SR MFG & PROCESS DVL ENGINEER

TE Connectivity Ltd.; Middletown Township (PA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 156,000; 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 seasoned Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineer to lead tooling and mold process improvements for plastic injection. You will coordinate engineering changes, support product development, and collaborate with global CoE molding to optimize standards and costs.

The role requires 5–10 years of relevant experience, CAD/CAE proficiency, and strong leadership. Expect travel up to 50% and engagement in PFMEAs, control plans, and continuous improvement initiatives for high‑quality

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering / Mechatronics Engineering / Or related field required.
• 5-10 years in a similar position, minimum.
• Personnel management skills required.
• Proficient in CAD/CAE tools and MS Office.
• Intermediate to Advanced English proficiency (85%).
• Familiarity with AS9100 and ISO 14001 standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and development of tools and mold processes to support new products.
• Coordinate engineering changes to injection molds and provide training on processes and systems.
• Collaborate with CoE molding to update operating standards and control plans.
• Lead PFMEAs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support plant launches, including documentation and process tracking.
• Analyze tool capacities and participate in cost reduction efforts.
• Provide coaching on root cause analysis and 8D problem solving.
• Travel up to 50% for project support.

Skills

Leadership

Root cause analysis

Project management

Travel availability

English proficiency

Continuous improvement

FMEA

Quality improvement

Lean Six Sigma

Environmental compliance awareness

Education

Mechanical Engineering / Mechatronics Engineering / Related field

Tools

Creo (Pro-E)

SolidWorks

SpaceClaim

AutoCAD

CATIA

Moldflow

Autodesk Moldflow

ANSYS

RJG MM1

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Requirements

Requiriments

Job Overview

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Implement improvements to the Production System, reduce tooling costs, coordinate engineering changes, and coordinate systems for plastic injection molds.

• Participate in the design and development of tools and mold processes to support the development of new products.
• Support product development, including manufacturing optimization designs, tooling sampling, product samples, and prototypes. Determine the most suitable tooling manufacturing concepts related to the anticipated production quantities, quality requirements, and manufacturing location.

• Responsible for collaborating with global experts (CoE molding) to continuously update and improve operating standards regarding plastic injection molding.

• Collaborate in incorporating the latest technologies and trends in process design to maximize performance and efficiency.
• Responsible for providing budgets for new tools and mold processes.
• Ensure, in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, that molds and processes are designed to produce high-quality products efficiently and effectively at the lowest possible cost.

• Responsible for coordinating and tracking engineering changes to injection molds.
• Coordinate changes and red lines on drawings and inform the designer to execute these changes.
• Provide training to the mold and process workshop area on failure analysis, procedures, and systems.
• Review new projects coming to the plant with the launch team, including documentation and process tracking during the plant's launch phase.
• Work the engineering team on FMEA, projects, and launches to optimize and improve the molding process.
• Provide information and documentation for the activation of plastic injection molds in systems such as SAP, Hydra, etc., for their production and maintenance.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of PFMEAS with the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in the development of Control Plans.
• Participate in the plant's Continuous Improvement Programs.
• Analyze customer specifications.
• Support in analyzing tool and equipment capacities for new part numbers and changes in quoted volumes.
• Support the designer in controlling 2D and 3D drawings.
• Conduct product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and efficiency enhancement.
• Provide support for administration, set up, and layouts in the mold workshop.
• Responsible for the design and maintenance of plastic injection molds.
• Responsible for participating in the development of new products and engineering changes for molds, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and TE.
• Implement actions to reduce environmental impact and activities to comply with the ISO14001 standard.
• Authority to stop a process that has the potential to harm the environment or is out of legal environmental compliance.
• Support in analyzing tool and equipment capacities for new part numbers and changes in quoted volumes.
• Provide coaching on root cause analysis and highly effective solutions for complex problems.

Job Requirements

Requiriments

• Education
• Mechanical Engineering / Mechatronics Engineering / Or related field
• Profesional experiences
• 5-10 years in a similar position, minimum
• Personnel management skills
• Knowledge and Skills
• Proficient in design software (CAD) such as Creo (Pro-E), SolidWorks, SpaceClaim, AutoCAD, CATIA, preferably.
• Proficient in simulation software (CAE) for plastic filling, such as Moldflow, Autodesk Moldflow, (ANSYS).
• RJG MM1 certified or equivalent experience.
• Good knowledge of tool manufacturing, tool steel application/selection, heat treatment, and plating/coating.
• Strong understanding of polymer technology, particularly engineering-grade resins.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma and LEAN (TEOA) principles.
• Knowledge of geometric tolerances.
• Good project management skills, ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Understanding of practices, terminology, and tolerances associated with manufacturing, machining, grinding, wire EDM, etc.
• Management and coaching in root cause problem-solving (8Ds).
• Availability to travel (50% of the time).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Knowledge of SAP.
• Ability to exercise effective leadership.
• Intermediate to Advanced English proficiency (85%).
• Applicable knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and the environmental management system applicable to the company.

Key Behaviors

• Delivers solutions to complex problems.
• Achieves results that directly impact the department's objectives.
• Works under general direction.
• May lead projects or project phases with broader teams and provide training and mentorship to other colleagues.
• Enhances the value/quality of existing processes in line with the role.
• Complies with company policies and procedures.
• Adheres to the Internal Work Regulations and the Federal Labor Law.
• Meets the company's objectives and adheres to the Ethical Conduct Guide.
• Fulfills the objectives of the 5S philosophy.
• Meets the requirements of AS9100 and ISO 14001.

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

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: $124,700-155,800 (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