STAFF MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

TE Connectivity Corporation; Hermosillo; On-site; MXN 850,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus plans

Wellness incentives

Employee stock purchase

Job summary

TE Connectivity in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico is seeking a Staff Manufacturing Engineer to lead NPI, manufacturing industrialization, process development, automation and continuous improvement for power cable assembly and electrical interconnection products.

You will drive development of processes, equipment, and automation from concept to mass production, ensure safety, quality and uptime, and partner with Product Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain to deliver robust

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical/Electronics, Manufacturing)
• 7–12+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience
• Strong experience with NPI, industrialization and production ramp-up
• Proven track record leading complex manufacturing projects from concept through mass production
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments
• Bilingual (Spanish - English)

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI and manufacturing industrialization activities from product concept through production launch and ramp-up.
• Develop manufacturing processes, equipment specifications, layouts, capacity models, and industrialization plans.
• Drive equipment installation, commissioning, qualification, FAT/SAT, acceptance, and production readiness activities.
• Identify manufacturing risks and implement mitigation plans for successful product launches.
• Partner with Product Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Program Management teams.

Skills

NPI

Industrialization

Process development

Automation

Continuous improvement

Education

Mechatronics Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

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:

Job Overview

The Staff Manufacturing Engineer is a senior technical leader responsible for driving New Product Introduction (NPI), manufacturing industrialization, process development, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives for Power Cable Assembly and electrical interconnection products.

This role leads the development and launch of manufacturing processes, equipment, and automation solutions from concept through mass production, ensuring safe, efficient, scalable, and high-quality manufacturing operations. The position requires strong expertise in cable assembly processes, ultrasonic welding, process validation, equipment development, and manufacturing excellence within high-volume production environments.

Job Requirements

• Lead NPI and manufacturing industrialization activities from product concept through production launch and ramp-up.
• Develop manufacturing processes, equipment specifications, production layouts, capacity models, and industrialization plans.
• Drive equipment installation, commissioning, qualification, FAT/SAT, acceptance, and production readiness activities.
• Identify manufacturing risks and implement mitigation plans to support successful product launches.
• Partner closely with Product Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Program Management teams.

Manufacturing Process Expertise

• Cable cutting and preparation.
• Wire stripping and insulation removal.
• Terminal crimping and crimp validation.
• Connector and power cable assembly.
• High-current cable applications.
• Mechanical assembly processes.

Ultrasonic Welding

• Develop and optimize welding processes and parameters.
• Validate weld quality, process capability, and repeatability.
• Troubleshoot welding defects through root-cause analysis.
• Improve equipment performance and process robustness.

Process Validation & Quality

• Develop and maintain Process Flows, PFMEAs, Control Plans, Work Instructions, and process specifications.
• Execute DOE, MSA/GR&R, capability studies, and Cp/Cpk analysis.
• Establish process windows and validate equipment performance.
• Ensure processes meet quality, cycle time, capacity, and uptime targets.

Equipment Development

• Develop equipment specifications and technical requirements.
• Lead equipment design reviews and supplier interactions.
• Support equipment build, debugging, qualification, and final acceptance.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive productivity and labor-efficiency improvements.
• Reduce scrap and manufacturing costs.
• Identify automation opportunities.
• Improve process performance, quality, and operational efficiency.

What your background should look like

• Bachelor's degree in:

  • Mechatronics Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical/Electronics Engineering
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Or a related engineering discipline
  • 7-12+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience.
  • Strong experience supporting NPI, industrialization, and production ramp-up activities.
  • Proven track record leading complex manufacturing projects from concept through mass production.
  • Experience within high-volume manufacturing environments.
  • Bilingual (Spanish - English)
  • Manufacturing Engineering and NPI/Industrialization.
  • Power Cable Assembly and electrical interconnection products.
  • Terminal crimping and cable processing.
  • Ultrasonic welding applications.
  • Automation, mechatronics, and pneumatic systems.
  • Manufacturing equipment development and validation.
  • PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Validation, MSA/GR&R, and Cp/Cpk.
  • Root-cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.

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:
We are pleased to offer you an exciting total package that can also be flexibly adapted to changing life situations - the well-being of our employees is our top priority!

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

Across our global sites and business units, we put together packages of benefits that are either supported by TE itself or provided by external service providers. In principle, the benefits offered can vary from site to site.

Job Locations:

Posting City: HERMOSILLO SONORA

Job Country: Mexico

Travel Required: 10% to 25%

Workplace Type: Onsite

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