Polymer Compounding Engineer - NPI & Process Lead

TE Connectivity; Swindon; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity Swindon is seeking a Compounding Manufacturing Engineer to provide technical expertise in polymer processing and materials science. You will support new product introductions and process validation, while driving yield improvements and operational excellence across the manufacturing environment.

The role involves BOM management, documentation control, and collaboration with Design, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure safety, quality, and compliance with customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Polymer Science or related technical discipline.
• Experience in manufacturing, process engineering, materials engineering, or compounding.
• Proven experience supporting engineering change management, process validation, and NPI activities.
• Demonstrated ability to drive improvements in product quality, process capability, yield, reliability, and efficiency.
• Experience maintaining BOMs, routings, and associated engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical support for compounding operations through polymer materials knowledge.
• Lead and support Change Management, NPI, and technical problem-solving activities.
• Lead product and process validation activities, including equipment qualification and raw material changes.
• Investigate manufacturing issues and customer complaints, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance reliability, repeatability, yield, and efficiency.
• Manage and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), manufacturing routings, product specifications, and documentation for traceability and costing.
• Conduct material and product testing, analyse results, and update inspection requirements.
• Communicate project plans, progress, risks, and recommendations to Technical, Planning, Production, and Management teams.
• Ensure activities comply with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards.

Skills

Polymer science

Materials science

Problem-solving

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Polymer Science

Tools

BOM management software

Quality management systems

Job description

TE Connectivity Swindon is seeking a Compounding Manufacturing Engineer to provide technical expertise in polymer processing and materials science. You will support new product introductions and process validation, while driving yield improvements and operational excellence across the manufacturing environment.

The role involves BOM management, documentation control, and collaboration with Design, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure safety, quality, and compliance with customer requirements.