Job Description
Job Title:  Manufacturing Engineer - Machining
Posting Start Date:  12/18/25
At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. 
Job Description: 

Job Overview

Diagnoses problems and performs maintenance of complex equipment; ensures specific manufacturing behaviors are in line with practice and operation standards.

Job Requirements

 

- Act as the process leader for the machine shop to ensure operations run at optimum levels for quality and productivity.
- Provide day-to-day technical support to resolve production challenges, minimize downtime, and maintain stable operations.
- Optimize and standardize manufacturing processes across the plant.
- Align TE Business Unit plants with TE Operating Advantage (TEOA) requirements.
- Roll out Centre of Excellence (CoE) initiatives and implement Best Demonstrated Practices (BDPs).
- Advise on tooling and machine duplication, corrections, and improvements.
- Design and develop manufacturing process platforms and automation solutions.
- Apply developed platforms for new product introductions and optimization of existing products.
- Demonstrate proficiency in TE systems such as SAP, TLM, and CAD.
- Support product development teams in selecting and optimizing tools for piece-part production.
- Act as a key interface between engineering and production teams to ensure manufacturability and smooth ramp-up of new designs.
- Drive productivity improvements, reduce downtime, and enhance Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE).
- Focus on First Time Right (FTR) to accelerate time-to-market for new and existing processes.
- Develop machine setup guides, work centre instructions, vision systems, and process FMEAs.
- Mentor junior engineers, lead cross-functional teams, and collaborate with management to align manufacturing strategies with business objectives.

 

 

What your background should look like

 

- Education: HNC or Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in CNC machining
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials science, and quality control methodologies
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulations such as ISO 9001, GMP, and OSHA
- Familiarity with quality control tools including FMEAs, run charts, and first article inspections
- Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP
- Understanding of Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) concepts and improvement strategies
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to apply engineering principles to complex challenges
- Strong communication skills to interface between engineering and manufacturing teams
- Experience supporting product development and ensuring manufacturability

 

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

Job Locations:

HASTINGS, East Sussex TN38 9RF
United Kingdom

Posting City:  HASTINGS
Job Country:  Great Britain
Travel Required:  More than 75%
Requisition ID:  143069
Workplace Type: 
External Careers Page:  Engineering & Technology