About the role
TE's Aerospace Defense & Marine Division is currently seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing & Process Development Engineering Manager to lead the engineering team in the design, optimization, and implementation of manufacturing processes for new products in a rapidly growing climate. This role engages with global resources to ensure that project deliverables to the TE LEANPD process are on-quality, on-time, and on-cost.
Job Requirements
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of process development engineers, providing technical direction and career growth opportunities.
- Champion a TEOA Lean culture within the daily workflow of MPDE NPD introduction.
- Oversee the design, development, and validation of new manufacturing processes and technologies to improve safety, product quality and production efficiency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain to support the launch of production-ready new products.
- Infuse strong DFM/DFA principles to ensure delivery of robust, efficient and cost-effective designs that are manufacturable at full scale.
- Establish and maintain process documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process flow diagrams.
- Provide strategic Manufacturing Engineering oversight and guidance across a global portfolio of product.
- Identify areas for process improvement and implement Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies throughout all process development activities.
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to achieve milestones and deliverables.
- Stay current with emerging manufacturing technologies and trends, recommending adoption where beneficial.
What your background should look like
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Optical or related field); Master’s degree preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in manufacturing process development, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
- Proven expertise in process design, optimization, and validation within a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated track record of strong leadership and organizational development.
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience with process automation, equipment selection, and implementation.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels including across remote dynamics.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO, FDA, OSHA) applicable to manufacturing processes.
Competencies
SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)
ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY
TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.
Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, 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: $130,800 - $163,500 (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
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD
TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.
Job Locations:
Posting City: MIDDLETOWN
Job Country: United States
Travel Required: 10% to 25%
Requisition ID: 158194
Workplace Type: Onsite
External Careers Page: Engineering & Technology
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