Manufacturing Engineer I (RFO Products) - Onsite
TE Connectivity Corporation
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Job summary
TE Connectivity is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer I (RFO) for onsite work in Fairview, NC. The role focuses on developing and improving manufacturing processes for ruggedized fiber optic products, with emphasis on evening production support and cross-shift collaboration.
The candidate will work with Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Production teams to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency while supporting new product introductions and tooling development.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree strongly preferred in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
- 0-3 years of manufacturing/industrial experience, preferably with fiber optic or electronic components.
- Experience supporting production operations and resolving process issues during non-standard hours.
Responsibilities
- Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes, workflows, and layouts for RFO product lines.
- Provide real-time engineering support to manufacturing operations and resolve production issues for ruggedized fiber optic products.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost during evening production hours.
- Collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Production teams across shifts to resolve RFO process and product issues.
- Support new RFO product introductions, including process development, tooling, and documentation during manufacturing.
- Analyze manufacturing data from operations to identify trends and recommend corrective actions for fiber optic product quality.
- Ensure RFO manufacturing processes comply with applicable safety, quality, and regulatory requirements during evening operations.
- Support capital equipment projects for fiber optic manufacturing, including justification, selection, and implementation.
- Coordinate with 2nd and 4th shift teams to ensure seamless production continuity for RFO products.
- Provide technical support for ruggedized fiber optic assembly, testing, and packaging operations
Skills
Education
Job description
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer I (RFO Products) - Onsite
Posting Start Date: 9/1/26
At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.
Shift Schedule: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM - Onsite (Fairview/Arden, NC)
The Manufacturing Engineer I is responsible for supporting manufacturing operations for Ruggedized Fiber Optics (RFO) products through the development, implementation, and improvement of manufacturing processes. This role focuses on process efficiency, quality improvement, and evening/night production support while collaborating with cross-functional teams across multiple shifts.
Please note: This position may involve working with technical data, technology, software/source code, hardware, or other items (collectively "items") subject to U.S. and non-U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these regulations, it may be necessary for TE to verify a candidate's national origin and/or citizenship status to determine whether a U.S. or other government export license is required prior to releasing its technologies to the candidate. If TE determines that TE will require a license or will be prohibited by applicable laws from providing the candidate with items necessary for the performance of this position, then TE expressly reserves the right to either a) make an offer of employment contingent upon TE receiving required export licenses from the appropriate government agency, b) consider the candidate for a different position that is not subject to such restrictions, on whatever terms and conditions TE shall establish in its sole discretion, or c) decline to move forward with the candidate's application.
- Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes, workflows, and layouts specifically for RFO product lines during operations
- Provide real-time engineering support to manufacturing operations and resolve production issues for ruggedized fiber optic products
- Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost during evening production hours
- Collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Production teams across shifts to resolve RFO process and product issues
- Support new RFO product introductions, including process development, tooling, and documentation during manufacturing
- Analyze manufacturing data from operations to identify trends and recommend corrective actions for fiber optic product quality
- Ensure RFO manufacturing processes comply with applicable safety, quality, and regulatory requirements during evening operations
- Support capital equipment projects for fiber optic manufacturing, including justification, selection, and implementation
- Coordinate with 2nd and 4th shift teams to ensure seamless production continuity for RFO products
- Provide technical support for ruggedized fiber optic assembly, testing, and packaging operations
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field is strongly preferred.
- 0-3 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, preferably with fiber optic or electronic components
- Experience supporting production operations and resolving process issues during non-standard hours
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications for fiber optic assemblies • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with ability to work independently
- Ability to coordinate effectively with multiple shifts and provide coverage during production transitions
- Experience in fiber optic manufacturing, ruggedized electronics, or harsh environment connectivity solutions
- Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar)
- Six Sigma or other continuous improvement certification
- Experience supporting automation or advanced manufacturing equipment for precision assembly operations
- Knowledge of optical testing equipment and fiber optic quality standards
- Experience with shift-based manufacturing operations and cross-shift communication protocols
Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork
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.
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $71,200 -$106,800(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
- A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.
TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.
1396 CHARLOTTE HWY
FAIRVIEW, North Carolina 28730
United States
Posting City: FAIRVIEW
Job Country: United States
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Requisition ID: 157797
Workplace Type: Onsite
External Careers Page: Engineering & Technology
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