Manufacturing & Process Development Engineer II

TE Connectivity; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity in El Cajon, CA is seeking a Manufacturing & Process Development Engineer II to design and optimize assembly processes, lead data-driven improvement projects, and drive capital equipment implementations. The role focuses on improving safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity in a high-mix, low-volume environment.

The candidate will apply DOE, SPC, Six Sigma, and Lean methods, support new product introductions, and collaborate across functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in assembly.
• Familiarity with DOE, Cp/Cpk, SPC, MSA/Gage R&R, and Process Validation.
• Strong Lean and continuous improvement knowledge.
• Experience leading capital equipment projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize assembly processes.
• Lead process development initiatives and experiments.
• Improve process capability and reduce variation.
• Drive continuous improvement across high-mix, low-volume assembly.
• Support NPI, product transfers, and capital equipment installs.

Skills

Data-driven decision making

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Minitab

ERP/MRP systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

Manufacturing & Process Development Engineer II

Posting Start Date: 7/28/26

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:

Job Overview

The Manufacturing Engineer II – Assembly is responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing robust manufacturing assembly processes that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity. This position requires a highly analytical engineer with a strong background in data-driven process development, statistical analysis, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies.

The successful candidate will lead process development initiatives, improve process capability through scientific experimentation, implement capital equipment, support new product introductions, and drive continuous improvement across assembly operations within a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.

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.

What your background should look like

Required Qualifications

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

• Minimum 3–5 years of manufacturing engineering experience supporting complex assembly operations.

• Experience with DOE, OFAT, Cp/Cpk, SPC, MSA/Gage R&R, and Process Validation.

• Strong Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement knowledge.

• Experience leading capital equipment implementation projects.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Six Sigma Green Belt preferred; Black Belt is an advantage.

• Experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments.

• Experience within aerospace, defense, marine, medical device, or other regulated industries.

• Experience with AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 13485 or similar QMS.

• Experience implementing automated assembly systems.

• Experience supporting NPI and product transfers.

Technical Skills

• Process Capability (Cp/Cpk), DOE, OFAT, SPC, MSA/Gage R&R, Root Cause Analysis, Process Validation, Minitab, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, PFMEA, Control Plans, Advanced Excel, ERP/MRP systems, Microsoft Office Suite.

Competencies

• Data-driven decision making

• Scientific problem solving

• Continuous improvement mindset

• Strong analytical capability

• Project management

• Cross-functional leadership

• Effective communication

• Attention to detail

• Results-oriented execution

Success Measures

• Improve process capability across critical assembly processes.

• Reduce process variation through statistical optimization and experimentation.

• Lead Lean initiatives improving productivity, quality, throughput, and labor efficiency.

• Deliver capital equipment projects safely, on time, and within budget.

• Reduce manufacturing defects using structured root cause analysis.

• Develop standardized, sustainable manufacturing processes supporting operational excellence.

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.

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: $90,300 - 112,800 (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

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:

Posting City: El Cajon

Job Country: United States

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Requisition ID: 156341

Workplace Type: Onsite

External Careers Page: Engineering & Technology

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.