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Job Overview
TE Connectivity's Manufacturing and Process Development Engineering Teams significantly impact LEANPD driven new product development projects, driving for excellence in existing manufacturing technologies and methods and striving to implement new manufacturing technologies to provide improved process and tolerance control. They act as the binding element between product development and manufacturing engineering, ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of this critical interface. They support Product Development in the optimization of designs and piece parts for manufacturability by realizing sample tooling/products/prototypes. They also design, develop, and qualify tooling and processes to meet TE quality and production standards, document all processes and tooling in applicable TE systems, support supply chain to verify supplier compliance and capability, initiate and implement programs to continuously improve quality, cost and cycle time and adhere to all appropriate specifications, regulatory requirements and customer requirements.
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The Manufacturing Engineering NPI and Process Development Industrialization Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, optimizing, and industrializing new products and manufacturing processes to ensure efficient and high-quality production. This role involves planning and managing the transition of product and project management, with a focus on transitioning product and new processes from prototype to full-scale manufacturing, ensuring that the product and processes meet all quality, cost, and delivery objectives. Position is onsite in Fuquay-Varina, NC.
In this role, you will:
• Support product and process developments in Nuclear & Cold Applied families.
• Lead and manage NPI projects from concept through production handover.
• Support the details for project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, risk management, and investment planning.
• Project planning and strategic planning that align with the business objectives for project implementations.
• Research processes and markets to maintain competitive intelligence and identify new process innovation technology.
• Design and develop new manufacturing processes that are efficient, cost-effective, and meet quality standards.
• Maintain industry, technical, and application knowledge to increase personal effectiveness.
• Identify efficiency opportunities for high-quality production processes.
• Provide training and guidance to process engineers and production teams.
• Collaborate with R&D, site process engineering, and functional teams to integrate new products and processes.
• Work with procurement and suppliers to enable technology integration and ensure delivery schedules meet deadlines.
• Develop and maintain detailed process documentation for new products and processes.
• Primarily based in a manufacturing facility with occasional office work.
• Occasional travel to meet with suppliers, manufacturing locations, project-based cross-functional workshops, or attend training sessions.
• Key duties: Process development, industrialization, optimization & continuous improvement, project mgmt., equipment & technology, quality assurance, documentation & compliance, collaboration & communication, KPIs, etc.
What your background should look like:
Qualifications / Education:
• Bachelor's in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field and/or related work experience preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification (preferred).
• 3 to 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or product development preferred..
• Proven experience in process development and industrialization within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, and quality control systems.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and other relevant engineering tools.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and their role in manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of ISO and other industry-specific standards and regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• English speaking, with other languages advantageous.
NOTE: This role is onsite. It does not have any sponsorship or relocation assistance allocated to it.
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EOE - M/F/D/V
Competencies
Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork
ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY
TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, renewable energy, automated factories, data centers, medical technology and more. With more than 85,000 employees, including 8,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 140 countries. TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
COMPENSATION
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $102,600k - $153,800k annually (subject to change dependent on physical location)
• Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
• Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits
BENEFITS
• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.
EOE, Including Disability/Vets