MANUFACTURING ENGINEER II

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 process 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 interface between engineering and production to ensure 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.

What your background should look like:

Industrial or Electronic, Mechanical or Mechatronic engineer bachelor’s degree required
•    Fully bilingual English-Spanish.
•    Knowledge in the use of SAP and Microsoft Office. 
•    Self-directed individual able to deliver solutions.
•    Knowledge in Lean Manufacturing tools
•    Ability to work on several activities at once. 
•    Ability to create and follow strategies and plans. 
•    Great communication skills.     
        

EXPERIENCE
•    3-5 years in manufacturing environment supporting production– Assembly.
•    Able to explain metrics such as efficiency, productivity and cost.
•    Line balancing and experience implementing Lean manufacturing tools.
 

RESPONSABILITIES
•    The Manufacturing Engineer will support the assembly area (existing & new process activities). 
•    The primary focus will be on the efficiency and productivity improvement of existing process.
•    Strong emphasis on scrap reduction, and COPQ, implementing Poka-yokes, and other error-proofing techniques.
•    Identify and lead six sigma projects required for Assy areas.
•    Able to find, start and coordinate manufacturing improvements in, but not limited to: quality related process related and automation projects.
•    Implement savings project according to the goal of company.
•    Ensure the use the lean manufacturing principles tools.
•    Work together with the rest of the support area to implement Kaizen events, Kaizen Blitz, etc.
•    Industrial engineering task, such as Line balancing, time studies, etc.
•    Develop, and maintenance of manufacturing process instructions
•    Develop and update training materials for manufacturing processes 
•    Manage capital project efficiently to complete on time.
•    Analyze performance and process control data. 
•    Implement TEOA-specific reporting standards and KPIs. 

Competencies