Job title: SR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

Company: TE Connectivity

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  • Lead process and equipment improvements focused on safety, quality, productivity, scrap reduction, OEE, downtime, cycle time, and capacity
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities using TEOA/Lean Manufacturing principles
  • Analyze manufacturing performance and develop practical solutions to improve process capability, equipment reliability, and operational efficiency
  • Support customer quality issues and corrective actions through structured root-cause analysis
  • Apply engineering tools such as PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, DOE, capability studies, 8D, and 5 Why as appropriate

Production and Technical Support

  • Provide hands-on engineering support to high-volume automated assembly operations
  • Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, tooling, pneumatic, controls, vision, and automation-related issues
  • Work closely with Production, Quality, Tooling, Controls, Maintenance, and other technical teams to resolve manufacturing problems
  • Support tooling, fixtures, dies, gauges, sensors, servos, pneumatic systems, and industrial automation equipment
  • Support machine vision systems, including platforms such as Cognex and Keyence

New Equipment and Product Introduction

  • Support new product introductions, capacity expansions, equipment transfers, and equipment qualifications
  • Develop technical requirements and support the specification, purchase, installation, debugging, qualification, and launch of manufacturing equipment
  • Work with machine builders, automation integrators, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure equipment meets manufacturing requirements
  • Support process validation, capability studies, production readiness, and equipment qualification activities

Project and Technical Leadership

  • Lead capital, productivity, safety, and continuous improvement projects
  • Manage multiple projects and production priorities simultaneously
  • Prepare technical recommendations, equipment specifications, capital justifications, reports, and process documentation
  • Present technical issues, recommendations, and project updates to leadership
  • Lead cross-functional teams and mentor engineers, technicians, and manufacturing personnel without direct reporting responsibility

What your background should look likeRequired Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline preferred. Equivalent technical and manufacturing experience may also be considered.
  • Minimum of 5 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience, preferably in a high-volume automated manufacturing environment.
  • Strong hands-on troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills
  • Experience supporting automated manufacturing or automated assembly equipment
  • Working knowledge of mechanical systems, tooling, pneumatics, PLCs, controls, sensors, servos, robotics, and industrial automation
  • Experience leading manufacturing improvement, automation, productivity, or capital projects
  • Experience with CAD software and strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel
  • Strong communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and lead cross-functional activities

Preferred Qualifications

  • Machine vision experience, particularly Cognex and/or Keyence
  • PLC and controls troubleshooting experience
  • Experience leading or supporting automated equipment design, build, installation, and qualification
  • Experience working with machine builders or automation integrators
  • Knowledge of tooling design, machining, dies, fixtures, gauges, and manufacturability
  • Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TEOA, TPS, or DMAIC experience or certification
  • Project management experience
  • Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
  • Experience in Automotive, Aerospace, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment

CompetenciesValues: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, TeamworkCOMPENSATION

  • Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $102,500 – $128,100 (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/VetsIMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD
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GREENSBORO, North Carolina 27409
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Expected salary: US$102500 – 128100 per year

Location: Greensboro, NC

Job date: Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:12:32 GMT

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