Manufacturing Engineer - Injection Molding (On-Site) at TE Connectivity

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

Manufacturing Engineering - Injection Molding

Responsibilities:

• Provide feedback to Product Engineering where design issues exist that limit quality, reliability, or keep cost targets from being met.
• Work to develop, improve, and implement safety controls in manufacturing
• Support business unit initiatives for cost out, materials, and process productivity
• Ability to proactively drive projects with minimal guidance or supervision
• Responsible for all aspects of tooling and process development: concept, quoting, purchasing, design reviews, build, conditioning, validation, approval, and production release
• Design and complete capability studies/process and tooling validations to ensure capable processes. Familiarity with measurement system analysis tools is preferred.
• Work with the New Product Design team on new programs, ensuring design for manufacturability and design for automation opportunities
• Ensure product, tooling, and process documentation meet all TE Quality and Engineering system requirements
• Evaluate and recommend changes to existing mold tooling and tooling design to ensure that manufacturing capabilities meet the maximum capacity and cost objectives for the business unit
• Initiate and review design and mold constructions and significant modifications.
• Implement a controlled process to collaborate with Product Engineering on pending design changes.
• Work with the Global Molding Center Of Excellence and ensure deployment across the Business Unit.
• Participate in management meetings to identify standard process approaches and to identify key technology needs to reduce costs or capture new markets.
• Responsibilities are subject to change based on Manufacturing needs.

What your background should look like:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• 3-5 years of Engineering/Technical experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must have knowledge of molding process theory, engineering grade resins, and auxiliary equipment.
• Capable of taking molding projects from concept through approval.
• RJG Methodology a Plus.
• Understanding of core processes (i.e., molding, stamping, plating, assembly)
• Proven and practical problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Self-directed and highly motivated
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills; Confidence and ability to effectively communicate
• Must be willing and able to travel both domestically and globally as required (Travel <10%)
• Must be willing to participate in teleconference meetings to accommodate other time zones
• Able to evaluate product function and be able to make material recommendations to product engineering
• Working knowledge of LEAN and Six Sigma principles is a plus.
• Strong computer skills (CREO, CAD, project management, word processing, spreadsheets)
• Must be proficient in the English language

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork
COMPENSATION
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $83,000 - $124,600 (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

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