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
TE Connectivity's Manufacturing Engineering Teams are process leaders for stamping, molding or assembly related topics, ensuring the processes are running at optimum levels for quality and output. They are experts in mold tooling, die tooling, machining, and assembly techniques, possessing extensive knowledge of the associated manufacturing processes which may include the optimization and standardization of stamping / molding / assembly or other processes within the manufacturing environment. Manufacturing Engineering Teams enable the TE business unit plants to reach TE Operating Advantage (TEOA) requirements, roll out Centers of Excellence (COE), Best Demonstrated Practices (BDP's) and advise plants on tool and machine duplications / corrections / improvements. They design and develop manufacturing process and automation platforms and apply them for the realization of new product developments as well as optimization of existing products already in production. The Teams also support Product Development in the selection and optimization of tools for piece part production and the selection of the most suitable manufacturing concepts relative to planned manufacturing quantities, quality requirements and manufacturing location. They act as interface between engineering and production to ensure manufacturability of new designs and smooth production ramp up as well as support the research & development teams to produce sample manufacturing equipment, product samples and prototypes.
Industrial Business Unit
As industries race to build increasingly intelligent systems, TE Industrial delivers extraordinary customer experiences to solve today's greatest connectivity challenges. Leveraging cross-industry innovation and proven engineering expertise, we're pushing the boundaries of efficiency and productivity-connecting power, data and signal to enable more automated processes, intelligent building, smarter transportation and cleaner energy.
Our Kauffman Road plant in Landisville, PA is currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer I. The focus of this position will be to support metal forming, heat treating and brazing operations used to manufacture electrical terminals and connectors. This is a hands-on position requiring mechanical abilities including machining, tool design, and fabrication. A key responsibility for this position is to identify and implement process improvements specific to quality, cycle time, machine reliability, capacity, and automation optimization. The expectation is to work closely with manufacturing personnel and lead various cross-functional teams concentrating on improving process efficiencies. Although not immediately required, the position will require a firm understanding of the leans tools associated with the Tyco Electronics Operating Advantage (TEOA). Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills will be key given the position requires the ability to handle multiple jobs simultaneously and interact with production personnel, site management team, and external suppliers.
Additional responsibilities include:
• Implement projects specific to cost savings, successfully demonstrated practices and continuous improvement.
• Identify and track critical tooling by evaluating performance metrics such as equipment utilization/downtime, scrap, and change over time.
• Create and maintain documentation for operating procedures and standard work documents.
• Develop cost estimates for tooling and applicable manufacturing processes.
• Resolve quality issues as needed to address customer needs.
• Maintain project documentation including timelines and project status reports.
What your background should look like:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, required.
• Experience in manufacturing and tool design, preferred.
• Ability to organize and prioritize.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability interact well within a cross-functional team.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to details.
• Computer skills with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), AutoCAD, and Pro/E.
Competencies
Values: Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, Innovation
ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY
TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions, proven in the harshest environments, enable advancements in transportation, industrial applications, medical technology, energy, data communications and the home. With more than 85,000 employees, including more than 7,500 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 140 countries, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat and Twitter.
COMPENSATION
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $65,120 - $97,680 (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