MANUFACTURING & PROCESS DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER- MOLDING

TE Connectivity; Middletown Township (PA); On-site; USD 124,700 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

TE Connectivity seeks an experienced tooling and molding engineer to improve production systems and reduce tooling costs. You will coordinate changes for plastic injection molds and work with global experts to update standards and procedures.

You will manage budgeting for tooling, participate in PFMEAs, support plant launches, and drive cost and quality improvements while meeting TE requirements and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics or related field.
• 5–10 years in a similar role with accountability for tooling and molding processes.
• Experience leading multiple projects and teams.
• Proficiency with Creo, SolidWorks, SpaceClaim, AutoCAD, CATIA.
• Experience with Moldflow/ANSYS for plastic filling.
• RJG MM1 certification or equivalent.
• Knowledge of SAP and ISO14001/AS9100.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop tools and mold processes to support new products.
• Coordinate tooling manufacturing concepts for anticipated production quantities and locations.
• Collaborate with global CoE molding to update operating standards.
• Provide budgets for tooling and mold processes.
• Lead changes to injection molds and communicate revisions to designers.
• Train workshop staff on failure analysis and procedures.
• Support plant launches with documentation and process tracking.
• Develop PFMEAs and control plans with the team.
• Assist with 2D/3D drawings and ensure TE requirements are met.
• Implement actions to reduce environmental impact per ISO14001.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

English proficiency

Root-cause analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Communication

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Eng./Mechatronics

Tools

Creo (Pro-E)

SolidWorks

SpaceClaim

AutoCAD

CATIA

Moldflow

ANSYS

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Job Overview

Implement improvements to the Production System, reduce tooling costs, coordinate engineering changes, and coordinate systems for plastic injection molds.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design and development of tools and mold processes to support the development of new products.
• Support product development, including manufacturing optimization designs, tooling sampling, product samples, prototypes, and determine the most suitable tooling manufacturing concepts related to anticipated production quantities, quality requirements, and manufacturing location.
• Collaborate with global experts (CoE molding) to continuously update and improve operating standards regarding plastic injection molding.
• Incorporate the latest technologies and trends in process design to maximize performance and efficiency.
• Provide budgets for new tools and mold processes.
• Ensure, in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, that molds and processes are designed to produce high‑quality products efficiently and effectively at the lowest possible cost.
• Coordinate and track engineering changes to injection molds; communicate changes and red lines on drawings to designers.
• Provide training to the mold and process workshop area on failure analysis, procedures, and systems.
• Review new projects coming to the plant with the launch team, including documentation and process tracking during the plant’s launch phase.
• Work with the engineering team on FMEA, projects, and launches to optimize and improve the molding process.
• Provide information and documentation for the activation of plastic injection molds in systems such as SAP and Hydra for production and maintenance.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of PFMEAS and control plans with the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in the plant’s Continuous Improvement Programs.
• Analyze customer specifications and tool and equipment capacities for new part numbers and changes in quoted volumes.
• Support the designer in controlling 2D and 3D drawings.
• Conduct product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and efficiency enhancement.
• Provide support for administration, set‑up, and layouts in the mold workshop.
• Design and maintain plastic injection molds and participate in the development of new products and engineering changes, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and TE requirements.
• Implement actions to reduce environmental impact and activities to comply with ISO14001.
• Have authority to stop a process that poses potential environmental harm or violates legal compliance.
• Provide coaching on root‑cause analysis and highly effective solutions for complex problems.

Qualifications

• Education: Mechanical Engineering / Mechatronics Engineering or related field.
• Professional experience: 5‑10 years in a similar position, minimum.
• Personnel management skills.
• Proficient in design software (CAD) such as Creo (Pro‑E), SolidWorks, SpaceClaim, AutoCAD, CATIA.
• Proficient in simulation software (CAE) for plastic filling, such as Moldflow, Autodesk Moldflow, ANSYS.
• RJG MM1 certified or equivalent experience.
• Good knowledge of tool manufacturing, tool steel application/selection, heat treatment and plating/coating.
• Strong understanding of polymer technology, particularly engineering‑grade resins.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma and LEAN (TEOA) principles.
• Knowledge of geometric tolerances.
• Good project management skills, ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Understanding of manufacturing, machining, grinding, wire EDM terminology and tolerances.
• Experience in root‑cause problem‑solving (8Ds).
• Availability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Knowledge of SAP.
• Effective leadership ability.
• Intermediate to advanced English proficiency (85%).
• Applicable knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and the environmental management system applicable to the company.

Key Behaviors

• Delivers solutions to complex problems.
• Achieves results that directly impact the department’s objectives.
• Works under general direction.
• May lead projects or project phases with broader teams and provide training and mentorship to other colleagues.
• Enhances the value/quality of existing processes in line with the role.
• Complies with company policies and procedures.
• Adheres to the Internal Work Regulations and the Federal Labor Law.
• Meets the company’s objectives and adheres to the Ethical Conduct Guide.
• Fulfills the objectives of the 5S philosophy.
• Meets the requirements of AS9100 and ISO 14001.

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

Compensation

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $124,700‑155,800‑187,000 (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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TE Connectivity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status. TE is committed to hiring differentiated individuals with disabilities and veterans.

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