Advanced Quality Engineer II

TE Connectivity Ltd.; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 84,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity Ltd. is seeking an Advanced Quality Engineer II in Katy, TX to lead quality planning for New Product Development projects and ensure quality is designed into products and manufacturing processes throughout stage-gate development.

The candidate will drive DFMEA/PFMEA, control plans, SRLs/RTLs, and quality metrics, while coordinating with manufacturing, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful launches and compliance with TE quality requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 3-6 years of experience in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Quality, Supplier Quality, or NPD environments.
• Working knowledge of DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Experience supporting product qualification, process validation, and launch readiness activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, test reports, and technical requirements.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced NPD environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality planning activities throughout the NPD stage-gate process and ensure quality deliverables are completed prior to gate progression.
• Develop, maintain, and drive quality tools and documentation including DQIPs, Control Plans, RTLs, inspection strategies, and quality metrics.
• Facilitate design and process risk assessments through DFMEA, PFMEA, and application risk reviews with cross-functional teams.
• Review product requirements, engineering drawings, specifications, validation plans, and engineering changes for compliance.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure process capability, inspection methods, and tooling validation.
• Drive supplier quality activities including supplier qualification, audits, PPAP support, and supplier development.
• Support pilot builds, process validation, production readiness reviews, and launch activities.
• Lead root cause analysis, CAPA activities, and continuous improvement using structured problem-solving.
• Manage quality across multiple products and development programs with global cross-functional teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Data analysis

DFMEA

PFMEA

Control plans

SPC

MSA

Root cause analysis

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Minitab

SAP

PLM

PDM

Job description

Advanced Quality Engineer II

Posting Start Date: 10/19/26

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

This position requires access to information that is subject to stringent controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent residents, persons granted asylee status in the U.S., or persons admitted into the U.S. as a refugee.

Job Description:

Job Overview

The Advanced Quality Engineer (AQE) – NPD serves as the quality lead for New Product Development projects and is responsible for ensuring quality is designed into both the product and manufacturing process throughout the stage-gate development process. The role supports multiple products simultaneously and provides the quality leadership needed to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and TE quality requirements.

Job Requirements

1. Lead quality planning activities throughout the NPD stage-gate process and ensure quality deliverables are completed prior to gate progression.

2. Develop, maintain, and drive quality tools and documentation including DQIPs, Control Plans, Reliability Test Lists (RTLs), inspection strategies, and quality metrics.

3. Facilitate design and process risk assessments through DFMEA, PFMEA, and application risk reviews with the cross-functional teams.

4. Review product requirements, engineering drawings, specifications, validation plans, and engineering changes to ensure compliance with customer and quality requirements.

5. Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure process capability, inspection methods, control plans, tooling validation, and process readiness support successful product launches.

6. Drive supplier quality activities including supplier qualification, audits, PPAP support, incoming quality strategies, and supplier development initiatives.

7. Support pilot builds, process validation, production readiness reviews, and launch activities while ensuring manufacturing processes meet quality and capability requirements.

8. Lead root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities, and continuous improvement initiatives using structured problem-solving methodologies.

9. Manage quality responsibilities across multiple products and development programs while effectively balancing priorities and collaborating across global cross-functional teams.

What your background should look like

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

• 3-6 years of experience in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Quality, Supplier Quality, or New Product Development environments.

• Working knowledge of DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and root cause analysis methodologies.

• Experience supporting product qualification, process validation, and launch readiness activities.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, test reports, and technical requirements.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced NPD environment.

We Value:

• Experience with APQP, PPAP, AIAG Core Tools, and gate-based product development processes.

• Familiarity with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, customer-specific quality requirements, and regulatory compliance requirements.

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Six Sigma Green Belt, or Black Belt certification.

• Experience with statistical analysis and quality tools such as Minitab.

• Experience with SAP, PLM, PDM, or similar engineering and quality management systems.

• Experience supporting New Product Development programs within the subsea Oil & Gas, industrial connectivity, or harsh-environment connector industries.

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.

Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/te-connectivity/) ,Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/teconnectivity/) ,WeChat, (http://www.te.com.cn/chn-zh/policies-agreements/wechat.html) Instagram andX (formerly Twitter). (https://twitter.com/TEConnectivity)

COMPENSATION

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $83,700 -$104,600 (subject to change dependent on physical location)

Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.

Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits

BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.

EOE, Including Disability/Vets

Job Locations:

1039 Schlipf Road

KATY, Texas 77493

United States

Posting City: KATY

Job Country: United States

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Requisition ID: 160191

Workplace Type: Onsite

External Careers Page: Quality

TE Connectivity and its subsidiaries, affiliates, and operating units (collectively, the "Company") is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.