Senior Optical Manufacturing Engineer, NPD & Innovation

TE Connectivity; Fairview (NC); On-site; USD 103,000 - 154,000; 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 Senior Optical Manufacturing Engineer to launch new products and develop manufacturing technologies for fiber optic assemblies. You will collaborate across Product Development, Operations, and Quality to optimize production, improve cost efficiency, and maintain TE's safety standards.

The role emphasizes NPD, process development, and manufacturing support with a focus on data-driven problem solving and cross-functional leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• 5+ years in manufacturing, with 2+ years in fiber optic products.
• Experience with machine/process design and deployment into production.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead New Product & Process Development deliverables (NPD Phase Gate).
• Provide DFM/DFA feedback during early design stages.
• Conduct PFMEAs and mitigate high-risk areas.
• Collaborate on cost estimation for new product concepts.
• Design, develop, and deploy equipment, tooling, and fixtures for fiber optic assemblies.
• Lead line layout improvements and waste reduction initiatives.
• Utilize Lean tools to reduce cost and increase throughput.
• Support capital expenditure processes with ROI analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Strong communication

Education

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

MS or MBA preferred

Tools

3D CAD

MES

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

TE Connectivity is seeking a Senior Optical Manufacturing Engineer to launch new products and develop manufacturing technologies for fiber optic assemblies. You will collaborate across Product Development, Operations, and Quality to optimize production, improve cost efficiency, and maintain TE's safety standards.

The role emphasizes NPD, process development, and manufacturing support with a focus on data-driven problem solving and cross-functional leadership.