasional travel to customers to resolve or explain prevention of cited quality issues The Company - With manufacturing sites in Sidney, NY, Mesa, AZ, Nogales, MX, and a Design Center in Pasadena, CA, Amphenol Aerospace Operations has been a leader in designing and manufacturing electrical components for the aviation and commercial airplane industry for over 100 years. Focusing on serving the needs of advanced and challenging market segments, we pride ourselves on our consistent ability to innovate and provide the markets with new creative solutions. Working at Amphenol means you are recognized and valued for your contributions because we believe that our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. We support and encourage career development for all employees and have ample opportunities for advancement. We pride ourselves for being customer-centric, accountable, reliable, and enthusiastic in all that we do. These values are ingrained in each of us and contribute to a culture of teamwork and meaningful work. We aim to create an inclusive working environment where all employees are respected and treated equally regardless of their gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, religion or age. Amphenol offers a competitive wage and benefits.The candidate must be able to legally work in the United States; we are unable to provide sponsorship.This position requires access to controlled technology that is subject to US export controls. Qualified candidates must be a US person (including US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or eligible to obtain required authorization(s) from the U.S. Government. Amphenol is a proud Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status. Amphenol Making History, Designing the Future