MFG & PROCESS TECHNICIAN III

Job Overview

TE Connectivity's Manufacturing and Process Development Engineering Teams significantly impact LEANPD driven new product development projects, driving for excellence in existing manufacturing technologies and methods and striving to implement new manufacturing technologies to provide improved process and tolerance control. They act as the binding element between product development and manufacturing engineering, ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of this critical interface. They support Product Development in the optimization of designs and piece parts for manufacturability by realizing sample tooling/products/prototypes. They also design, develop, and qualify tooling and processes to meet TE quality and production standards, document all processes and tooling in applicable TE systems, support supply chain to verify supplier compliance and capability, initiate and implement programs to continuously improve quality, cost and cycle time and adhere to all appropriate specifications, regulatory requirements and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Complete prototype building and product testing in association with R&D Engineers.
• Complete process development to support new product development and implement manufacturing lines with the project teams.
• Conceptualize, source debug, and introduce new/improved Jig and Fixture designs.
• Preparation of Manufacturing Procedures & training of product builder personnel.
• Prepare and maintain Preventative Maintenance Schedules.
• Troubleshoot and repair line defective equipment.
• Ownership of line yield and output. Provide weekly updates and highlight yield issues and implement fixes to the team.
• Provide technical leadership and have the ability to motivate and influence production personnel.
• Display customer focus at all times and be accountable for quality and timeliness of own work.
• Compile IQ / OQ protocols and execution of same.
• Assist team in performing design testing.
• Fixture Maintenance /Calibration ownership for respective equipment.
• Basic understanding of QMS system.

What your background should look like:

• Diploma in Mechanical /Production
• 2+ years’ experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of Medical Device development/manufacture with previous work experience in Design an advantage.
• Jigs & Fixtures design and fabrication experience preferable.
• Experienced with all the popular software applications for generating office documents, spreadsheets, project plans, etc.
• Experience in execution of lab testing an advantage: e.g. tensile testing, torque testing etc.
• Experienced in IQ/OQ/PPQ documentation preparation, execution.
• AutoCAD/Solid works experience preferable.
• Knowledge of Six-Sigma and Lean Engineering principles an advantage.
• Knowledge of equipment, process and product validation processes, ability with statistical data analysis.
• Dynamic, flexible approach to work with a results-oriented attitude. 
• Comfortable operating within a team environment.
• Motivated to work on own initiative.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Proven track record of excellent timekeeping & attendance is essential.
• Basic Understanding of QMS

Competencies