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Job Overview
The Project Manufacturing Leader is a Program Core Team Member, in charge of the industrialization of all TE production lines involved in a program Value Stream, across several TE plant locations.
The PML goal is to define and implement the best Production System and line Concepts while ensuring that all TE Global Auto industrial strategy and standards are followed.
The PML reports directly to the regional ME organization -to the PML Manager/Director and functionally to the Program Manager.
Main responsibilities are:
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• Design for Manufacturing
Contributes in reaching a product design compliant with TE Industrial Targets and allowing maximum Production Profitability.
• Footprint and Make or Buy Studies
Conducts a preliminary footprint analysis, including Make or Buy comparative Studies.
• Production System Definition
In the early program Development phase, the PML organizes, leads and follows-up the Lean Industrial Design workshop activity, involving all Program and Plant Team functions, under coordination of the ME or Launch Director. Then builds the initial Program internal Material & Information Flow Diagram (MIFD), Line lay-out with Production System and Logistics areas footprint calculations. Finally works with the Plant for proper implementation.
The PML also identifies any Industrial risk, defines a back-up plan for critical processes and provides Industrial Impact on any Engineering Change Request.
• Process FMEA
PML participates in the definition of Key Product Characteristics (KPC) and Key Control Characteristics (KCC)
Coordinating and leading the PFMEA methodology during program phase with active participation of Process Experts, including Plant PLTL or Process Engineer.
• CER Committee
PML optimizes Program Investment through Reuse, Bundling, Massification etc. He/She builds and monitors the detailed Program Investment List. Working together with Program and Plant Manager to ensure proper submission and investment managament.
• Industrial Performance
PML defines and tracks main Industrial Performance indicators:
- Direct Labor Headcount and Work Content
- Scrap Process rate
- Process Capabilities
- Capacity Status and Process Cycle Time, including Equipment Utilization Monitoring (data from plant)
- Rework monitoring
- Material Yield
- Launch Costs consolidated in the Business Plan
- Program Investment
• PAC reviews Reporting
PML reports progress status on Manufacturing Work Packages and related program milestones. All PMLs participate in the PML -or regional ME Department weekly routine.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum 5 years of proven experience in production or industrial area preferably in automotive sector.
- Strong ability to work in an international and multicultural environment with complex matrix organization.
- Team building and positive mindset.
- Leadership with ability to interact and coordinate complex subjects with technical teams.
- Proactive with a vision of long term impact and problem anticipation.
- Knowledge in project management process, Quality Control tools in production, TEOA, Lean Line Design.
- Result oriented with strong written, verbal communication skills.
- Fluent English required.
Competencies
Building Effective Teams
Motivating Others
Managing and Measuring Work
Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork
SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)
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).
WHAT TE CONNECTIVITY OFFERS:
We are pleased to offer you an exciting total package that can also be flexibly adapted to changing life situations - the well-being of our employees is our top priority!
• Competitive Salary Package
• Performance-Based Bonus Plans
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events
• Employee Resource Group
Across our global sites and business units, we put together packages of benefits that are either supported by TE itself or provided by external service providers. In principle, the benefits offered can vary from site to site.