MANUFACTURING ENGINEER II

TE Connectivity; Swindon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to enhance productivity and optimize processes. The role involves hands-on support, data analysis, and process improvements to ensure efficient operations in a dynamic environment, promoting collaboration and innovation among teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in extrusion or wire and cable manufacturing.
• Practical experience with machinery and manufacturing processes.
• Six Sigma and 8D certification desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily manufacturing support and optimize processes.
• Analyze data to solve production issues and improve productivity.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to meet targets.

Skills

Manufacturing methods

Data analysis

Process optimization

Effective communication

Six Sigma

MS applications

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering qualifications

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Job Overview

TE Connectivity's Manufacturing Engineering Teams are process leaders for stamping, molding, or assembly related topics, ensuring processes run at optimal levels for quality and output. They possess extensive knowledge of mold tooling, die tooling, machining, and assembly techniques, and focus on optimizing and standardizing manufacturing processes within the environment. These teams enable TE plants to meet TE Operating Advantage (TEOA) requirements, implement Centers of Excellence (COE), and share Best Demonstrated Practices (BDPs). They design and develop manufacturing processes and automation platforms for new product development and existing product optimization. They also support Product Development in tool selection and process optimization, ensuring manufacturability of new designs and smooth production ramp-up, while supporting R&D in producing samples and prototypes.

Role and Responsibilities

1. Provide hands-on daily manufacturing support with knowledge of materials and manufacturing methods.
2. Deliver projects to increase capacity, support product sustaining, new product introduction, migration, or process improvements to enhance site productivity.
3. Analyze data to solve production and technical problems, including justifications and payback calculations for CAPEX projects.
4. Maintain process controls, documentation, machine recipes, BOM & routes, PFMEA, and specifications.
5. Control and document process changes according to procedures, including customer and agency notifications.
6. Address customer complaints with robust solutions within business timeframes.
7. Ensure activities are carried out safely, maintaining safe working practices and reporting hazards promptly.
8. Support technical, planning, and production managers through regular communication.
9. Lead continuous improvement initiatives to meet targets.
10. Address in-process quality issues and non-conformances.
11. Respond to global sales team requests for non-standard products.
12. Participate in daily operations meetings and assist in resolving business issues.

Background Requirements

1. Experience in extrusion or wire and cable manufacturing.
2. Engineering qualifications are advantageous.
3. Practical experience with machinery and processes.
4. Experience in a fast-paced, high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.
5. Effective verbal and written communication skills.
6. Ability to make quick, informed decisions.
7. Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
8. Flexibility to manage multiple projects and priorities.
9. Understanding of manufacturing IT and MS applications.
10. Six Sigma and 8D certification; Green Belt or higher preferred.
11. Enthusiastic, driven, and self-motivated with a positive attitude towards change.

Core Values

Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork