SR MOLDING 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:

ACTIVITIES:
•Applying extensive knowledge to the design, build, and procurement of mold tooling to meet TE quality and production standards.
•Assisting with the identification and implementation of new molding technologies into our footprint.
•Serving as technical resource for consulting on complex internal / external mold processing, tooling, resin, quality, and capacity concerns.  
•Supporting and coordinating TE Best and Molding COE activities as well as recommending and implementing best practices.
•Using data driven analytical problem-solving techniques such Six Sigma, DMAIC, 8D, etc. to determine root cause of molding problems with recommended solutions, driving improved process capability. 
•Supporting the deployment of Molding Excellence and TEOA foundations in the ADM molding environment. 
•Working with Supply Chain and Procurement teams on sourcing molded components and supporting external supply base as necessary.
•Collaborating with Product Development Engineering to ensure designs meet cost objectives and are driven by design for manufacturability principles.
•Providing molding expertise to several assigned New Product Development projects while ensuring key deliverables are met per project schedules, including the transfer of the molds to production.
•Documenting all processes and tooling in applicable TE systems.
•Participating and leading FMEA reviews around molding.

REQUIEMENTS:
•Bachelor’s degree in Molding Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent with specialized experience in molding processes. Advanced degree a plus.
•Minimum of 5 years’ experience working within the molding discipline or environment.   
•Advanced English Level
•Advanced knowledge of mold processing and tooling designs for thermoplastics, thermosets and silicones are required. Knowledge and experience in processing engineered resins is a plus.
•Ability to utilize Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Moldflow software to support mold/tooling design reviews.
•Experience working in a low volume, high mix environment is preferred.
•Experience with molding of military/aerospace products is a plus.
•GB or BB in Lean Design for Six Sigma preferred but not required.
•Proficient in MS Office Software such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Knowledge in statistical software packages such as JMP and Minitab desirable but not required.
•Sound project management skills.
 

Competencies