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. Job Overview The Manufacturing and Process Development Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes for cable and wire harness products, ensuring the successful introduction of new products (NPI), compliance with quality, safety, and productivity requirements, as well as the validation and release of associated tooling, equipment, and manufacturing processes. Job Requirements Daily Activities Provide technical support to cable and assembly manufacturing lines. Monitor production process performance and address process deviations. Coordinate and follow up on new product trials and engineering changes. Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and productivity standards. Provide technical support for the validation of tooling, fixtures, and production equipment. Troubleshoot issues related to manufacturing processes, materials, and methods. Update technical documentation and ensure proper implementation on the production floor. Participate in production meetings, NPI activities, and project review sessions. Periodic Activities Lead root cause analysis for recurring issues. Develop and implement process improvements focused on safety, quality, and cost reduction. Coordinate APQP activities and new product launches. Conduct process capability studies and manufacturing validations. Review and update work instructions, process sheets, PFMEAs, and control plans. Coordinate continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and TEOA methodologies. Occasional Activities Lead product and manufacturing line transfers between plants. Implement engineering changes (ECO, ECN, and MOC). Coordinate the selection, fabrication, and validation of tooling for new products. Execute IQ, OQ, and PQ qualifications for equipment and processes as required. Participate in internal, external, and customer audits. What your background should look like Education Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field. Experience Experience troubleshooting and resolving technical manufacturing issues. Experience with continuous improvement initiatives and scrap reduction. Experience managing engineering changes and manufacturing documentation. Participation in process improvement projects and/or new product introductions (NPI). Specific Knowledge (Technical, software, product) SAP. Microsoft Office Suite proficiency. Blueprint and engineering drawing interpretation. Knowledge of IPC specifications and standards. Cable manufacturing processes, including cutting, stripping, terminating, and assembly. Dimensional measurement tools and techniques. Process and tooling validation. Automated and semi-automated equipment used in cable manufacturing. Additional Skills (Functional Development) Technical problem-solving. Continuous improvement and waste reduction. Engineering change management. Documentation control and maintenance. Project support and new product launch coordination. Process optimization and validation. Technical Competencies (Equipment and Specialized Tools) Automated and semi-automated cable manufacturing equipment. Terminal applicators and crimping presses. Electrical and continuity testing equipment. Vision systems and traceability systems. Dimensional measurement tools. Fixture and tooling design and validation. Laboratory equipment for product validation and testing. Core Competencies (Organizational and Interpersonal) Technical leadership. Effective communication. Teamwork and collaboration. Results-oriented mindset. Project management. Problem-solving. Analytical thinking. Data-driven decision-making. Change management. Customer focus. Competencies 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). WHAT TE CONNECTIVITY OFFERS: We are pleased to offer you an exciting total package that can also be flexibly adapted to changing life situations - the well-being of our employees is our top priority! • Competitive Salary Package • Performance-Based Bonus Plans • Health and Wellness Incentives • Employee Stock Purchase Program • Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events • Employee Resource Group IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD 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 never requests payment or fees 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 only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com . 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