Staff Assembly Automation Engineer (Aerospace, Defense & Marine)

Job Overview

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Staff Manufacturing and Process Development Engineer to join our Advanced Manufacturing Development Team. TE Connectivity's Advanced 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 Responsibilities

• Applying extensive knowledge to the design, build, and procurement of assembly tooling to meet TE quality and production standards. 
• Assisting with the identification and implementation of new assembly technologies into our global footprint. 
• Serving as technical resource for consulting on complex assembly, stitching, vision, quality, and capacity concerns.   
• Supporting and coordinating TE Best and Assembly activities as well as recommending and implementing best practices across all the facilities 
• Using data driven analytical problem-solving techniques such Six Sigma, DMAIC, 8D, etc. to determine root cause of assembly/automation problems with recommended solutions, driving improved process capability.  
• Supporting the deployment of Assembly Excellence and TEOA foundations in the ADM Assembly environment.  
• Collaborating with Product Development Engineering to ensure designs meet cost objectives and are driven by design for manufacturability principles. 
• Providing expertise to several assigned New Product Development projects while ensuring key deliverables are met per project schedules, including the transfer of machinery to production 
• Documenting all processes and tooling in applicable TE systems. 
• Participating and leading FMEA reviews  

What your background should look like

• Due to ITAR regulations, US citizenship or US lawful permanent residency (green card) is required to apply for this position.   
• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent with specialized experience in assembly processes. Advanced degree a plus.  HS with equivalent relevant work experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working within the assembly/automation discipline or environment.     
• Experience working in a low volume, high mix environment is preferred.. 
• Demonstrated ability to work within a cross-functional team. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate across all levels within and outside of the organization. 
• GB or BB in Lean Design for Six Sigma preferred but not required. 
• Capability to work in a fasted paced, dynamic global environment with multiple changing priorities. 
• Proficient in MS Office Software such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Knowledge in statistical software packages such as JMP and Minitab desirable but not required. 
• Sound project management skills. 
• Ability to travel globally up to 25-50% of the time.

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 determine whether a U.S. or other government export license is required prior to releasing its technologies to the candidate.  If TE determines 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.

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