SR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

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:

RESPONSABILITIES

• Transfers R&D projects to manufacturing by completing design drawings, specifications, risk assessments, gauge analyses, qualifications, and validations.
• Lead a dedicated group of engineers and technicians within the Project or Manufacturing Group.
• Ensure engineers are fully integrated within the overall project and production support team.
• Plan and implement training and development plans with subordinates.
• Complete design and development projects by training and mentoring technicians.
• Coach and mentor team members.
• Establish engineering goals and objectives that deliver to results in accordance with the business plan. Identify and establish permanent and effective technical / systems solutions to problems.
• Consistently meet customer requirements and commitment to performance excellence and meet deadlines.
• Prepare product and process reports by gathering, analyzing and summarizing information and trends.
• Champion compliance with Te connectivity medical systems and processes.
• Identify and develop improvements to increase key process metrics of Service, Delivery, Quality and Cost using Lean/6 sigma methodologies.
• Investigate leading edge process technologies and evaluate potential competitive advantage and cost benefit of introduction.
• Lead or guide projects in conjunction with other resource management (i.e. NPI, quality engineering, design assurance, R&D and other cross-functional departments) related to engineering. Work with the team to plan, coordinate and implement activities to support the successful launch of new products, including purchase / buy analysis, introduction of new processes and others. Develop / modify manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; research, design, modify and test manufacturing methods and equipment.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Manage external relationships with key technology suppliers.
• Manage a variable workload to meet operational requirements.
• Ensure all health, safety and environmental requirements are met.
• Oversee and drive validation activities including equipment IQ / OQ, process OQ / PQ, process characterization, attribute / variable test method validation and associated documentation.
• In-depth knowledge related to linkages between Validation Master Plan, pFMEA, dFMEA, risk management.
• Define, establish and lead all documentation required to manage manufacturing processes including analytical models, procedures, work instructions, employee training tools, process FMEAs and others.

 

ABILITIES:

• Ability to Work under pressure.
• Ease of adapting to change.
• Teamwork.
• Commitment to quality and efficiency.
• Seeking continuous improvement.
• Willing to undertake an overseas assignment of up to 3 months and work on own initiative during the assignment.
• Must be fluent in English, both written and verbal, more than 80%.

EXPERIENCE:

• 5-7 years of working experience as a Manufacturing or Process Engineering position.
• Medical device industry experience preferred.
• MS Office Proficiency.
• Experienced user of CAD tools, SOLIDWORKS experience preferred.
• Statistical knowledge including data analysis and use of statistical software (JMP, Minitab, etc.).
• Working knowledge of sigma and/or lean engineering principles with a proven track.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/process engineering

Competencies