Position: Reliability Manager Location: Markham, ON Work Type: In-Office Summary of Business Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics, and Commercial electronics markets. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world’s largest designers and manufacturers of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based products and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. ACS has an expansive global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales. We design and manufacture a wide range of cutting-edge connectors as well as cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data center, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive.

Job Description The Reliability Manager leads the Reliability Engineering function supporting New Product Introduction for the I/O Connectors Business Unit. The role is accountable for product reliability planning, qualification testing, failure analysis, and reliability risk management from product concept through production release.

Working closely with Development Engineering, Mechanical Integrity Engineering, Program Management, NPI Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, suppliers, and customers, the Reliability Manager ensures that new products meet customer requirements, internal Quality Test Plans, applicable industry standards, and long-term performance expectations. The role leads and develops the Reliability Engineering team while advancing testing capabilities, technical standards, and continuous‑improvement initiatives. The Reliability Manager will be responsible for ensuring that products, systems,



or processes perform their intended function consistently and without failure over specific periods of time, under defined conditions.

The role leads reliability engineering for new I/O connector products throughout the NPI lifecycle, including developing reliability strategies, qualification plans, and testing requirements. It oversees product validation, failure analysis, root‑cause investigations, laboratory operations, and continuous improvement while ensuring customer and industry standards are met. The position works closely with cross‑functional teams, suppliers, and customers to identify risks, support design decisions, and ensure successful product launches. It also provides technical leadership, develops the Reliability Engineering team, and drives innovation and reliability improvements.

Lead reliability engineering, product qualification, and validation activities for new and existing products.

Develop and execute reliability test plans, qualification strategies, and methodologies based on customer, industry, certification, and internal requirements.

Lead failure analysis, root cause investigations, and corrective‑action activities for product and process issues.

Apply CRAM, ERAM, FMECA, DFMEA, PFMEA, root‑cause analysis, and corrective‑action methodologies to identify and mitigate product and process risks.

Analyze reliability, quality,



and manufacturing data using SPC, Six Sigma tools, statistical methods, and other engineering techniques.

Lead cross‑functional engineering teams and projects, providing technical direction and ensuring successful execution.

Review and interpret simulation, testing, and failure‑analysis results and translate findings into actionable recommendations.

Present complex technical information, testing results, simulations, and failure‑analysis conclusions to customers and non‑technical stakeholders.

Support product development and manufacturing processes involving high‑speed stamping, injection molding, precious metal plating, and connector manufacturing.

Apply GD&T; principles and statistical engineering methods to support product design and manufacturing decisions.

Perform and/or oversee FEA simulations and engineering analyses using SolidWorks and ANSYS.

Drive continuous improvement and corrective actions to improve product reliability, quality, and manufacturing performance.

Make advanced technical and business decisions with accountability for project and product outcomes.

Qualification

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

12+ years of experience in Reliability Engineering, Product Qualification, or New Product Introduction within electronics or connector manufacturing.

5+ years of leadership experience in a technical or engineering environment.

Experience with reliability testing, failure analysis, root cause investigation, and qualification methodologies.

Knowledge of industry testing standards, statistical analysis, and quality eng

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