Continuous Improvement Staff Engineer

TE Connectivity Corporation; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Training opportunities

Employee referral bonus

Location benefits

Job summary

TE Connectivity plc seeks a Continuous Improvement Staff Engineer to elevate supplier performance by applying Lean principles and QMS to drive Quality, Delivery, Cost, Technology, and Sustainability. The role involves current-state assessments, training, and leading supplier integration initiatives across global sites.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in automotive quality, Lean manufacturing, and VDA 6.3/IATF 16949 audits, with strong hands-on problem-solving and cross-cultural collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Automotive Quality Management; experience in Procurement a plus.
• At least 5 years hands‑on experience in Lean Manufacturing environments.
• Certified VDA 6.3 (2023 version) and IATF 16949 2nd party auditor.
• Proficiency in VDA 6.3, IATF 16949, ISO 14000; Lean tools and principles.
• Automotive Core Tools: APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plan, MSA, SPC.
• Strong problem-solving methodologies: 8D, PDCA, A3, DMAIC, SPS, 5-Why, Ishikawa, Fault Tree Analysis.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent experience.
• High proficiency in tooling and technical skills for molding, stamping, plating, die casting, assembly, PAB/PCBA.
• Auditor skills aligned with ISO 19011, Automotive Process Approach, Risk-Based Thinking.
• Basic knowledge of SAP (Quality Module) and GD&T.
• Strong presentation, communication, negotiation, and coaching/training skills.
• Ability to work across cultures and geographies, fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute Supplier Integration Programs at selected suppliers to drive performance improvement and alignment with strategic goals.
• Conduct Potential Analyses for new suppliers using VDA 6.3 methodology to assess readiness and capability.
• Perform Supplier Integration Assessments and lead workshops under the Integration Program to achieve QCDTS targets.
• Verify CQI certifications and conduct CQI audits to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Support supplier QMS compliance with IATF 16949, including transitions from ISO 9001 to IATF where required.
• Monitor supplier performance throughout the Supplier Development Program and collaborate with Procurement to manage escalations.
• Train internal SQ experts on Lean tools and principles to build organizational capability.
• Own the Supplier Academy and Onboarding Process for Quality, ensuring consistent training and integration of new suppliers.
• Enhance tooling and technical skill capabilities within the SQ team focusing on key commodities and processes.
• Act as subject matter expert in Lean Manufacturing, leading value stream mapping and flow analysis at supplier sites.
• Lead Supplier Improvement Workshops with Procurement SDE and CoE to identify and implement cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Quality Management

Problem Solving

Six Sigma

APQP/PPAP

VDA 6.3

IATF 16949

SAP QM

GD&T

ISO 9001

English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

Control Plan

MSA

SPC

Job description

Job Title: Continuous Improvement Staff Engineer

Posting Start Date: 3/18/26

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:

Why you should join:

Disclaimer: This role requiresregular travel, including international trips, approximately50–75% of the time.

As a Continuous Improvement Staff Engineer, you will play a key role in elevating supplier performance by building resilient partnerships with targeted new and existing suppliers. Your mission is to drive excellence across Quality, Delivery, Cost, Technology, and Sustainability, in alignment with our strategic goals.
Your role will include conducting current-state assessments of supplier operations, identifying areas for improvement, and securing supplier management commitment to close performance gaps. You will champion the adoption of Lean Manufacturing principles, ensuring suppliers deliver year-over-year improvements in Quality, Delivery, and Cost.

Acting as a subject matter expert, you will provide training in Lean Manufacturing, Problem Solving methodologies, and Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, VDA 6.3) to internal Procurement and Supplier Quality teams, leveraging your deep expertise in Lean principles and operational excellence.

Your main tasks:

• Define and execute Supplier Integration Programsat selected suppliers to drive performance improvement and alignment with strategic goals.
• Conduct Potential Analysesfor new suppliers using VDA 6.3 methodology to assess readiness and capability.
• Perform Supplier Integration Assessmentsand lead workshops under the Integration Program to achieve QCDTS (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Technology, Sustainability) targets.
• Verify CQI certificationsand conduct CQI audits where applicable to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Support supplier QMS compliancewith IATF 16949, including transitions from ISO 9001 to IATF where required.
• Monitor supplier performancethroughout the Supplier Development Program and collaborate with Procurement to manage escalations.
• Train internal expertswithin the Supplier Quality (SQ) function on Lean tools and principles to build organizational capability.
• Own the Supplier Academy and Onboarding Processfor Quality, ensuring consistent training and integration of new suppliers.
• Enhance tooling and technical skill capabilitieswithin the SQ team, focusing on key commodities and manufacturing processes.
• Act as a subject matter expert in Lean Manufacturing, leading value stream mapping and flow analysis workshops at supplier sites.
• Lead Supplier Improvement Workshopsin collaboration with Procurement SDE and Centers of Excellence (CoE), identifying and implementing cost-saving opportunities through waste reduction, CoPQ minimization, cycle time optimization, and improved process flow.

Your ideal profile:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Automotive Quality Management; experience in Procurement is a plus
• At least 5 years of hands‑on experience in Lean Manufacturing environments
• Certified VDA 6.3 (2023 version) and IATF 16949 2nd party auditor
• Expert knowledge of:
• VDA 6.3, IATF 16949, ISO 14000
• Lean Manufacturing tools and principles
• Automotive Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plan, MSA, SPC)
• Proficiency in problem-solving methodologies: 8D, PDCA, A3, DMAIC, SPS, 5-Why, Ishikawa, Fault Tree Analysis
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent experience
• Strong tooling and technical skills aligned with key commodities and manufacturing processes (e.g., molding, stamping, plating, die casting, mechanical assembly, PAB/PCBA)
• Auditor skills aligned with ISO 19011, Automotive Process Approach, and Risk-Based Thinking
• Basic knowledge of SAP (Quality Module) and GD&T
• Strong presentation, communication, negotiation, and coaching/training skills
• Ability to work effectively across cultures and geographies
• Fluent in English (spoken, written, and listening)

Additional Requirements

• This role requiresregular travel, including international trips, approximately50–75% of the time.
• You must beindependent, self-driven, and abletocollaborate effectively across functions, countries, and regionsin a dynamic, matrixed environment.

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:
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!

• Collaborative and friendly work environment
• Extensive training and career growth opportunities
• Employee referral bonus
• Other location-dependent benefits

Job Locations:

Spain