Product engineering Manager

Job Overview

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. 

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Laboratory Manager to join our Global Performance Materials Engineering team. This role is pivotal in managing the qualification of Heat Shrink Products on an annual basis, while also supporting a variety of initiatives including OEM testing, application validation, automotive compliance, NPI (New Product Introduction) projects, and sustaining activities.

As a strategic and hands-on leader, you will be responsible for setting and maintaining high laboratory standards, managing cross-functional collaboration, and driving improvements in efficiency, quality, and compliance. This is an exciting grow working in a dynamic and inclusive global work environment with a real chance to shape and improve laboratory standards in a high impact role. 

Your main tasks:

• Lead the qualification of Heat Shrink Products annually, ensuring full compliance with internal and external standards.

• Support testing for OEM, application development, automotive requirements, and NPI/sustaining projects.

• Communicate effectively with both local and global Performance Materials (PFM) teams, and report directly to the Functional Leader, Laboratories.

• Work cross-functionally with departments including Global Laboratories, Sustaining Product Engineering, Innovation/NPI, Operations, Application Engineering, Project Management, and Marketing to align on business strategy and testing priorities.

• Build and lead a high-performing laboratory team through strong leadership, talent development, coaching, and empowerment.

• Define and document corporate and local laboratory standards for equipment, processes, methodologies, and training programs.

• Identify, propose, and implement new technologies and tools that enhance efficiency, reduce lead times, and improve test repeatability.

• Analyze test data, generate reports, and identify trends and opportunities for continuous improvement and process rationalization.

• Maintain communication with external certified test facilities, automotive partners, and internal stakeholders.

• Generate and deliver monthly laboratory performance reports aligned with strategic goals; develop and execute corrective actions as needed.

• Collaborate closely with NPI and Sustaining teams to implement new testing methodologies.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive standard work procedures, risk assessments, COSHH documentation, and all required documentation to meet global and internal compliance standards.

• Engage with local plant and engineering teams to ensure integration and alignment of lab operations with manufacturing processes.

Your ideal background

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.

• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in laboratory operations, with at least 2–3 years in a leadership or management role.

• Strong technical knowledge of heat shrink materials, automotive standards, and testing protocols.

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects.

• Experience in data analysis and reporting, with a continuous improvement mindset.

• Familiarity with quality systems, risk assessments, and health & safety standards (e.g., COSHH).

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in a global, multicultural environment.

• Proficiency in relevant lab tools, software, and statistical analysis methods

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