Job Overview

TE Connectivity’s R&D Senior Development Engineer will work with cross-functional teams to develop industrial and military products (primarily LVDT’s and potentiometers) throughout all phases of NPD as well as helping to maintain existing product through cost downs or obsolescence.  

Job Requirements

•    Experience with 3D modelling, direct or parametric (SolidWorks experience preferred)
•    Experience with simulation/analysis tools (FEA, Moldflow, CFD, etc)
•    Experience with designing product for Additive Manufacturing/Rapid Prototyping technologies 
•    An awareness of LEAN principles and other Six Sigma methodologies, LDFSS Black Belt or Green Belt certification a plus
•    Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and quality assurance protocols
•    Product Engineering experience (sustaining) working with quality, manufacturing, operations, suppliers, and directly with customers
•    Experience applying Geometric Design and Tolerancing methods.
•    Thorough understanding of creating and checking Engineering Prints and Documents.
•    Demonstrated ability to implement innovative thinking (patents, noteworthy designs, novel process improvements, taking risks) 
•    Create and implement validation test plans to understand the product responses to design and manufacturing variables
•    Create reports and presentations to communicate status updates and progress 
•    Coordinate with the engineering team, the Project Manager and other departments to transfer new products into production
•    Participate in Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) sessions
•    Support released products by creating cost saving and design improvements
•    Strong business acumen as well as a strong technical aptitude to understand our products and customer needs
•    Experience working on cross-functional teams
•    Customer focused, building strong relationships
•    10%-25% Travel required dependent on Project status

What your background should look like

Education and Experience

•    Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline preferred from US accredited university.

•    A minimum of 5 years of experience developing solutions for industrial and military application

Qualifications

•    US Citizen
•    Proficient in MS Office Software such as Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint   
•    Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, Continuous Improvement (Kaizen, 5S, 6σ)
•    Understanding of the NPD process from design initiation to production release
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
•    Strong project management and organizational skill

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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