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.

Responsibilities

• Mold Makers and Process Technicians will directly report to this role. (less than 8 persons)
• Tooling Improvements and enhancements
• Print / Cad review for DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and functionality
• Conducts daily audits of the manufacturing processes to ensure all safety, quality, and process standards are being followed
• Responsible for driving improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost through the use of the TEOA tools and philosophy
• Plays a key role in the capacity planning process and leads the implementation of new capacity when needed
• Works closely with the launch organization on the introduction of new products
• Ensure that an effective communication with all interested and needed parties to complete projects on time and on budget
• Evaluate all projects for effectiveness
• Drives results primarily through collaboration and influence, not through direct reporting relationships
• Simulation Software (Volume Graphics) knowledge preferred

What your background should look like:

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business preferred. Equivalent combination of education and operational experience will be considered
• Project leadership experience, with strong organization and project management skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial terms and concepts. Knowledge of Operations Management and contemporary manufacturing/quality methods and systems
• Develops solutions to complex problems which require high degree of ingenuity and innovation
• Demonstrated motivational and leadership skills
• Minimum 8 years’ experience working with a manufacturing or engineering organization required
• Must be proficient in the English language
• Cad (Creo) knowledge preferred

Competencies