Manufacturing & Process Development Engineer II - Products

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

As a Manufacturing & Process Development Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in launching new products, developing and implementing manufacturing technologies, and driving continuous improvement across operations. You’ll collaborate with Product Development, Operations, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to develop processes to support innovative new products while maintaining TE’s commitment to quality and safety standards.

• Execute deliverables for the NPD Phase Gate process.
• Conduct PFMEAs and implement high-risk mitigation strategies.
• Leverage various ME tools to support the development and qualification of manufacturing processes (e.g., capability studies, sample builds, FAIs).
• Collaborate on cost estimation for new product concepts.
• Design, develop, and deploy equipment, tooling, and fixtures.
• Use Lean Manufacturing tools to launch new product with world class cost.
• Support capital expenditure (CER) processes including justification and ROI analysis.
• Support root cause analysis using DMAIC, 5 Whys, 8D, and other problem-solving tools.
• Utilize statistical and DOE methods to develop and optimize new manufacturing processes.
• Work closely with quality teams to align process capabilities with product requirements.

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Optical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience with machine/process design and deployment into production.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; hands-on and proactive approach.
• Familiarity with Bill of Materials (BOM), routings, MES, and change management systems.
• Proficient in 3D CAD and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; comfortable working in cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles (Green or Black Belt certification preferred).

Preferred:

• 5+ years in a manufacturing environment with increasing responsibility.
• Experience in fiber optics, electrical connectivity, tooling design, or wire crimping technologies.
• Experience introducing new products as part of a project team.

• This position requires access to information that is subject to stringent controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent residents, persons granted asylee status in the U.S., or persons admitted into the U.S. as a refugee.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs and work extended periods at a computer or on the production floor.

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $83,800 – $125,700 (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

• 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

Location: FAIRVIEW, NC, US, 28730

City: FAIRVIEW

State: NC

Country/Region: US

Travel: 10% to 25%

Requisition : 133894

• Seniority level:
  Associate
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing