MANAGER R&D/PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TESTING

TE Connectivity; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited contract

Pleasant environment

Open culture

Training and growth

Competitive salary

Group and hospitalization insurance

Meal vouchers

Convenient location

Top Employer

Job summary

TE Connectivity in Bengaluru seeks a senior Manager to lead the engineering testing lab for Electrical, Electronic and Electro-mechanical products under the ADM unit. You will oversee testing programs, data analysis, and failure investigations while ensuring ISO 9001:2015 / AS9100D compliance.

Travel to support global stakeholders and drive continuous improvement will be part of the role. You will manage engineers and technicians, coordinate budgets and resources, and mentor staff in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree with 12+ years in engineering testing.
• Experience leading engineers/technicians and managing multiple projects.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage testing operations for electrical, electronic, and electromechanical products.
• Coordinate test programs, schedules, budgets, and resources across TE lab.
• Develop test programs, perform data analysis and failure investigations.
• Ensure compliance with lab quality systems and drive continuous improvement.
• Mentor and develop engineering staff; manage performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Strategic thinking

Team development

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

B.E./B.Tech. in Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation / Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

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:

Role Description

TE Connectivity is setting up a new state of the art world class at Bangalore, India to support Aerospace, Defense and Marine (ADM) business unit. As part of the team, incumbent Manager will be responsible to lead and manage operations and a team of engineers and technicians associated with testing Electrical, Electronic and Electromechanical products that TE offers under ADM Business Unit.

Incumbentsrole is to lead engineering validation tests including performance and life evaluation in harsh environment conditions that include thermal, mechanical, electrical and vibration environment. Some of the products he / she will be responsible to support include Relays, Connectors, Sensors, Wire harness, Contactors Rugged fiber optic products etc. The role is very transversal, with contacts and stakeholders across regions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates testing with various sub business units including maintaining schedules and assuring all aspects of the TE and test lab quality systems are followed.
• Reviews test programs within span of control establishing schedules, assigning, and monitoring progress of the test programs.
• Assists requesting engineers in the development of test programs.
• Data analysis, data reporting and failure analysis.
• Assists in the formulation of department policies and standard operating procedures to ensure effective utilization personnel, equipment, and facilities.
• Understanding the lab quality management system well and is responsible for ensuring team understands and follows the quality management system properly.
• May contract test programs to other laboratories both within and outside of TE when capabilities or schedules require.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of budgets, capital equipment requests, and submits reports as requested.
• Manages team workload and metrics and creation of monthly reports.
• Establishes training plans for the development of personnel in their present job and for career growth including orientation of new employees.
• Works closely with the lab engineers and technicians promoting employee engagement.
• Performs job reviews and appraisals of employees for personal development and improved performance.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the field of laboratory testing through technical publications, seminars, and conferences.
• Assists in the development of new testing standards and procedures.
• May lead, act as management champion, or participate on internal continuous improvement and employee health and safety teams or other TE initiatives.
• Will be challenged to expand the test lab customer base.
• Assist in the development of IoT processes as they are related to testing and other laboratory processes.
• Manage operations for mechanical / electrical testing and material characterization requests.
• Co-ordinate with Global local stake holders for project execution
• Work with local and global external agencies / suppliers for samples, prototypes and testing needs
• Provide Technical support, root cause failure analysis and problem-solving assistance on manufacturing or quality issues related to product failures.
• High technical skills to teardown product for cost analysis
• Coordinate with vendor for AMC, Calibration preventive maintenance of Equipments
• Well organized and multi-tasking
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Self-starter and have demonstrated autonomy in past projects.

Skill Set and Profile

• Ability to think strategically and formulate plans for execution to achieve business goals
• Evaluate performance, define development plans for reporting engineers
• Deploy and manage quality management system ISO 9001:2015 / AS9100D
• Experience in electrical mechanical design consideration for electrical and electromechanical product development in industrial / aerospace / automotive / medical / energy domain
• Experience in understanding top level functional requirement of a product and designing the components/subsystems to meet Product Performance criteria
• Ability to communicate effectively and accurately across multi-cultural groups
• Strong Conceptual, problem solving and Analytical Skills
• Capable of Handling Multiple Projects simultaneously
• Ability to create and sustain best practices
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes mainly Molding, Stamping and Plating
• Should be Self-Motivated, Adaptive, Passionate about results and a Good Team Player.
• Analyzing and documenting competitor benchmarking results
• Excellent project management skills and managing techno-commercial activities in parallel
• Demonstrated Experience of working in a fast paced and changing environment with tight deadlines
• Knowledge of Global Certifications and Regulatory Standards (UL, IEC, MIL, DLA etc.) is an advantage.
• Willingness to Travel for project requirements as required.
• Familiarity with test laboratory processes a plus.
• Knowledge of test methods and test specifications preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite including MS Project.
• Excellent and proven leadership skills.
• Excellent relationship and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with strong ability to successfully lead and develop a team.
• Clear, strategic thinker with the ability to execute on priorities.
• Must have good conflict resolution skills.

Qualification and Experience

• B.E./B.Tech. in Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation / Mechanical Engineering

• 12+ years of experience in engineering field for testing Electrical / Electromechanical Products
• Hands on Test Experience for at least 3+ years is added advantage.
• At least 3+ years of experience as Manager for Engineers / Technicians

• Knowledge about AS9100D, DLA, UL, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Kaizen Business Excellence

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

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.

Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at and on, , and

WHAT TE CONNECTIVITY OFFERS:

• Unlimited contract opportunity
• Pleasant working environment fostering teamwork
• Open and dynamic company culture
• Extensive training initiatives and growth opportunities
• Competitive salary package
• Comprehensive benefits including Group insurance, Hospitalization insurance, Meal vouchers etc.
• Convenient location at E40 and E403 motorway intersection
• Join a certified "TOP EMPLOYER" in a modern "FACTORY OF THE FUTURE"

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