SR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

TE Connectivity Ltd.; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 103,000 - 128,000; 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 Ltd. in Greensboro, NC, seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for automated assembly. You will lead continuous improvement, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive OEE, scrap, and cycle-time improvements across production.

Responsibilities include hands-on engineering support, deploying CAD/Excel tools, and mentoring teams while coordinating with multiple technical groups to ensure high-quality, safe manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Electrical, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in Manufacturing Engineering; high-volume automated env preferred.
• Hands-on troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
• Experience with automated manufacturing/assembly equipment.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, pneumatics, PLCs, controls, sensors, servos, robotics, and industrial automation.
• Experience leading manufacturing improvement, automation, or capital projects.
• CAD and Excel proficiency.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead process and equipment improvements focused on safety, quality, productivity, scrap reduction, OEE, downtime, cycle time, and capacity.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities using Lean/TEOA principles.
• Analyze performance and develop practical solutions to improve process capability and efficiency.
• Support customer quality issues and corrective actions through root-cause analysis.
• Apply tools like PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, DOE, capability studies, 8D, and 5 Why.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis

Automation experience

Cross-functional leadership

Documentation & reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Mechatronics

Master's degree in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

CAD software

Excel

PLC and controls

Cognex vision

Keyence vision

Job description

SR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

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

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support our Automated Assembly operations. This role is responsible for improving manufacturing safety, quality, productivity, equipment performance, and process capability while providing hands‑on technical leadership to production.

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will lead continuous improvement initiatives, troubleshoot complex manufacturing issues, support new product and equipment launches, and drive improvements in OEE, scrap, cycle time, downtime, capacity, and cost.

Job Responsibilities

Manufacturing and Process Improvement

• Lead process and equipment improvements focused on safety, quality, productivity, scrap reduction, OEE, downtime, cycle time, and capacity
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities using TEOA/Lean Manufacturing principles
• Analyze manufacturing performance and develop practical solutions to improve process capability, equipment reliability, and operational efficiency
• Support customer quality issues and corrective actions through structured root‑cause analysis
• Apply engineering tools such as PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, DOE, capability studies, 8D, and 5 Why as appropriate

Production and Technical Support

• Provide hands‑on engineering support to high‑volume automated assembly operations
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, tooling, pneumatic, controls, vision, and automation‑related issues
• Work closely with Production, Quality, Tooling, Controls, Maintenance, and other technical teams to resolve manufacturing problems
• Support tooling, fixtures, dies, gauges, sensors, servos, pneumatic systems, and industrial automation equipment
• Support machine vision systems, including platforms such as Cognex and Keyence

New Equipment and Product Introduction

• Support new product introductions, capacity expansions, equipment transfers, and equipment qualifications
• Develop technical requirements and support the specification, purchase, installation, debugging, qualification, and launch of manufacturing equipment
• Work with machine builders, automation integrators, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure equipment meets manufacturing requirements
• Support process validation, capability studies, production readiness, and equipment qualification activities

Project and Technical Leadership

• Lead capital, productivity, safety, and continuous improvement projects
• Manage multiple projects and production priorities simultaneously
• Prepare technical recommendations, equipment specifications, capital justifications, reports, and process documentation
• Present technical issues, recommendations, and project updates to leadership
• Lead cross‑functional teams and mentor engineers, technicians, and manufacturing personnel without direct reporting responsibility

What your background should look like

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline preferred. Equivalent technical and manufacturing experience may also be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience, preferably in a high‑volume automated manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands‑on troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis skills
• Experience supporting automated manufacturing or automated assembly equipment
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, tooling, pneumatics, PLCs, controls, sensors, servos, robotics, and industrial automation
• Experience leading manufacturing improvement, automation, productivity, or capital projects
• Experience with CAD software and strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication, teamwork, problem‑solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and lead cross‑functional activities

Preferred Qualifications

• Machine vision experience, particularly Cognex and/or Keyence
• PLC and controls troubleshooting experience
• Experience leading or supporting automated equipment design, build, installation, and qualification
• Experience working with machine builders or automation integrators
• Knowledge of tooling design, machining, dies, fixtures, gauges, and manufacturability
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TEOA, TPS, or DMAIC experience or certification
• Project management experience
• Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
• Experience in Automotive, Aerospace, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

COMPENSATION

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $102,500 – $128,100 (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

Job Locations:

719 PEGG ROAD

GREENSBORO, North Carolina 27409

United States

Posting City: GREENSBORO

Job Country: United States

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Workplace Type: Onsite

External Careers Page: Engineering & Technology

TE Connectivity and its subsidiaries, affiliates, and operating units (collectively, the "Company") is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.