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

TE Connectivity; Raleigh (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

Job summary

TE Connectivity is seeking a Manufacturing and Process Development Engineer in the Raleigh, NC area to develop, optimize, and sustain injection-molding focused processes and lead continuous improvement initiatives. The role reports to Manufacturing Engineer Manager and involves hands-on troubleshooting, DFMEA, and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in manufacturing engineering, experience with injection molding and lean/Six Sigma, and strong project-management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, 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.
• 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.
• Support injection molding operations including process development, validation, and optimization.
• Establish and maintain process parameters, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Project Management

Data Analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Injection Molding

Education

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

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Creo

Job description

• Root Cause Analysis

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 and is 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.

Job Requirements

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 Management
• Data 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

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, 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