LEAN Project engineer

Why you sould join:

TE Connectivity's Continuous Improvement Teams design and implement programs and projects to improve products, services, or processes aligned with business strategies. They coach teams; establish program performance metrics; and establish process excellence supports.

Your main tasks:

TEOA & Continuous Improvement Initiatives:

• Coordinate projects aimed at process improvement and cost reduction
• Serve as the liaison between the regional TEOA team and TE Romania for process standardization
• Provide coaching and training in Lean methodologies (5S, Standard Work, VSM, etc.)
• Develop, track, and report on progress of the Continuous Improvement Plan and operational savings
• Report monthly on TEOA KPIs and update local and corporate management
• Organize and support Kaizen events; submit documentation for internal competitions
• Coordinate and support digitalization initiatives across the organization

Compliance & Safety:

• Adhere to Romanian health, safety, and environmental regulations as well as TE internal procedures
• Report incidents, accidents, or non-compliances promptly to responsible personnel
• Operate machinery according to work instructions and safety standards
• Ensure proper use of chemicals, waste segregation, and personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Keep escape routes and fire safety equipment unobstructed at all times

Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing:

• Share best practices and process knowledge across departments
• Participate in layout design for new projects and improvements
• Contribute to building a continuous improvement culture within the plant

 

What your background should look like:

 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Process, Production, or similar field)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a production environment
• Strong knowledge of Lean tools and methodologies: 5S, VSM, Standard Work, PDCA, etc.
• Familiarity with problem-solving tools: 5Why, 8D, Ishikawa, PFMEA
• SAP experience preferred
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Minitab or similar
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Good communication skills and team-oriented mindset
• English and Romanian – written and spoken proficiency

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