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.

What your background should look like:

Key Responsibilities
Learn, apply, and share knowledge of products, manufacturing processes, and equipment.
Lead or participate in productivity improvement projects.
Lead or participate in cost-reduction initiatives (e.g., scrap reduction, inventory and cycle time reduction, flow improvement).
Monitor manufacturing processes, measure key characteristics, and analyze variation to reduce waste.
Analyze data and provide input for decision-making related to key process indicators.
Lead or support the introduction of new part numbers into existing technologies.
Lead validations for processes and equipment (IQ, OQ, PQ).
Source and implement new technologies that improve operations (e.g., increased capacity, obsolescence, ergonomics)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve product quality issues (e.g., NCMRs, CARs, SCARs, CAPAs).
Execute all additional tasks related to the manufacturing process.

Competencies & Skills
Ethics and Values: Commitment to quality and effectiveness.
Project Completion: Timely execution of improvement projects.
CAPA/NCMR Closure: On-time resolution of corrective actions.
Adaptability: Flexibility to work under pressure and adapt to change.
Continuous Improvement: Active pursuit of process enhancement.
Validation Compliance: Adherence to validation protocols and standards.

Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related field.

Experience Requirements
Desirable: 2 years of experience in process development, equipment validation, or production support in the medical device industry.

Preferred knowledge of:

FDA and/or ISO 13485 standards.
SolidWorks, Minitab, Excel, Power BI.
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Quality Systems.
English proficiency required.

Competencies