Cable Harness Design Engineering Manager

Design Engineering Manager – Cable Harness

Engineering · Allen, TX Onsite · Full-Time
Reports To: Director of Engineering
Salary Range: $130,000k – $170,000k

About Amphenol Fiber Systems International
Amphenol Fiber Systems International (AFSI), based in Allen, Texas, is a leading manufacturer of harsh-environment fiber optic connectivity products serving the military, telecommunications, and industrial markets worldwide. Since 1993, AFSI has built a reputation for delivering reliable, high-performance fiber optic systems engineered to operate in the toughest conditions.

Our Mission
Our mission is to be the world’s most advanced harsh environment fiber optic company by building a culture where curiosity is core, teamwork is fostered, continuous improvement is routine, and attention to detail defines our success.

About the Role

The Cable and Wire Harness Design Engineering Manager leads a team of engineers and drafters in the design and development of complex cable assemblies and wire harnesses, with a strong focus on harness architecture, detailed interconnect design, routing, breakout configuration, labeling, and build documentation. This role provides technical support for existing products throughout their lifecycle and partners with product management, operations, and sales to ensure design accuracy, manufacturability, and successful program execution.

What You'll Do
Team Leadership & People Management

Directly manage 5-10 design engineers and drafters, including hiring, performance management, career development, and workload/resource planning across concurrent programs
Establish design standards, review cadences, and mentoring structures to develop engineers across experience levels
Partner with HR on compensation planning, promotion cases, and succession planning for the design team

Technical & Program Execution

Direct the design and development of cable/wire harness assemblies and fiber optic interconnect systems, ensuring compliance with MIL-DTL, MIL-PRF, and customer-specific specifications
Own engineering deliverables against program schedules, including drawings, GD&T packages, BOMs, ICDs, and qualification test plans
Review and approve engineering designs, drawing packages, and change orders (ECOs/ECNs) originating from the team
Lead root-cause investigations and corrective actions for design-related quality escapes

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Serve as the engineering interface to Program Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Sales on active and proposed programs
Support new business proposals with technical scoping, feasibility assessment, and rough-order-of-magnitude engineering estimates
Coordinate with customer engineering teams on interface control, design reviews, and qualification requirements

Process & Continuous Improvement

Drive standardization of design practices, CAD/PDM workflows (SolidWorks), and drawing templates across the group
Identify and implement process improvements to reduce design cycle time and first-pass yield issues
Support internal and customer audits related to engineering design controls

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or related engineering discipline
Minimum 5 years of engineering leadership experience multidisciplinary engineering teams
Experience leading new product development from concept through production
Working knowledge of MIL-DTL and MIL-PRF specifications, GD&T, and mil-spec drawing standards.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and assembly documentation
Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor, or equivalent preferred)
Strong knowledge of AS9100, PLM systems, configuration management, and engineering change processes
Excellent leadership, communication, project management, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent programs and competing priorities in a manufacturing environment.
U.S Citizen or Permanent Resident to satisfy ITAR requirements

Why Join Us

Health, dental and vision insurance
401k match
Paid Time Off
Health Savings Account

Equal Opportunity Statement

Amphenol Fiber Systems International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.