SR PRODUCT ENGINEER

Job Overview

TE Connectivity’s Product Engineering Teams optimize existing products from information or input provided by marketing, customers, Operation Teams, Development Engineers or other employees. They maintain existing products, processes, and specifications including modifications for new applications consistent with manufacturing techniques and economies. They also initiate and implement programs to continuously improve quality, and cost, while meeting customer requirements and may support and implement product extensions to existing platform products to meet specific customer requirements. They are the key experts in the products they are responsible for at TE.

What your background should look like:

•    Bachelor’s Degree in technical field (Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred) 
•    Knowledge in Basic Quality techniques.
•    Knowledge of statistical analysis tools
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills.
•    Strong design/development skills.
•    Ability to challenge technical solutions and processes.
•    Ability to work with multicultural engineering teams.
•    Adaptability to changing priorities, strategies and business conditions. 
•    Experienced in Microsoft Office applications.
•    Familiarity with 3D & 2D CAD design (preferred)
•    Experience in working with formal Engineering documentation procedures.
•    Capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously.
•    Ability to communicate effectively and accurately across multi-cultural groups
•    Should be Self-Motivated, Adaptive, Passionate about results and a Good Team Player.
•    Demonstrated history of working in a fast-paced/changing environment with ability to work to tight deadlines.
•    Adaptability to changing priorities, strategies, and business conditions.
•    Total Experience in Engineering 7+ years

 

Key Responsibilities: 
•    Work with multi-functional project teams consisting of Sales, Product Management, Project Management, Operations, Quality, Global Product Approvals and Outside Vendors.
•    Work on designs in development of product line extensions using pertinent information to ensure accuracy and precision in production of the product.
•    Lead Design to Value (DTV) projects for existing product lines to reduce cost and increase product competitiveness for local market.
•    Evaluate manufacturing deviations and make decisions on deviation acceptance.
•    Manage tool transfer approvals.
•    Create & edit designs and specifications to facilitate manufacturing and new product extensions.
•    Coordinate with labs to ensure product testing and design validation testing.
•    Evaluate and implement material change including polymers and metals.
•    Prepare for First Article Approvals, Process Capability Studies, 8D reports and 5 WHY analyses.
•    Work with Product Lifecycle Management and Engineering documentation management systems.
•    Address product enquiries and product complaints arising for responsible products.
•    Enter Purchase Requisitions for Samples and Safety Agency approvals.

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