MANUFACTURING ENGINEER I

Job Overview

• Work to develop, improve, and implement safety controls in manufacturing
• Work with the New Product Design team on new programs ensuring design for manufacturability and design for automation opportunities

• Ensure product, tooling, and process documentation meet all TE Quality and Engineering system requirements
• Evaluate and recommend changes to existing tooling design to insure that manufacturing capabilities meet the maximum capacity and cost objectives for the business unit
• Initiate and review design and mold constructions and/or major modifications
• Implement controlled process to collaborate with Product Engineering on pending design changes
• Participate in management meetings to identify standard process approaches and to identify key technology needs to reduce costs or capture new markets. 
• Responsible for all aspects of tooling and process development: concept, quoting, purchasing, design reviews, build, conditioning, validation, approval and production release
• Design and complete capability studies / process and tooling validations to ensure capable processes. Familiarity with measurement system analysis tools preferred

What your background should look like:

• Must have knowledge of engineering grade resins, and auxiliary equipment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering- two years of work experience
• Capable of taking projects from concept through approval.
• Excellent understanding of TE systems
• In-depth understanding of TE core processes (i.e., stamping, plating, assembly)
• Proven and effective problem solving skills and attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of LEAN and Six Sigma principles a plus.
• Strong computer skills (CREO, CAD, project management, word processing, spreadsheets)  

This position requires access to information which is subject to stringent controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR).   Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, person granted asylee status in the U.S., or person admitted into the U.S. as a refugee

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