MGR I MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

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 processes 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 an interface between engineering and production to ensure the 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.

Please note: This position may involve working with technical data, technology, software/source code, hardware, or other items (collectively “items) subject to U.S. and non-U.S. export control laws and regulations.  Under these regulations, it may be necessary for TE to verify a candidate’s national origin and/or citizenship status to determine whether a U.S. or other government export license is required before releasing its technologies to the candidate.  If TE determines that TE will require a license or will be prohibited by applicable laws from providing the candidate with items necessary for the performance of this position, then TE expressly reserves the right to either a) make an offer of employment contingent upon TE receiving required export licenses from the appropriate government agency, b) consider the candidate for a different position that is not subject to such restrictions, on whatever terms and conditions TE shall establish in its sole discretion or c) decline to move forward with the candidate’s application.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy critical manufacturing strategies including capacity expansion, process innovation, gross margin productivity, and automation
• Manage and review Mftg Engineering's capital expenditure needs in line with the yearly budget
• Manage large-scale, projects in line with AD&M BU strategy
• Manage a team of local technical experts to drive process innovation and rollout of best practices across the facility.  
• Manage the day-to-day operation in the local site to keep operations running at a high level of efficiency.
• Interact with and input into all New Product Introductions to ensure alignment with the business and operational initiatives
• Create and deploy the AD&M Fairview digital factory strategy in line with TE Connectivity’s strategy
• Create a strong new process pipeline to align with the new product pipeline and key operations metrics, such as Cost of Poor Quality and Conversion and Material Productivity
• In all activities, show strong financial and business acumen by prioritizing those projects that have the greatest impact on Fairview P&L
• Work closely with other functional teams and plant leadership at the site, as well as your organization, to influence, coach, and ensure perfect execution on small- and large-scale projects.  
• Mentor key Manufacturing Engineering talent in the organization, and support the creation of a Diverse Manufacturing Engineering talent funnel
• Partner effectively with Procurement, Supply Chain, Central Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Finance and Operations in local projects
• Participate as a key member on Continuous Improvement Initiatives, Gemba walks, and Kaizen events and drive a CI improvement mentality across your organization
• Participate in Tier Meetings, Staff Meetings, and Monthly Operations Reviews
• Responsible for leading a high-performing Mftg Engineering team and managing the daily activities of talent management.
   

What your background should look like:

BS degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology 
8+ years of experience in a global company ideally in High Mix/Low Volume Aerospace & Defense industry
5+ years of experience in a managerial capacity and / or project management
Strong business acumen, leadership, and communication skills.  
Proven track record in the application and use of LEAN/Six Sigma tools
Demonstrated Project Management skills to execute cost-reduction projects on time and within budget

BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES: 

Individual should be:

• A self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced, high paced environment
• Able to work in a high-mix, low-volume environment
• Work across functions to achieve results
• Manage changing priorities
• Understand business needs
• Strong written and verbal communication

Competencies