Senior Heat-Shrink & Sealing Systems Engineer

TE Connectivity; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity in Swindon, United Kingdom, is looking for an experienced polymer engineer to lead the development of heat-shrink and sealing solutions from concept through to launch. You will work with advanced polymer technologies and collaborate with global cross-functional teams to shape product strategy and future platforms.

To succeed, you will have 5+ years of polymer product development, strong extrusion experience, and a proven ability to translate customer needs into robust

Qualifications

• 5+ years of polymer-based product development from concept through qualification and commercial launch.
• Hands-on expertise in polymer extrusion and related technologies (heat-shrink, crosslinking, adhesive-lined products, molding).
• Ability to translate customer requirements into robust product specifications covering thermal, mechanical, electrical, sealing, and environmental performance.
• Strong knowledge of polymers, adhesives, sealants, additives, materials characterization, and material-property relationships.
• Experience with product validation, qualification testing, process scale-up, manufacturing transfer, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of heat-shrink and sealing products from concept to launch.
• Translate customer requirements into robust product specifications spanning thermal, mechanical, electrical, and environmental performance.
• Develop polymer-based solutions including single-wall and dual-wall tubing, adhesive-lined products, sealing sleeves, and molded components.
• Plan and analyze laboratory, pilot-scale, and manufacturing trials including extrusion, crosslinking, expansion, molding, and adhesives technologies.
• Drive verification, qualification, risk assessment, and reliability activities using DFMEA, DOE, statistics, and problem-solving methods.
• Investigate issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to improve performance and quality.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, suppliers, and customers to ensure successful delivery and launch readiness.

Skills

Product development

Polymer extrusion

DFMEA

DOE

Statistical analysis

Risk management

Engineering change

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Polymer Engineering

Materials Science

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Job description

TE Connectivity in Swindon, United Kingdom, is looking for an experienced polymer engineer to lead the development of heat-shrink and sealing solutions from concept through to launch. You will work with advanced polymer technologies and collaborate with global cross-functional teams to shape product strategy and future platforms.

To succeed, you will have 5+ years of polymer product development, strong extrusion experience, and a proven ability to translate customer needs into robust