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Job Overview
To drive Manufacturing Engineering for Turn-Mill and advanced machining processes, with focus on new product industrialization, process development, technology advancement, and continuous improvement. Ensure robust, capable, and cost-effective manufacturing processes through DFM, process optimization, capacity planning, risk mitigation, digital manufacturing, and structured problem-solving, delivering improvements in quality, productivity, OEE, cost, and overall manufacturing performance.
Job Requirements
- Lead manufacturing process development and industrialization for new products on Turn-Mill, Swiss type machines and multi-channel machining centres & feasibility through serial production.
- Perform manufacturing feasibility and DFM reviews, recommending product and process improvements to achieve manufacturability, quality, cost, and productivity targets.
- Develop, prove out, and optimize CNC programs and machining processes, including process sequence, cutting parameters, tool paths, fixtures/work-holding, tooling, gauges, and inspection methods.
- Utilize CAD/CAM (SolidCAM) for process development, programming, and simulation & Post processor activities along with working knowledge of SAP MM.
- Establish and validate new manufacturing processes through component prove-out, FAI, process capability studies (Cp/Cpk), and production ramp-up.
- Drive productivity and cost improvements through cycle-time optimization, setup reduction, tool-life improvement, operation balancing, automation, scrap/rework reduction, and OEE enhancement.
- Prepare manufacturing cost estimates, cycle-time calculations, capacity assessments, tooling and capital requirements, and Make-vs-Buy analysis to support business and investment decisions.
- Lead the technical evaluation, installation, commissioning, and process validation of new machining equipment, coordinating with equipment suppliers and cross-functional teams.
- Perform capacity planning, machine-loading analysis, equipment requirement assessment, and manufacturing layout planning for new products and capacity expansion.
- Develop and maintain key manufacturing documentation, including PFC, PFMEA, Control Plans, SOPs, setup sheets, tooling lists, process parameters, and CNC program documentation.
- Lead structured problem-solving and root-cause analysis for machining, dimensional, tooling, process quality, and productivity issues, ensuring sustainable corrective actions.
- Support engineering changes, process changes, product launches, and Lessons Learned, ensuring effective transition and sustainability in serial production.
What your background should look like
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (BE/B. Tech) or equivalent.
- Strong knowledge of machining processes, tooling, fixtures, gauges, manufacturing methods, and process engineering principles.
- Strong working knowledge of CNC CAM software (SolidCAM / Esprit)
- Strong understanding of GD&T and machining tolerances
- Knowledge of Backshells, connectors, and wire harnesses will be an added advantage.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, stakeholder, and project management skills, with focus on quality, cost, delivery, and productivity.
- Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience in component prove-out, with multi-channel preferred, including 2-axis, 3-axis, and mill-turn/live tooling environments.
- Proven experience in machining process development, CNC programming, process optimization, and production industrialization, preferably involving NPI/NPD projects.
- Define & develop work holding, tooling, and datum strategies & document machining processes for new and legacy components.
- Experience in assembly/manufacturing environments, with successful execution of NPI/NPD projects.
- Experience in automation projects and Special Purpose Machine (SPM) implementation will be an added advantage.
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.
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
Job Locations:
Posting City: BANGALORE
Job Country: India
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Requisition ID: 159594
Workplace Type: Onsite
External Careers Page: Engineering & Technology