About this role
At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. Vue d'ensemble du travail Job Overview TE Connectivity’s Rapid Response Team (RRT) is a specialized, engineering-led initiative focused on accelerating the customer design process through rapid prototyping, improved collaboration between commercial and technical teams, and faster iteration cycles. Its core mission is to reduce time-to-market by delivering concept and pre-production solutions to customers within compressed timelines. As a Senior R&D/Product Development Engineer on the RRT, you will lead technical execution of early-stage development efforts, transforming customer requirements into manufacturable prototype solutions. This is a fast-paced, high-impact role requiring strong engineering judgment, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to deliver results with speed and decisiveness. Exigences du poste Responsibilities: • Lead concept-to-prototype activities from customer inquiry through delivery • Translate Voice of Customer (VOC) requirements into engineering concepts, models, and prototype solutions • Support rapid feasibility assessments, including technical risk, manufacturability, and cost trade-offs • Execute within compressed development timelines aligned to RRT objectives Product Design & Development • Develop 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, and product concepts • Apply GD&T, tolerance analysis, and engineering fundamentals to ensure design intent • Utilize DFM/DfAM principles to create manufacturable, cost-effective solutions • Perform engineering analysis (mechanical, thermal, etc.) to support early validation Prototyping & Validation • Lead and support prototype builds using additive manufacturing, machining, and assembly processes • Troubleshoot prototype and design issues; drive rapid iterations • Support inspection, validation, and test activities for early-stage product evaluation • Ensure prototypes meet “fit-for-purpose” requirements for customer evaluation Cross-Functional Collaboration • Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Project Management, Quality, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams • Interface directly with customers to clarify requirements and present technical solutions • Act as a bridge between engineering and commercial functions to accelerate decision-making Speed-to-Market Enablement • Support RRT KPIs, including: o Fast customer response cycles (~48 hours where applicable) o Prototype delivery (~4-week timelines where feasible) • Balance speed with technical rigor to enable transition into NPD or production programs Continuous Improvement & Innovation • Identify opportunities to reduce prototype cycle time and cost • Evaluate new materials, technologies, and manufacturing methods • Contribute to continuous improvement of RRT processes, tools, and execution model Responsabilités et Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline • Typically 8+ years of experience in R&D, product development, or advanced engineering roles • Experience in rapid prototyping, early-stage development, or new product introduction environments Technical Skills • Strong CAD modeling and drawing development capability (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks) • Deep understanding of: o GD&T and tolerance stack-ups o DFM / DfAM principles o Manufacturing processes (additive, machining, forming, assembly) • Experience developing prototypes and working in fast-paced engineering environments Competencies • Strong technical leadership and ability to influence without authority • High sense of urgency and bias for action • Ability to make decisions with incomplete data • Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders • Customer-focused mindset with strong business acumen Compétences SET : Stratégie, Exécution, Talent (pour les responsables)