Manager - Automation Process Engineer

Job Overview

Oversees the development, support and continued improvement of manufacturing processes and platforms.

Job Requirements

TE Connectivity is seeking a MGR II MFG & PROCESS DVL AUTOMATION for Data & Device BU with location in Thailand. The MPDE Automation Manager will lead a team of automation engineers tasked with developing assembly processes for high-speed cable assemblies and coordinating with the Thailand manufacturing engineering team on the transition to mass production.

Responsibilities:  Allocate and balance the allocation of work across direct reports; review and provide timely performance feedback to direct reports; mentor, develop and motivate them; help resolve people/functional issues in the team to achieve targeted performance and retain key talent.

Lead a team of engineers who will:

• Develop cable assembly automation lines in accordance with LEANPD product development 
• Drive for excellence in existing automation technologies and methods
• Strive to implement new automation technologies to provide improved process and tolerance control
• Support Product Development in the optimization designs (DFM) and piece parts for automation manufacturability; realizes proof of concept tooling, product samples and prototypes.
• Design, develop, and qualify tooling and processes to meet TE Data and Devices quality and production standards.
• Support supply chain to verify supplier compliance and capability.
• Act as the binding element between product development and automation engineering, ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of this critical interface.
• Maintain communication with project management team to understand current and future strategic business needs
• Prioritize and time manage a portfolio of projects/work efforts based on criticality and business need
• Provide readouts to Director and VP level cross function management as necessary
• Work with Thailand operations team to assign resources necessary for the successful execution of new automation development
• Facilitate and coordinate cross-function communication across globally matrixed organization
• Managing the planning, documentation, implementation, support and maintenance of manufacturing processes, procedures, machinery and tooling to improve efficiency, cost effectiveness, quality and safety.
• Researching on process performance data to identify and implement process changes that improve yield, runtime, quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
• Managing the activities and resources for manufacturing engineers, product design, and support personnel.
• Providing ongoing support for manufacturing problems and deficiencies; troubleshooting technically challenging production problems

Qualifications:
1.    Bachelor or above degree with mechanical/electric related majors;
2.    At least 5 years related experience managerial level in multinational manufacturing site;
3.    Familiar with Lean, Six Sigma. etc. industrial methods/tools;
4.    With 2 years or above work experience in cable assembly automation is preferred;
5.    Fluent in English and good presentation skills;
6.    Familiar with MS software;
7.    Familiar with industrial specification (i.e. IPC 620)

What your background should look like

Generally requires Bachelors degree in appropriate field with a minimum of 8 years of experience; Masters degree or higher or local equivalent may be preferred at this level

Competencies