Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Fibre optics

TE Connectivity Ltd.; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in the United Kingdom is looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer specializing in fiber optics. The role involves designing and implementing advanced manufacturing technologies, ensuring compliance with safety policies, and driving cost-effective processes. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 5 years of manufacturing experience, and proficiency in 3D CAD software. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• 5 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment, at least 2 related to fiber optics.
• Experience with machine, equipment and process design.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma principles preferred.
• Proficient in working in remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance of processes and equipment with safety policies.
• Provide input for product design at early stages.
• Conduct manufacturing capacity analysis.
• Support execution of sample builds and first article inspection.
• Drive cost efficiency in new product manufacturing.

Skills

Problem-solving

Lean Six Sigma

3D CAD software

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Optical, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

TE's Aerospace Defense & Marine Division is currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Fiber Optics to deliver the engineering design, development, and implementation of next generation manufacturing technologies and processes. Manufacturing Development works closely with Product Development and Operations ONSITE to:
· Launch new product at world class quality and cost at pace of customer demand.
· Infuse strong DFM/DFA principles to ensure delivery of robust, efficient and cost-effective designs that are manufacturable at full scale.
· Deliver product designs that align with current manufacturing capabilities.
· Develop new manufacturing processes to support customer driven product innovation as needed.

Main Tasks

• New process and equipment compliance with TE safety and ergonomic policies
• DFM/A input into the early stages of product design
• PFMEA and implementation of high-risk mitigation plans
• Manufacturing capacity analysis
• Value stream mapping
• Assembly tooling and equipment development
• Process qualification via capability studies
• Support in the execution of sample builds and first article inspection
• Generation of process specifications
• Develop and implement new manufacturing technologies and automation appropriately to support customer driven new product innovation.
• Apply a lean manufacturing focus to drive world class cost on new product and fuel plant-level productivity initiatives on fiber optic manufacturing processes.
• Support TE's global operations footprint as a subject matter expert for fiber optic manufacturing processes.
• Liaise with manufacturing facilities to support preliminary cost estimates on new product concepts.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Optical, or Manufacturing Engineering with 5 years of hands‑on experience in a manufacturing environment, at least 2 of which is related to fiber optic product.
• Experience with machine, equipment and process design, development, and deployment into a production environment.
• Hands‑on problem solver with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge and experience implementing Lean Six Sigma principles preferred. Green or Black Belt certification a plus.
• Must be able to effectively operate in remote teams with broad geographic footprints.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to balance priorities while working under the pressure of demanding project schedules.
• Strong written and oral communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Proficient with 3D CAD software as well as general Microsoft Office applications.

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.