Senior Manufacturing & Process Development Manager

TE Connectivity; Middletown Township (PA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

TE Connectivity is seeking a Manufacturing & Process Development Engineering Manager to lead a global team focused on designing, optimizing, and validating manufacturing processes for new products. The role emphasizes Lean culture, DFM/DFM practices, and collaboration across R&D, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure robust, scalable production.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in process development with leadership experience, strong Lean/Six Sigma expertise, and a track record of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Optical or related field); Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing process development, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
• Proven expertise in process design, optimization, and validation within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated track record of strong leadership and organizational development.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with process automation, equipment selection, and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of process development engineers, providing technical direction and career growth opportunities.
• Champion a TELEAN culture within MPDE NPD introduction.
• Oversee the design, development, and validation of new manufacturing processes and technologies to improve safety, product quality and production efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain to support launches.
• Infuse DFM/DFM principles to ensure manufacturability at full scale.
• Establish and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and process flow diagrams.
• Provide strategic Manufacturing Engineering oversight across a global portfolio.
• Identify areas for process improvement and implement Lean, Six Sigma, or other improvement methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (ISO, FDA, OSHA) and company policies.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Stay current with emerging manufacturing technologies and trends.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Process optimization

DFM/DFA principles

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

TE Connectivity is seeking a Manufacturing & Process Development Engineering Manager to lead a global team focused on designing, optimizing, and validating manufacturing processes for new products. The role emphasizes Lean culture, DFM/DFM practices, and collaboration across R&D, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure robust, scalable production.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in process development with leadership experience, strong Lean/Six Sigma expertise, and a track record of