MANUFACTURING ENGINEER II

Job Overview

TE Connectivity's Manufacturing Engineering Teams are process leaders for stamping, molding or assembly related topics, ensuring the processes are running at optimum levels for quality and output. They are experts in mold tooling, die tooling, machining, and assembly techniques, possessing extensive knowledge of the associated manufacturing processes which may include the optimization and standardization of stamping / molding / assembly or other processes within the manufacturing environment. Manufacturing Engineering Teams enable the TE business unit plants to reach TE Operating Advantage (TEOA) requirements, roll out Centers of Excellence (COE), Best Demonstrated Practices (BDP’s) and advise plants on tool and machine duplications / corrections / improvements. They design and develop manufacturing process and automation platforms and apply them for the realization of new product developments as well as optimization of existing products already in production. The Teams also support Product Development in the selection and optimization of tools for piece part production and the selection of the most suitable manufacturing concepts relative to planned manufacturing quantities, quality requirements and manufacturing location. They act as interface between engineering and production to ensure manufacturability of new designs and smooth production ramp up as well as support the research & development teams to produce sample manufacturing equipment, product samples and prototypes.

Short Description

Including but not limited to:
-Support production through the daily oversite of process efficiency and troubleshooting of processing problems. Focus will be on plastics molding processes primarily thermoforming and injection molding.
-Work closely with Product Management and R&D to rapidly respond to new product requests and to develop accurate specifications and documentation with a focus towards manufacturability.
-Create Bills of Material, routers and other supporting documentation like Standard Work for new parts and modify for existing parts.
-Improve process OEE through continuous improvement activities.
-Document and optimize process parameters to establish ideal run conditions as well as improve quality and reliability.
- Initiate cost savings activities to reduce waste.
-Reduce scrap through the use of process improvement tools such as Quick Changeover, QCPC, and layout optimization.
- Initiate justifications for capital expenditures.
- Project manage large and small capital projects efficiently to complete on time and within budget.

What your background should look like:

- Minimum BS degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (Mechanical or Manufacturing Preferred)
- 3 to 5 years of experience in a plastics manufacturing environment (preferred) supporting production and new product introductions.
- Experience or exposure to thermoforming process a plus.
- Proven track record in the application and use of LEAN/Six Sigma tools
- Demonstrated Project Management skills to execute cost reduction projects on time and within budget
- Individual should be a self-starter with the ability to work in a fast change, high paced environment
- Experience with ERP system set up and use is a plus (SAP and/or MFGPRO)
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred

Competencies