MGR II 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.

KEY RESPONSBILITIES:

•  14 years or more of engineering product development experience.   Develop organization to support operational strategy and implement operational plans.
•    Provide measurable impact on operating efficiencies and organizational objectives.
•    Develop and administer schedules and performance requirements and manage department budget. 
•    Assess risk and compliance within the projects of the team.
•    Manage engineers who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments.
•    Provides leadership on resolving key issues that impact the cabled backplane team. 
•    Work on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors, including an understanding of current business trends. 
•    Determine best course of action to meet schedules and/or resolve technical problems. 
•    Adapt/make departures from traditional approaches to enhance quality or value in existing methods.
•    Frequently interact with multiple organizational levels.
•    Gain cooperation of others beyond direct reports.
•    Provide strategic leadership to foster growth of the business.
•    Analyze and plan work force utilization and workflow for maximum efficiency.
•    Plan and execute special projects to improve increase function and capability.
•    Establish and utilize technical network with TE.
•    Interact with customers and suppliers

DESIRED SKILLS:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical engineering or related field
•    14 years or more of engineering product development experience.
•    3 years or more of engineering management experience.
•    Engineering experience in connector and cable assembly industry preferred, especially backplane style connectors and cable assemblies.
•    Participation in full product development cycle from establishing customer requirements to releasing qualified design to production.
•    Knowledge in 3D CAD & CAE applications, and geometric dimensions & tolerances.
•    Detailed understanding of manufacturing processes including stamping, molding, plating, and assembly.
•    Experience in design for manufacturability to address customer requirements including mechanical, environmental, electrical, and cost.
•    Strong interpersonal communication and knowledge of roles of the cross functional team.
•    Deep knowledge in area of leadership and accountability.
•    Ability to work in a global environment and availability to collaborate globally in the mornings and evenings.

What your background should look like

Generally requires Bachelors degree in appropriate field with 12 or more years of experience; or Masters degree with 10 or more years of experience; or PhD level with 6 or more years of experience; or local equivalent

Competencies