Sr Manufacturing & Process Development Engineer

TE Connectivity; 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

Job summary

TE Connectivity is seeking a Senior Manufacturing and Process Development Engineer to own manufacturing deliverables for NPI and process development, including DFM/DFA input, robust processes, tooling, and cross-site standardization. The role is based in Fairview, NC with possible relocation and travel.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing or NPI, strong Lean experience, and proficiency in 3D CAD and MS Office, capable of leading technical workstreams in a remote, globally

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on manufacturing, process development, or new product introduction experience.
• Experience with machine, equipment design, development, and deployment into production.
• Hands-on problem solver with ability to manage technical workstreams independently.
• Strong Lean tools experience to improve manufacturing processes.
• Ability to operate in remote teams with broad geographic footprints.
• Excellent time management across multiple projects and launch timelines.
• Strong written and oral communication across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing readiness activities from concept to launch.
• Influence early product design through DFM/DFA input to improve manufacturability, quality, cost, and scalability.
• Develop robust manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment solutions for NPI/process development.
• Collaborate across TE sites to standardize practices and support qualification and launch.

Skills

Lean tools

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

3D CAD

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/ Manufacturing Engineering or related

Tools

3D CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Value stream mapping.
• Process qualification via capability studies.

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

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, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

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.

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