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  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 supports 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.
 
Please note: This position may involve working with technical data, technology, software/source code, hardware, or other items (collectively “items) subject to U.S. and non-U.S. export control laws and regulations.  Under these regulations, it may be necessary for TE to verify a candidate’s national origin and/or citizenship status to find whether a U.S. or other government export license is required prior to releasing its technologies to the candidate.  If TE finds that TE will require a license or will be prohibited by applicable laws from providing the candidate with items necessary for the performance of this position, then TE expressly reserves the right to either a) make an offer of employment contingent upon TE receiving required export licenses from the appropriate government agency, b) consider the candidate for a different position that is not subject to such restrictions, on whatever terms and conditions TE shall establish in its sole discretion, or c) decline to move forward with the candidate’s application.

This position will be on-site at their Katy, TX facility 
 

Job Responsibilities

The Manufacturing Engineer is a critical role needed to ensure high quality products are produced safely and efficiently. This highly technical individual is in charge of  utilizing their knowledge, skill, and experience to handle a variety of tasks.

•    Tooling Improvements and enhancements
•    Print review
•    Conducts daily audits of the manufacturing processes to ensure all safety, quality, and process standards are being followed.
•    Ensures that the processes run by the manufacturing team are performing at the designed efficiencies.
•    Oversee  improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost through the use of the TEOA tools and philosophy.
•    Works closely with the launch organization on the introduction of new products.
•    Ensure that an effective communication with all interested and needed parties to complete projects on time and on budget.
•    Evaluate all projects for effectiveness.
•    Lead  equipment troubleshooting efforts as they arise with the ability too efficiently and independently work with various U.S. and global suppliers.
•    Maintain and/or  recommend all related process documentation, not limited to but including repair logs, manuals, drawings, and procedures.
•    Mentor new program launch development efforts for new products, product extensions, and equipment releases into the plants.
•    Participate in product and equipment design reviews for the purpose of developing a robust product and manufacturing process.
•    Prepare and obtain quotes and materials needed for manufacturing equipment changes or improvements.
•    Work from verbal instructions, sketches, blueprints, or other TE departmental input such as TEOA toward process changes or improvements.
•    Must be able to work and act in a professional manner with all levels of associates and interface with customers as required.
 
 

What your background should look like:

• Bachelors Degree in engineering experience required
• 5 years relevant work experience. 
• Knowledgeable in SAP, SQL, Minitab, AutoCAD, and PLC
• Understands wires and cable, tubing (thermo-shrinkable) and compounding manufacturing
• Hands on engineer - 50-60% of day on the floor
• Sub Sea knowledge preferred 
• ISO 9001 knowledge preferred 
• Must be proficient in English language.
   

Competencies