Industrial Engineer

TE Connectivity Corporation; Hastings; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Hastings is looking for a Manufacturing Process Development Engineer to optimize processes and support product development. This role involves implementing manufacturing technologies, utilizing SAP, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should have a Master's in mechanical/mechatronics and 3+ years of relevant experience. Strong skills in Excel and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in mechanical engineering industry, manufacturing process setup & improvements.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, and improve manufacturing processes to reduce waste and enhance productivity.
• Utilize SAP and troubleshoot issues within the manufacturing environment.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Process Optimization

SAP Support

Continuous Improvement

Cost Analysis

Investments ROI

Education

Master degree in mechanical/mechatronics or similar

Tools

Excel

Job description

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.

Main responsibilities

• Process Optimization: Identify, analyze, and improve manufacturing processes to reduce waste, enhance productivity, and improve product quality using lean principles and Six Sigma methodologies.
• SAP Support: Utilize SAP and troubleshoot issues within the manufacturing environment.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives, recommending changes and implementing solutions based on data-driven insights.
• Cost Analysis: Provide initial product manufacturing cost estimates & quotes. Reviewing historical manufacturing cost after selected landing zone and tool offers.
• Investments: ROI on Capex investments initiated by manufacturing engineering team. Provide CER’s for required Invests when support is required.

What your background should look like

• Master degree in mechanical/mechatronics or similar engineering
• 3+ years of experience in Mechanical engineering industry, manufacturing process setup & improvements.
• Proficient Office user, especially for use of Excel templates
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving ability>
• Organizing and Prioritization

Nice to have:

• Shopfloor knowledge and hands on experience, preferably in stamping & forming toolparts manufacturing
• Understanding of core processes like Stamping, Plating, Molding & Assembly
• Knowledge in electro-mechanical product designs (Identification, Terminal Block, Distribution Block and Connectors)
• Mechanical Design of electro-mechanical products knowledge.
• Broad knowledge in all kinds of manufacturing technologies
• Broad knowledge in Rapid Prototyping methods

Job Locations:

HASTINGS, East Sussex TN38 9RF
United Kingdom

Travel Required: 10% to 25%