MFG & PROCESS DVL ENGINEER II

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.

The NPD Metals group collaborates with R&D teams to bring concepts to volume manufacturing, aiming for greater product efficiencies. We seek an individual to streamline documentation systems, part creation, and procedures for accurate data, optimizing planning and financial processes.

Responsibilities:

•    Work as part of the NPD team to drive product and process improvements.
•    Manage new designs through product lifecycle into manufacturing.
•    Work closely with Subject Matter Experts in the business to ensure all new products fit within TE Connectivity Medical's existing manufacturing capability.
•    Work closely with Lean and Operations teams to ensure that any new processes developed meet world-class manufacturing standards.
•    Display customer focus always and be accountable for quality and timeliness of own work.
•    Manage a variable workload across different projects to meet NPD requirements.
•    Design and introduce manufacturing processes for new products to meet the demands of productivity and quality.
•    Ensure that complete and effective validations are carried out on all processes before transferring to manufacture including IQ, OQ, PQ & PPQ.
•    Identify and put in place permanent and effective technical/system solutions to problems.
•    Maintain high quality/compliance standards in line with Medical Device manufacturing requirements within TE Connectivity Medical.
•    Applying Lean principles to identify and develop improvements that increase key process metrics of yield, throughput, and productivity.
•    Investigate new process technologies and evaluate potential competitive advantage and the cost-benefit of introduction.  
•    Manage external relationships with technology providers/suppliers. 
•    Ensure that all Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are fulfilled.

What your background should look like:

Qualifications 
•    Level 8 Engineering degree, or equivalent qualification.
Key Requirements
•    Laser Welding experience required.
•    Laser cutting experience would be advantageous. 
•    Strong mechanical background with a good working knowledge of metal processing a distinct advantage.
•    Ability to develop process settings/windows using scientific methodology.
•    Knowledge of Six-Sigma methodology, problem-solving tools and Lean Manufacturing principles. 
•    A demonstrated ability to solve problems with innovative and cost-effective solutions.
•    CAD, Solid works and Minitab experience preferable.
•    Experience working in a high-volume production environment would be beneficial.
•    Computer literate and familiar with all Office software packages.
•    Motivated to work on own initiative and the ability to make and implement decisions.
•    Excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills.

Competencies