MGR I MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

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:

Activities:

-Advises the administration on engineering problems and assists the production management using statistical and engineering techniques and tools such as SPC, DOE, FMEA, TQM, TPM, JIT, etc. 
-Elaborates negotiates and manages the objectives and budgets of the engineering department, as well as strategies and action plans to meet these objectives. 
-Supervises and coordinates the activities with the direct reports to facilitate the implementation and operation of the engineering systems of the VS 
-Review engineering designs in compliance with customer requirements to engineering principles and organization standards. Validates and authorizes the procedures and operating standards of the engineering function.

Requirements:

-Bachelor degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, *Master (desirable)  
-Minimum 5 years’ experience working with a manufacturing organization (area extrusion desirable) with proven success in simplifying processes and increasing production although the continuous improvement  
-Minimum 5 years’ of management experience within a manufacturing plant required 
-Knowledge of manufacturing systems, GMP (Good manufacturing Practices), MRP, MTM Systems, new product introduction processes, process reengineering, maintenance, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, project management, ISO, QS, Safety and health standards, etc.  
-Strong business vision, excellent management skills to achieve multiple projects and demands on time  
-Requires leadership skills and work team training

Competencies