MGR I R&D/PRODUCT DVL ENGINEERING

Job Overview

TE Connectivity’s R&D/Product Development Engineering Teams conceive original ideas for new products, introduce them into practice. They are responsible for product development, and qualification from market definition through production and release; assist in the qualification of suppliers for new products to ensure suppliers deliver quality parts, materials, and services for new or improved manufacturing processes; conduct feasibility studies, testing on new and modified designs; direct and support detailed design, testing, prototype fabrication and manufacturing ramp. The R&D/Product Development Engineering Teams provide all required product documentation including, but not limited to, Solid Model, 2D/3D production drawings, product specifications, and testing requirements. They create and modify detailed drawings and drafting or conceptual models from layouts, rough sketches or notes and contribute to design modifications to facilitate manufacturing operation or quality of product. Typical fields of expertise include: materials, mechanics and systems, electrical, optics, chemistry, software, automation systems, packaging, testing and measurement, and manufacturing of electrical, mechanical and electronic components, products, and their integration into systems.

Required Skills

••    A bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field is necessary.
•    A minimum of 12 years of applicable industry experience is required.
•    A minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory or managerial role is required.
•    Strong proficiency in New Product Development (NPD) and sustaining complex precision products.
•    Experience in utilizing design methodologies and tools for the product development.
•    Experience with manufacturing processes including molding, stamping, plating, and assembly.
•    The candidate should demonstrate self-motivation, robust organizational abilities, and a keen attention to detail. They should exhibit proficiency in prioritizing tasks, establishing, and achieving objectives, and promoting ongoing enhancement and adaptation within the team and across the broader organization.
•    Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, adept at conveying, negotiating, and achieving results-driven outcomes across all global levels.
 

Roles & Responsibilities

•    Leading the product development team responsible for both New Product Development (NPD) and sustaining life cycle engineering.
•    Offer technical leadership to guarantee that projects satisfy functional, cost, and timing criteria.
•    Engage in collaboration and close coordination with engineering teams worldwide.
•    Drive continuous improvement culture and digital methodologies to increase speed, innovation, and efficiency.
•    Communicate and collaborate with various functional areas, both within and across sites.
•    Foster the growth of team members by coaching and guiding them in their professional development.
•    Offer technical support and serve as a liaison to both internal and external customers.
 

Competencies