Continuous Improvement (CI) Lead

TE Connectivity Corporation; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary Package

Performance-Based Bonus Plans

Health and Wellness Incentives

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Community Outreach Programs

Employee Resource Group

Job summary

TE Connectivity in Pune seeks a Continuous Improvement Lead to supervise a team of quality technicians and engineers, ensuring robust in-process controls and defect prevention. You will oversee CI initiatives to improve capability and reduce variation across manufacturing.

The role requires 5–10 years in CI/Quality, Lean, or Process Engineering, with Green Belt mandatory and Black Belt preferred; experience with Minitab and Power BI is advantageous.

Qualifications

• BE/ B.Tech in Electronics or Mechanical.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt is mandatory; Black Belt preferred.
• Shainin Red X Certification / Training preferred.
• IATF16949 / VDA 6.3 Auditor certification preferred.
• 5–10 years in CI, Quality, Lean Manufacturing, or Process Engineering.
• Experience in automotive, aerospace, electronics, or high-volume manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and Shainin Red X methods.
• Hands-on with SPC, MSA, PFMEA, Control Plan, DOE.
• Experience using Minitab and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving.
• Lead and execute CI projects using Six Sigma, Shainin Red X.
• Apply Shainin tools for variation reduction.
• Facilitate RCA with 8D, DMAIC, 5 Why, Fishbone, FMEA.
• Drive reductions in rejections, complaints, scrap, rework, and variation.
• Strengthen process control via PFMEA, Control Plans, Standardized Work, Error-Proofing.
• Use data analytics, SPC, MSA, and Shainin tools to improve capability.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, PM, Maintenance, SQ.
• Lead CI governance reviews and support leadership decisions.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Shainin Red X

Problem Solving

Minitab

Power BI

DOE

PFMEA

MSA

Communication

Project Management

Education

BE/ B.Tech (Electronic, Mechanical)

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Black Belt

Shainin Red X Certification

IATF16949 / VDA 6.3 Certification

Tools

Minitab

Power BI

Shainin Red X software

Red X software

Job description

Job Title: Continuous Improvement (CI) Lead

Posting Start Date: 8/18/26

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

Job Description:

Job Overview

Supervises a team of quality technicians, inspectors, and/or engineers, ensuring effective in-process controls and defect prevention.

Responsibilities

• Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving
  • Lead and execute CI projects using Six Sigma, Shainin Red X methodologies.
  • Apply Shainin tools such as Red X Problem Solving, Component Search, Paired Comparison, BOB/WOW, and Multi-Vari charts for variation reduction.
  • Facilitate RCA with structured techniques: 8D, DMAIC, 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, FMEA.
  • Drive reduction in internal rejections, customer complaints, scrap, rework, and process variation.
  • Strengthen process control through robust PFMEA, Control Plans, Standardized Work, Error-Proofing
  • Use data analytics, SPC, MSA, and Shainin diagnostic tools to improve process capability and predict failures.
  • Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Program Management, Maintenance, and Supplier Quality to drive improvement.
  • Lead structured CI project governance reviews and support decision-making for plant leadership.
• Training, Capability Building & Culture Development
  • Train teams in Lean Principles, Six Sigma problem solving, and Shainin Red X tools and techniques.
  • Mentor and develop CI practitioners (Yellow Belt, Green Belt).
  • Promote a continuous improvement mindset across the organization through Kaizen engagement programs.

Education and Knowledge

• BE/ B.Tech (Electronic, Mechanical)
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (Mandatory), Black Belt preferred.
• Shainin Red X Certification / Training preferred
• Certified Internal Auditor (IATF16949 / VDA 6.3) preferred.

Critical Experience

• 5-10 years of experience in CI, Quality, Lean Manufacturing, or Process Engineering.
• Proven success in leading high-impact projects
• Experience in automotive, aerospace, electronics, or high-volume manufacturing operations.
• Good technical knowledge.
• Strong command over Lean, Six Sigma, and Shainin Red X methodologies.
• Hands-on knowledge with SPC, MSA, PFMEA, Control Plan, DOE
• Experience using analytical tools (Minitab, Power BI, Red X software preferred)
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to lead change, coach teams, and drive cross-functional alignment.
• Analytical thinking, structured problem-solving, and project management capability
• Good teamwork and coordination skills.
• Strong Communication Skills Clear reporting and explaining findings.

Competencies

SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)

ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY

TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.

WHAT TE CONNECTIVITY OFFERS:

• Competitive Salary Package
• Performance-Based Bonus Plans
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events
• Employee Resource Group

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD

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