MGR II R&D/PRODUCT DVL ENGINEERING

Job Overview

The NPD&LCE manager is responsible for leading a group of engineers developing new products and sustaining existing products, and innovative application solutions in conjunction with internal teams (Product Management, Project Management, Sales, Operations).
The Engineering Manager coordinates the deployment of resources to work on engineering projects focused on the development of new products focusing on both general market platforms, derivatives thereof and customer special products. Our Engineering Managers leverage TE global technology to increase competitive position and increased value to our customers. They identify relevant technology trends and opportunities, develop relationships and partnerships with key customers, industry leaders and core suppliers, define and manage IP strategy, assess talent and implement development plans to assure succession planning and organization capability. 

What your background should look like:

Strategy
•    Develop Technology Roadmap and Product Roadmap for APAC region in cooperation with Global Engineering and Product Management.
•    Establish regular linkage to Sales, Product Management and Field Application Engineering to capture insights and effectively translate them to innovative new products and product extensions.
•    Manages IP (invention disclosures, patent applications, trade secrets, customer agreements, innovation recognition) associated with the development of innovative new designs.

Execution
•    Drives New Product Introduction design engineering resources and sustaining engineering resources for NPI and product lifecycle management. 
•    Drives continuous improvement to reduce NPI cycle time & improve on-time & on-budget delivery of product development.
•    Establishes accountabilities and manages resources to comply with Business Processes and the Quality Management System as they apply to design engineering. Manages resource activities and work packages inline with LEANPD and product sustaining requirements.
•    Continuous process improvement to Star level commitment in line with business strategy and TEOA / LEANPD
•    Provides hands-on technical leadership through the product development cycle and recommends design approaches as required.
•    Oversees interaction of NPD&LCE team with other disciplines (Manufacturing Development, Laboratory & GAA, AQE, Project Management, Product Management, Operations, Sales, Corporate Technology, etc.).
•    Manages all aspects of the Life-Cycle Engineering process including:
o    Drives initiatives for sustained engineering, material saving, and cost reduction in close alignment with manufacturing, quality, and purchasing. Drive TEBIT cost out initiatives.
o    Create and maintain fit, form or function of parts within the RDO, including qualification testing, part obsoletion, supplier assessments (with purchasing) etc.
o    Perform problem / field failure analyses, as necessary.
o    Provide technical support on pre and post sales products.
o    Provide global field support and training for TE customers and internal stakeholders.
o    Ensure engineering data integrity and accuracy.
o    Deliver and maintain MCI (mass customization index / platforming) performance indicator for the BU.
o    Receive and manage New Product releases at G5 approval.
o    Maintain all REACH, ROHS and environmental compliance updates in CPR.
o    Develop and release product extensions working closely with Product Management.

Talent
•    Develop the engineering team to continuously expand and advance the competencies in line with the RPS Strategy and Technology Road Map.
•    Work on talent footprint, enable a great place to work environment and support high potential talents.
•    Provides hands-on technical leadership through the product development cycle to deliver successful products.
•    Recommends design approaches as required. 

Competencies