Sr Manufacturing Engineer, New Product Development

TE Connectivity Ltd.; 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 in Fairview, NC, is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for New Product Development to own manufacturing deliverables for NPI projects and drive process development. This onsite role collaborates across TE sites, with travel as needed to support qualification and launch.

You will influence product design for manufacturability, develop robust processes and tooling, and lead manufacturing readiness from concept to launch in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related tech with 5+ years hands-on manufacturing or NPI experience.
• Experience designing and deploying machine, equipment, and process in production.
• Independent, remote-team capable, strong problem-solving across streams.
• Lean tools experience to improve manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing readiness activities from concept through launch.
• Influence early product design with DFM/DFA input to improve manufacturability, quality, cost, scalability.
• Develop robust manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment for new product introduction.
• Collaborate across TE manufacturing sites; travel 10–25% as needed.

Skills

Hands-on problem solving

DFM/DFA input

Lean manufacturing

3D CAD

Communication skills

Remote collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

PFMEA

Value stream mapping

Automation tooling

Job description

Sr Manufacturing Engineer, New Product Development

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 Description:

Job Overview

TE's Aerospace Defense & Marine Division is currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Manufacturing and Process Development Engineer to support process development and manufacturing readiness for new product introduction.

In this role, a senior individual contributor will be responsible for owning manufacturing engineering deliverables for assigned NPI/process development projects, providing DFM/DFA input, developing robust processes and tooling, supporting qualification and launch, and helping standardize manufacturing practices across sites. This position provides broad exposure to cross-functional NPI programs, manufacturing site collaboration, and opportunities to grow as a technical leader in manufacturing process development.

This role is based in Fairview, NC with collaboration across TE manufacturing sites; occasional travel may be required to support process development, qualification, and launch activities.

• Lead manufacturing readiness activities that help bring new products from concept through launch.

• Influence early product design through strong DFM/DFA input to improve manufacturability, quality, cost, and scalability.

• Develop robust manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment solutions that support customer-driven product innovation.

This is an onsite position located in Fairview, NC. TE is open to relocating the qualified candidate for this position.

Job Requirements

• Execute Manufacturing Engineering deliverables aligned with the LEANPD process, including:

• New process and equipment specification in compliance with TE safety and ergonomic policies.

• DFM/DFA input into the early stages of product design.

• PFMEA and implementation of high-risk mitigation plans.

• Manufacturing capacity analysis.

• Value stream mapping.

• Assembly tooling and equipment development.

• Process qualification via capability studies.

• Execution of sample builds for DFM and process development.

• Generation of process specifications.

• Lead or support development and implementation of manufacturing technologies, equipment, and appropriate automation to support new product introduction.

• Apply a lean manufacturing focus to improve cost, quality, yield, and manufacturability of manufacturing processes.

• Liaise with manufacturing facilities to support preliminary cost estimates on new product concepts.

What your background should look like

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical discipline with a minimum of 5 years of hands‑on manufacturing, process development, or new product introduction experience

• Experience with machine, equipment and process design, development, and deployment into a production environment.

• Hands‑on problem solver with the ability to independently manage assigned technical workstreams while collaborating with project and functional leadership.

• Demonstrated success in leveraging Lean tools to introduce or enhance manufacturing processes.

• Must be able to effectively operate in remote teams with broad geographic footprints.

• Excellent time management skills with the ability to balance priorities across multiple active projects and launch timelines.

• Strong written and oral communication skills across all levels of the organization.

• Proficient with 3D CAD software as well as general Microsoft Office applications.

What success looks like:

• Manufacturing processes are ready to support product launch with clear specifications, tooling, capacity assumptions, and qualification evidence.

• Product designs reflect early manufacturability input and known process risks are addressed through PFMEA and mitigation planning.

• Site teams have the documentation, training input, and technical support needed to execute repeatable manufacturing processes.

• Lessons learned are captured and used to improve future NPI and process development projects.

Other Requirements

• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency (ITAR/EAR compliance).

• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs and work extended periods at a computer or on the production floor.

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 (https://www.linkedin.com/company/te-connectivity/) ,Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/teconnectivity/) ,WeChat, (http://www.te.com.cn/chn-zh/policies-agreements/wechat.html) Instagram andX (formerly Twitter). (https://twitter.com/TEConnectivity)

COMPENSATION

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $102,700 - $154,000 (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

Job Locations:

1396 CHARLOTTE HWY

FAIRVIEW, North Carolina 28730

United States

Posting City: FAIRVIEW

Job Country: United States

Travel Required: 10% to 25%

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.