SR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

TE Connectivity; Penang; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in connectivity solutions is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer. This role involves leading continuous improvement projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and supporting new product introductions. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a strong background in lean manufacturing and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and problem-solving.
• Experience in electronics or connectivity manufacturing is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance manufacturing performance.
• Support development of efficient production processes and tools.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and production staff.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Problem-solving tools

Teamwork

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft 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 Overview

TE Connectivity's Manufacturing Engineering Teams are process leaders for stamping, molding, or assembly related topics, ensuring the processes are running at optimum levels for quality and output. They are experts in mold tooling, die tooling, machining, and assembly techniques, possessing extensive knowledge of the associated manufacturing processes. This may include the optimization and standardization of stamping, molding, assembly, or other processes within the manufacturing environment.

Manufacturing Engineering Teams enable the TE business unit plants to reach TE Operating Advantage (TEOA) requirements, roll out Centers of Excellence (COE), Best Demonstrated Practices (BDPs), and advise plants on tool and machine duplications, corrections, and improvements. They design and develop manufacturing processes and automation platforms, applying them for new product developments as well as optimizing existing products already in production. The Teams also support Product Development in selecting and optimizing tools for piece part production and choosing the most suitable manufacturing concepts based on planned manufacturing quantities, quality requirements, and manufacturing location. They act as the interface between engineering and production to ensure the manufacturability of new designs and smooth production ramp-up, as well as support research & development teams to produce sample manufacturing equipment, product samples, and prototypes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance manufacturing performance.
• Support development and implementation of efficient production processes and tools.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams on new product introductions.
• Analyze and resolve production issues using root cause and corrective action methods.
• Drive lean manufacturing practices including 5S and waste reduction.
• Maintain and update process documentation and standard work procedures.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and company standards.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and production staff.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and problem-solving tools.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and engineering documentation.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and analytical skills.
• Experience in electronics or connectivity manufacturing is an advantage.

Core Competencies

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