Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Fibre optics

TE Connectivity Ltd.; Swindon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Swindon seeks a skilled engineer for launching products and developing manufacturing processes in fiber-optics. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Optical, or Manufacturing Engineering with 5 years of experience, including 2 in fiber-optic products. Responsibilities include designing manufacturing processes, ensuring quality, and implementing lean practices. Join a diverse team to create innovative solutions that contribute to a sustainable future.

Qualifications

• 5 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment, at least 2 in fiber-optic product.
• Experience with machine, equipment and process design.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Green or Black Belt certification preferred.
• Proficient in operating within remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Launch new product ensuring quality and cost efficiency.
• Deliver designs aligned with manufacturing capabilities.
• Develop new processes for customer-driven innovation.
• Support new manufacturing technology implementation.
• Conduct capacity analysis and value stream mapping.

Skills

Problem-solving

Lean Six Sigma principles

Time management

Written and oral communication

3D CAD software proficiency

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Your 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.

Benefits and Additional Information

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