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

The successful candidate will provide high quality engineering solutions to complex manufacturing problems. The Senior/Staff Process Engineer will drive improvement using industry best practices, standardize work, and mentor coworkers while performing technical work focused in one area of the plant. Work will be completed according to Creganna Medical’s SOPs within an ISO 13485 environment.

Responsibilities Include:

• Technical ownership of a manufacturing area within the plant
  
• Lead and participate in cross functional teams
  
• Solve problems using Lean, Six Sigma, and other data analysis tools
  
• Root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions when necessary
  
• Hands on transfer of manufacturing processes to sister site(s)
  
• Develop production processes, layouts, and tooling
  
• Draft, Execute, and Complete Equipment and Process Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
  
• Evaluate customer designs for fit into existing manufacturing processes, go/no-go decisions and quoting support
  
• Develop and support process documentation
  
• Source, specify and purchase production equipment
  
• Train employees in new or improved processes
  
• All other duties as assigned.

What your background should look like:

Required Qualifications:

• BS Engineering Degree
  
• Positive, Adaptable attitude
  
• Risk Management and Change Control experience
  
• Quick Learner with strong mechanical aptitude and a hands-on approach
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS Engineering Degree
  
• ISO 13485 or FDA 21 CFR 820 experience
  
• Registered Professional Engineer
  
• Embraces and drives change for improvement
  
• Experience transitioning from a small growth/top line focused business to a large profit/bottom line focused business and implementing necessary structure and systems
  
• Machine shop/metal fabrication experience, design for manufacturability
  
• Spanish language skill
  
• Solid Modeling/Drafting ability (Solidworks preferred, others acceptable)
  
• Experience with high mix/low volume, many individual operator dependent processes implementing necessary structure and systems to improve
  
• Experience dealing with third party equipment and process development suppliers
  
• Diverse metallurgical experience

Competencies