Staff Manufacturing & Process Development Engineer

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. 

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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. 

Overview: As a Stamping Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the design, development, and optimization of stamping processes used in internal and external manufacturing operations. You will be responsible for ensuring that stamped components meet quality standards, production targets, and cost objectives.

Key Responsibilities:
1.    Stamping Process Design and Development:
o    Support vendors producing stamped components 
o    Select appropriate materials, tools, and equipment for stamping operations.
o    Collaborate with design engineers to optimize parts for manufacturability.
2.    Tooling and Die Design:
o    Design or oversee the design of stamping tools and dies.
o    Ensure that tooling and dies are capable of producing parts to required specifications.
o    Implement improvements to tooling and dies to enhance production efficiency and quality.
3.    Process Optimization and Improvement:
o    Continuously improve stamping processes to increase productivity and reduce costs.
o    Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for process-related issues.
o    Implement lean manufacturing principles to streamline operations.
4.    Quality Assurance:
o    Perform process capability studies and ensure adherence to quality standards.
o    Address quality issues and implement corrective actions as needed.
5.    Project Management:
o    Manage stamping projects from concept through production launch.
o    Coordinate cross-functional teams including tooling, manufacturing, and quality departments.
o    Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
6.    Documentation and Reporting:
o    Create and maintain documentation related to stamping processes and procedures.
o    Prepare reports on process performance, quality metrics, and project status.
o    Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
 

What your background should look like:

•    Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree (e.g., Master’s) may be preferred.
•    8+ years’ relevant experience.
•    Proven experience in stamping processes, tooling design, and manufacturing operations.
•    Strong knowledge of metal forming principles, materials, and equipment.
•    Experience or knowledge of cold heading operations a plus.
•    Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and familiarity with simulation tools (e.g., Finite Element Analysis).
•    Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to perform root cause analysis.
•    Project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
•    Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
 

Work Environment:
•    Will require travel to suppliers, customers, or other company locations.
•    Position is based in our Fulling Mill Rd campus. Working remotely is an option as well. 

Please note: This position may involve working with technical data, technology, software/source code, hardware or other items (collectively “items) subject to U.S. and non-U.S. export control laws and regulations.  Under these regulations, it may be necessary for TE to verify a candidate’s national origin and/or citizenship status to determine whether a U.S. or other government export license is required prior to releasing its technologies to the candidate.  If TE determines that TE will require a license or will be prohibited by applicable laws from providing the candidate with items necessary for the performance of this position, then TE expressly reserves the right to either a) make an offer of employment contingent upon TE receiving required export licenses from the appropriate government agency, b) consider the candidate for a different position that is not subject to such restrictions, on whatever terms and conditions TE shall establish in its sole discretion, or c) decline to move forward with the candidate’s application.
 

Competencies

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 enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, renewable energy, automated factories, data centers, medical technology and more. With more than 85,000 employees, including 8,000 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, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

COMPENSATION
•    Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $123,500 - $185,300 (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