Senior Optical Manufacturing Engineer – New Product Dev

TE Connectivity Corporation; Fairview (NC); On-site; USD 103,000 - 154,000; 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 Senior Optical Manufacturing Engineer in Fairview, NC to lead new product introduction and manufacturing technology development for fiber optic assemblies. You will partner with Product Development, Operations, and Quality to design processes that optimize production, ensure safety, and improve cost efficiency.

Responsibilities include leading NPD phase gate deliverables, conducting PFMEAs, deploying equipment and fixtures, and applying Lean and Six Sigma tools to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, Optical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience in fiber optics, electrical connectivity, tooling design, or wire crimping technologies.
• Experience introducing new products as part of a project team.
• 5+ years hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years related to fiber optic products.
• Experience with machine/process design and deployment into production.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; hands‑on and proactive approach.
• Familiarity with BOMs, routings, MES, and change management systems.
• Proficient in 3D CAD and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Exposure to programming languages or systems used in MES/database management.
• Lean Six Sigma knowledge (Green or Black Belt preferred).

Responsibilities

• Execute deliverables for the NPD Phase Gate process.
• Provide DFM/DFA feedback during early product design stages.
• Conduct PFMEAs and implement high‑risk mitigation strategies.
• Leverage ME tools to support development and qualification of manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate on cost estimation for new product concepts.
• Ensure new process and equipment compliance with TE safety and ergonomic policies.
• Design, develop, and deploy equipment, tooling, and fixtures for fiber optic assemblies.
• Analyze and improve line layouts (material flow, ergonomics, waste reduction).
• Use Lean Manufacturing tools to reduce cost, improve quality, and increase throughput.
• Lead and support CER processes including justification and ROI analysis.
• Support root cause analysis using DMAIC, 5 Whys, 8D, and other problem‑solving tools.
• Sustain and improve current manufacturing processes with a focus on fiber optic assemblies.
• Create and maintain manufacturing instructions, routings, and specifications for new product introduction.
• Support data collection and perform statistical analysis to ensure process control.
• Utilize statistical and DOE methods to develop and optimize new manufacturing processes.
• Work with quality teams to define process limits and manage material specs.

Skills

NPD Phase Gate

DFM/DFA feedback

PFMEA

Capability studies

Lean Manufacturing

DMAIC/5 Whys/8D

Cross-functional collaboration

Statistical analysis

3D CAD

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Optical, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

3D CAD

MES

Excel

PowerPoint

Statistical analysis software

Job description

TE Connectivity is seeking a Senior Optical Manufacturing Engineer in Fairview, NC to lead new product introduction and manufacturing technology development for fiber optic assemblies. You will partner with Product Development, Operations, and Quality to design processes that optimize production, ensure safety, and improve cost efficiency.

Responsibilities include leading NPD phase gate deliverables, conducting PFMEAs, deploying equipment and fixtures, and applying Lean and Six Sigma tools to