About this role
<p><strong>At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. </strong></p> <p></p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Overview</b></H2> </div><div><p>TE Connectivity is seeking a highly analytical and execution-focused <strong>Cost Driver & Project Manager</strong> to lead and deliver cost reduction initiatives across our the region you’re hired in. This role will identify, prioritize, and execute cross-functional cost optimization opportunities while driving measurable bottom-line impact.</p> <p>You will partner with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Finance, Quality and Supply Chain teams to systematically reduce product and operational costs without compromising quality, delivery, or innovation.</p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Cost Reduction Strategy & Execution</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Identify, evaluate, and prioritize cost-down opportunities across products, materials, logistics, and processes</li> <li>Lead structured cost reduction projects from ideation through implementation and tracking</li> <li>Drive <strong>Value Engineering (VE)</strong> and <strong>Design-to-Cost (DtC)</strong> initiatives</li> <li>Develop and execute cost roadmaps aligned with business targets</li> <li><strong>Supply Resiliency</strong> projects that reduce escalations and improve operational efficiency</li> </ul> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Other Key Job Requirements</b></H2> </div><div><p><strong>Project & Program Management</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Manage multiple cost optimization projects simultaneously, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and savings targets are achieved</li> <li>Comply with project governance, milestones, and reporting cadence</li> <li>Use data-driven methods to track cost savings and ROI</li> <li>Establish structured tracking mechanisms for all cost optimization initiatives</li> <li>Deliver regular updates (weekly/monthly) to management with clear insights and status</li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Cross-Functional Leadership</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Collaborate closely with:</li> <ul type="circle"> <li>Procurement (supplier negotiations, resourcing)</li> <li>Engineering (design changes, material alternatives)</li> <li>Manufacturing (process improvements, automation)</li> <li>Finance (validation of savings, forecasting impacts)</li> <li>Supplier Quality Engineering (quality and standards requirements)</li> <li>Supply Chain (alignment, supplier communications, ERP updates)</li> <li>Customer (alignment, change management)</li> </ul> <li>Facilitate workshops or alignment meetings to drive consensus and progress</li> <li>Act as the central coordinator to ensure smooth communication and execution</li> <li>Influence stakeholders without direct authority to drive alignment and execution</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Cost Modeling & Analysis</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Build and maintain detailed cost models (BOM, conversion cost, logistics)</li> <li>Perform should-cost analysis and benchmarking</li> <li>Analyze cost drivers and identify key levers for optimization</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Supplier & External Engagement</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Support supplier cost reduction initiatives and negotiations</li> <li>Evaluate alternative suppliers, materials, and technologies</li> <li>Drive cost transparency across the supply base</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What your background should look like</b></H2> </div><div><p><strong>Qualifications & Experience</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Required</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>5+ years of experience in:</li> <ul type="circle"> <li>Cost reduction / cost engineering / sourcing / operations</li> <li>Project or program management</li> </ul> <li>Proven track record of delivering measurable cost savings</li> <li>Strong analytical and financial acumen</li> <li>Experience with cross-functional collaboration in a manufacturing environment</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Preferred</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement certification</li> <li>ERP (SAP) and cost modeling tools experience</li> <li>PMP certification or equivalent</li> </ul> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Competencies</b></H2> </div><div><div>Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork</div></div></div></div><p><strong>COMPENSATION</strong><br>• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $93,200 – $116,400 (subject to change dependent on physical location)<br>• 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.<br>• Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits</p> <p><br><strong>BENEFITS</strong><br>• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>EOE, Including Disability/Vets</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD</strong><br>TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity <strong>never requests payment or fees</strong> from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come <strong>only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com</strong>. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.</p>