SUPV R&D/PRODUCT DVL ENGINEERING

TE Connectivity Ltd.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity Ltd. in Bengaluru, India is seeking a Supervisor RD Product Development Engineering to lead a small product design team focused on low/high voltage connectors.

You will translate customer needs into robust CAD designs, drive DFM and Six Sigma initiatives, and coordinate cross-functional activities with sales, PM, and production. The role requires extensive experience in mechanical engineering, hands-on CAD with CREO, and strong mentoring capabilities to guide a 3–4 member team

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech or M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (equivalent).
• 8+ years in Product Development / Product Engineering (BE/B.Tech).
• 6+ years in Product Development / Product Engineering (M.Tech).
• Experience applying Six Sigma DMADV to design and development.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and supports development staff in Product Design/Development (3-4 members).
• Coordinate materials selection and component integration.
• Convert customer and market requirements into product design; approve CAD models and drawings.
• Troubleshoot technical problems during engineering stage.
• Apply Six Sigma/Quality methodologies to design, development and delivery of products and processes.
• Implement DFM to standardize designs, reduce manufacturing costs.
• Mentor staff in Product Development/Engineering tools.
• Work with customers/sales/PM to capture VOC and provide engineering proposals.
• Document learnings and manage time resources during design/development.
• Hire and develop development staff.

Skills

Product development

Six Sigma DMADV

CAD CREO

GD&T

DFM / FMEA

Prototyping

Molding / Stamping

Quality tools (8D)

IP protection awareness

PPAP

Mentoring

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CREO CAD

Job description

Job Summary

Supervisor RD Product Development Engineering is responsible to oversees a team of product development specialists. This position ensures development of Low voltage / High Voltage Connectors.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and supports development staff in Product Design / Development team size of 3-4 members.
• Facilitates development processes, coordinate in materials selection and component integration.
• Convert customer and market requirements into product design.Authorize the Product Design, CAD models Drawings for the Production.
• Troubleshoots technical problems during the engineering stage.
• Apply Six Sigma / Quality methodologies to design, development and delivery of technology products and process.
• Implements DFM methodologies to standardize product designs, simplify operations, and reduce costs of manufacturing.
• Analyzes the implementation challenges of DFM methodologies Provide solutions.
• Utilizes appropriate tools and techniques for converting product or material requirements into a technical design.
• Creates and monitors development plans; communicates working activities/status to team, management, sales and operations.Supervises development and performance management of team members.
• Work closely with customer/sales/Project Management in getting the right and clear VOC (Voice of Customer), make engineering evaluation/proposal to customer.
• Maintain a system-level understanding of customer application and the concept necessary for providing a solution to the customers' expectation.
• Responsible for documentation of learnings and presenting to the team.Ensure Time Resource Management during Product Design / Development.
• Responsible for Hiring Skill Development of development staff.

What your background should look like

Education Experience

• B.E/B.Tech / M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (equivalent)
• Min 8 years (for BE / B.Tech) of experience in Product Development / Product Engineering activities.
• Min 6 years (for M.Tech) of experience in Product Development / Product Engineering activities.

Required Skills

• Working knowledge of product development (Processes, Approaches, Tools and Techniques) Validation.
• Proficient in Injection Mold High-speed Stamping.
• Working knowledge to apply Six Sigma DMADV methodology to the design, development, and delivery of technology products and process.
• Proficient with use of CAD systems (CREO Part Modeling Sheet Metal).
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings/product prints.
• Interpretation of simulation results translating into product design.
• Working knowledge in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) FMEA.
• Proficient in Tolerance Stack-up and GDT.
• Good conceptual, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge in prototyping.
• Working knowledge in manufacturing process (Molding / Stamping / Plating).
• Understanding of linear and non-linear analysis.
• Working knowledge of product life cycle, ability to perform design activity produce deliverables.
• Basic knowledge in quality tools (8D, Why Why Analysis, Fish Bone, etc.).
• Proficient with Plastics Sheet Metal components.
• Awareness on recognition protection of IP (Intellectual Property) features.
• Basic knowledge on PPAP documentation.
• Mentoring skills on Product Development / Engineering Tools.

Preferred

• Experience in development of electromechanical products like connectors, switches.

Department Specific

• Exposure to High Voltage connectors and Creepage (EMC) calculation.
• Ability to understand specifications for validation as per USCAR / LV214 / similar specifications.
• Knowledge about crimping technologies, ultrasonic welding technologies, and laser welding technologies.

Competencies

• Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork