SR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

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.

Job Requirements

• Continuous improvement efforts and drive production efficiency initiatives
• Support varied manufacturing projects, including process improvements and cost reduction activities
• Support and practice Lean / TEOA initiatives
• Plan equipment layout, workflow, and accident prevention measures to maximize efficiency and maintain safe utilization of plant facilities
• Validate original cost estimates to actual costs for launched programs
• Estimate manufacturing costs, determine time standards and recommend tooling and process requirements and improvements
• Maintain records and systems for coordinating manufacturing operations
• Design both simple and complex tools, gages, and fixtures to support production
• Initiate root cause analysis and perform mistake proofing.
• Effectively support the production floor as needed.
• Successfully train operators in proper methods and usage of tooling, fixtures and machines.

What your background should look like

• BS degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial or related engineering
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required
• Computer skills in SAP, Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point and etc
• Knowledge of TEOA, SPC, Six Sigma and other improvement techniques is preffered
• Working under pressure
• Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering experience within a manufacturing plant is preferred
• Creativity to explore new ideas and new technologies to product quality product in a cost-effective manner is essential.

Competencies