Lead Technical Problem Solver – Manufacturing Excellence

TE Connectivity; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

TE Connectivity is seeking a Technical Problem Solver Expert based in Hampton to lead process-improvement initiatives and complex problem solving across AMER sites. You will apply convergent thinking and Shainin/APS/Six Sigma methodologies to enhance yield and quality.

The role requires 5–10 years in technical problem solving, cross-functional leadership, and mentoring others, with a focus on delivering measurable business impact.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (Physical, Mechanical, Electrical, Materials or related).
• Six Sigma DMAIC certification (Green Belt or Black belt).
• Shainin Red X Apprentice or Journeyman certification (preferred).
• 5–10 years’ experience in technical problem solving.
• Proven track record solving complex technical issues.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with convergent thinking.
• Leadership and cross‑functional team management.
• Apply statistical analysis (Minitab, JMP) to validate root causes/solutions.
• Understanding of engineering fundamentals.
• Willing to develop others; be a positive change agent.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex technical problems with cross‑functional teams.
• Lead strategic manufacturing improvement projects focused on quality, yield, productivity and cost reduction using structured problem solving.
• Define priorities and proactively anticipate roadblocks to find solutions.
• Coach and develop Problem Solver Practitioners and deploy convergent thinking across AMER sites.
• Select high‑impact projects at the Hampton site and other AMER plants.
• Report progress to Senior Management including savings and people development.

Skills

Six Sigma DMAIC

Shainin Red X

Convergent thinking

Problem solving

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Mentoring developing others

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Minitab

JMP

Job description

TE Connectivity is seeking a Technical Problem Solver Expert based in Hampton to lead process-improvement initiatives and complex problem solving across AMER sites. You will apply convergent thinking and Shainin/APS/Six Sigma methodologies to enhance yield and quality.

The role requires 5–10 years in technical problem solving, cross-functional leadership, and mentoring others, with a focus on delivering measurable business impact.