Manufacturing & Process Development Engineer II - Injection Molding (Onsite)

TE Connectivity Corporation; Fuquay-Varina (NC); On-site; USD 82,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

TE Connectivity is seeking a Manufacturing and Process Development Engineer II - Injection Molding (Onsite) to join our Raleigh, NC area team, supporting the Fuquay-Varina facility onsite. Travel is estimated at 10-25%.

You will develop, optimize, and sustain molding processes, lead Lean/ Six Sigma initiatives, and drive continuous improvement across projects, quality, and equipment performance. Hands-on experience with injection molding is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience with injection molding, overmolding, insert molding, or similar molding processes.
• Knowledge of process troubleshooting, statistical analysis, and root cause methodologies.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and manufacturing data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve productivity, quality, and OEE.
• Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma principles.
• Support injection molding operations including process development, validation, and optimization.
• Establish process parameters, work instructions, and SOPs.
• Assist with mold qualification, process capability studies, and new product launches.
• Collaborate with tooling suppliers and maintenance teams to improve mold performance.
• Monitor molding performance metrics and drive corrective actions.
• Manage capital projects from concept through production, including timelines, budgets, and ROI.
• Track KPIs like efficiency, scrap, downtime, and yield; provide technical training.

Skills

Process troubleshooting

Statistical analysis

Root cause analysis

Project management

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Data analysis tools

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Molding machine automation

CAD (SolidWorks/AutoCAD/Creo)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CAD tools (SolidWorks/AutoCAD/Creo)

Job description

Manufacturing & Process Development Engineer II - Injection Molding (Onsite) Job Description Job Alerts Link Job Title: Manufacturing & Process Development Engineer II - Injection Molding (Onsite)

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 Overview

This role reports to the Manufacturing Engineer Manager andis based in the Raleigh, NC area, supporting the Fuquay-Varina facility ONSITE. Travel is estimated at 10-25%.

The Manufacturing and Process Development Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes with a focus on injection molding and continuous improvement initiatives. This role includes a mix of projects related to new product introductions and sustaining engineering support. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with injection molding and lean manufacturing methodologies.

Manufacturing Process Improvement

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve productivity, quality, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Analyze process performance and identify opportunities to reduce scrap, downtime, and cycle times.
• Lead continuous improvement projects utilizing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis of production and quality issues.

Injection Molding Support

• Support injection molding operations including process development, validation, and optimization.
• Establish and maintain process parameters, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Assist with mold qualification, process capability studies, and new product launches.
• Collaborate with tooling suppliers and maintenance teams to improve mold performance and reliability.
• Monitor molding performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed.

Project Management

• Manage capital projects from concept through production implementation.
• Develop project timelines, budgets, and ROI analyses.
• Coordinate activities with production, quality, maintenance, tooling, and suppliers.
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.

Quality & Compliance

• Support PFMEA, Control Plans, process validations, and capability studies.
• Participate in corrective and preventive action activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality management systems.
• Assist with customer audits and quality investigations.

Documentation & Reporting

• Generate and maintain manufacturing documentation, process flow diagrams, and equipment specifications.
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) including efficiency, scrap, downtime, and yield.
• Provide technical training and support for production personnel and technicians.

What your background should look like

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Prior experience with injection molding, overmolding, insert molding, or similar molding processes.
• Knowledge of process troubleshooting, statistical analysis, and root cause methodologies.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and manufacturing data analysis tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of scientific molding principles.
• Experience with process validation protocols.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma certification.
• Experience with molding machine automation.
• CAD experience (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Creo, or similar).
• Experience in electrical devices, automotive, consumer products, or industrial manufacturing environments.

Key Competencies

• Process Optimization
• Injection Molding
• Project ManagementData Analysis
• Continuous Improvement
• Root Cause Analysis
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Equipment Validation
• Leadership & Communication

Performance Metrics

• Reduction in scrap and rework costs
• OEE improvement
• Downtime reduction
• Successful capital project implementation
• Cycle time improvements
• Safety improvements
• Quality performance and PPM reduction
• Labor productivity improvement

Competencies

• 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 , Facebook , WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

COMPENSATION

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $82,000 - $123,000 (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:

8000 PURFOY ROAD
FUQUAY - VARINA, North Carolina 27526
United States