SR MGR MFG & PROCESS DVL ENGINEERING JOB DETAILS | TE CONNECTIVITY

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Job Overview TE Connectivity's Manufacturing and Process Development Engineering Teams significantly impact LEANPD driven new product development projects, driving for excellence in existing manufacturing technologies and methods and striving to implement new manufacturing technologies to provide improved process and tolerance control.
They act as the binding element between product development and manufacturing engineering, ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of this critical interface.
They support Product Development in the optimization of designs and piece parts for manufacturability by realizing sample tooling/products/prototypes.
They also design, develop, and qualify tooling and processes to meet TE quality and production standards, document all processes and tooling in applicable TE systems, support supply chain to verify supplier compliance and capability, initiate and implement programs to continuously improve quality, cost and cycle time and adhere to all appropriate specifications, regulatory requirements and customer requirements.
What your background should look like.
Bachelor’s degree in Molding Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent with specialized experience in molding processes.
Advanced degree a plus.
Minimum of 12 years’ experience working within the molding discipline or environment.
Advanced knowledge of mold processing and tooling designs for thermoplastics, thermosets and silicones are required.
Knowledge and experience in processing engineered resins is a plus.
Ability to utilize Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Moldflow software to assist  mold/tooling design reviews.
Experience working in a low volume, high mix environment is preferred.
Experience with molding of military/aerospace products is a plus.
Demonstrated ability to work within a cross-functional team.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels within and outside of the organization.
GB or BB in Lean Design for Six Sigma preferred but not required.
Capability to work in a fasted paced, dynamic global environment with multiple changing priorities.
Proficient in MS Office Software such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Knowledge in statistical software packages such as JMP and Minitab desirable but not required.
Sound project management skills.
Ability to travel globally % of the time.
Job Responsibilites Leadership.
Provide strategic direction and leadership in Molding and Extrusion for the Manufacturing and Process Development Engineering teams as well as our Manufacturing Plants and  vendor Process Leadership and Expertise.
Serve as a process leader in plastics processes, specifically Thermoplastic, Thermoset, Rubber Molding and Wire and cable extrusion, ensuring optimal performance for quality and output.
Operational Strategy and Organizational Development.
Contribute to defining operational strategy and develop  the organization in support of business strategy, managing complex organizations with multiple sub functions.
New Product Introduction (NPI).
Lead the successful transfer of new products from Engineering to Manufacturing Operations, ensuring seamless integration of processes and systems.
Optimize Time to Market for successful new product launches meeting customer targeted timelines.
LEANPD Driven New Product Development.
Play a pivotal role in LEANPD driven new product development projects, ensuring strong impact and adherence to Lean principles throughout the process.
Cross-functional Collaboration.
Collaborate closely with Product Development Engineering, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, and other departments to ensure alignment and effective communication.
Interface Between Product Development and Manufacturing Engineering.
Act as the binding element between product development and manufacturing engineering, ensuring effective communication and collaboration to optimize designs for manufacturability  Tooling and Process Development.
Design, develop, and qualify tooling and processes to meet TE quality and production standards, documenting all processes and tooling in applicable TE systems  Excellence in Manufacturing Technologies.
Drive for excellence in existing manufacturing technologies and methods, striving to optimize processes for efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
Continuous Improvement Initiatives.
Initiate and implement programs to continuously improve quality, cost, and cycle time, aligning with TEOA requirements and Best Demonstrated Practices (BDP’s).
Risk Management.
Identify and reduce risks in manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices.
Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance.
Maintain and cohere to all appropriate specifications, regulatory agency requirements, ISO standards, and customer requirements, ensuring compliance across all manufacturing processes with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Resource Management.
Manage resources effectively to meet production schedules and project deadlines, including personnel, equipment, and budget allocation Competencies Building Effective Teams Motivating Others Managing and Measuring Work Values.
Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork SET.
Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)