Sr. Manager, Engineering & Manufacturing Processes (PMO)

TE Connectivity; City of Rochester (NY); Hybrid; USD 156,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity is seeking a Sr. Manager, Engineering & Manufacturing Processes to lead the PMO, standardize end-to-end engineering and manufacturing processes, and enable rapid scaling across product and machine development, NPI, industrialization, and production handoff.

The role requires a hands-on engineering leader who can build a team, introduce scalable tools and governance, and partner with IT and enterprise functions to ensure consistent execution across sites, with relocation to

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in engineering, manufacturing engineering, NPI, industrialization, or related disciplines.
• Experience building and running a PMO for engineering development and large-scale manufacturing.
• Proven ability to design and standardize engineering and manufacturing processes across functions.
• Strong understanding of product development, NPI, engineering change, and manufacturing readiness for high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience establishing workflows, operating models, governance, and data structures.

Responsibilities

• Design and standardize end-to-end processes spanning product development, machine development, NPI, process validation, and manufacturing ramp.
• Establish lifecycle standards, design reviews, readiness gates, change control, and release processes.
• Define cross-functional handoffs, ownership, decision rights, and deliverables across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations.
• Identify gaps and implement scalable improvements across programs and sites.
• Develop practical standards, templates, and workflows balancing discipline with speed.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Team building

Process architecture

Governance

Systems thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Asana

JIRA

SharePoint

Databricks

Planisware

SAP

Salesforce

Job description

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

The Sr. Manager, Engineering & Manufacturing Processes is a PMO leadership role that will lead the development and standardization of engineering and manufacturing processes, workflows, systems, and operating models across a rapidly scaling technology and manufacturing business. Working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, and Program Management, this leader will establish consistent processes spanning product and machine development, NPI, industrialization, factory readiness, and production handoff.

The role requires a hands‑on builder with a strong engineering/manufacturing background who can bring structure to complex cross‑functional environments, implement scalable tools and standards, and build a capable team as the organization grows. The role partners with other PMOs and enterprise functions to adopt, adapt, or build capabilities based on business needs.

Location

Preferred: Rochester, NY area.

The position will initially be remote and transition toward a hybrid operating model. Candidates outside Rochester must be based in the U.S. East Coast or Canadian locations as shown below and be able to travel frequently to Rochester to work directly with engineering, manufacturing, and leadership teams.

Canada: Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto, Kingston, or Mississauga.

U.S. East Coast: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, or Florida.

Relocation to Rochester is preferred and may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

Job Requirements

Engineering & Manufacturing Process Architecture

• Design and standardize end‑to‑end processes spanning product development, machine development, NPI, process validation, industrialization, and manufacturing ramp.
• Establish engineering lifecycle standards, design reviews, readiness gates, change control, and release processes.
• Define cross‑functional handoffs, ownership, decision rights, deliverables, and acceptance criteria between Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations.
• Identify process gaps, bottlenecks, duplication, and inconsistencies; implement scalable improvements across programs and sites.
• Establish practical standards, templates, and workflows that balance execution discipline with speed and flexibility.

Systems, Tools & Operating Model

• Build the operating model, governance, and execution mechanisms supporting engineering and manufacturing programs.
• Translate process requirements into systems, tools, workflows, dashboards, and automation that improve visibility and execution.
• Partner with IT, Digital, and enterprise process owners to leverage existing PLM, ERP, manufacturing, and program‑management capabilities.
• Establish consistent data structures, documentation practices, and sources of truth across engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Develop mechanisms to track program maturity, technical readiness, manufacturing readiness, risks, dependencies, and execution performance.

Leadership & Organizational Scale

• Build and lead a team responsible for process architecture, standards, systems, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with engineering and manufacturing leaders to drive adoption and consistent execution across teams and factories.
• Establish training, governance, and feedback mechanisms to sustain processes as the organization scales.
• Collaborate with other PMOs and enterprise functions to adopt, adapt, or build capabilities based on business needs.

Required Qualifications

What your background should look like

• 12+ years of experience in engineering, manufacturing engineering, NPI, industrialization, engineering operations, or related technical disciplines.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a closely related technical field, or equivalent relevant technical experience.
• Experience building and running a PMO for engineering development and large scale manufacturing
• Demonstrated experience designing and standardizing engineering and manufacturing processes across multiple functions.
• Strong understanding of product development, NPI, engineering change management, qualification, manufacturing readiness, and production handoffs related to high volume manufacturing.
• Experience establishing engineering/manufacturing workflows, operating models, standards, and governance.
• Experience implementing or improving systems and tools supporting engineering and manufacturing execution.
• Proven ability to influence technical leaders, drive organizational change, and work effectively across matrix organizations.
• Experience building, leading, and developing teams.
• Strong structured thinking, problem‑solving, facilitation, and executive communication skills.

Highly Preferred

• Experience in complex hardware, precision automation, optics, semiconductor equipment, electronics, or advanced manufacturing.
• Experience supporting both product development and manufacturing‑equipment development.
• Experience scaling engineering/manufacturing processes across multiple sites or factories.
• Experience with platforms such as Asana, JIRA, SharePoint, Databricks, Planisware, SAP, SalesForce or similar tools
• Familiarity with PLM, ERP, MES, engineering change‑control systems, and program‑management tools.
• Knowledge of stage‑gate development, EVT/DVT/PVT, design transfer, process qualification, and manufacturing quality systems.
• Experience operating in both fast‑growth environments and large enterprises.
• Experience leveraging enterprise processes and systems while establishing new capabilities in a growing organization.

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Competencies

SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)

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: $156,000 – $234,000 (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

TE Connectivity is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including veterans, people with disabilities, and people from all walks of life. We are 100% compliant with the ADA, E-Verify, and I-9 requirements.