MANUFACTURING ENGINEER I

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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to lead and drive a team of engineers for delivering Special Purpose machinery to the Plant NPD team for execution of all new projects as per agreed APQP timelines
• End to end responsible for capturing the voice of Customers and all stakeholder requirements of the product and then Buy/Build the machine to meet the expectations
• Conducting design reviews effectively resulting reliable equipment and less rejections
• Train and Coach the team to build the M.E capability and competency.
• Improve the process to reduce CoPQ and improve OEE, by quality, up-time and productivity
• Identify Automation and Cost Saving opportunities and able to deliver result

Desired Candidate Profile

• Hands on Experience in designing and building header assembly machines, fast and precision Automation machines for Automotive industry. 
• Experience in Header connector manufacturing industry preferable
• Mechanical and Pneumatic systems trouble shooting
• Updated knowledge on statistical process control systems and EOL testing.
• Technical Degree B.E – Mechanical
• Knowledge in PLC control  would be an added advantage  

Competencies