MFG & PROCESS DVL ENGINEER II

TE Connectivity plc

PA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$82,000–$123,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automated Assembly Equipment, Automation, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Computer Networks, Continuous Improvement, Contract Manufacturing, Control Systems, Cross-Functional, Diversity, Documentation, Documentation Review, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Electronics, Equipment Validation, Facebook, Fiber Optics, ISO 9001, Identify Issues, Industrial Engineering, International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC), Internet of Things, Knowledge Transfer, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, LinkedIn, Logical Volume Manager (LVM), Machine Tool, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Analysis, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Manufacturing Process Engineering, Manufacturing Requirements, Manufacturing Systems, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mechanical Assembly, Mechanical Engineering, Mentoring, Metrics, Minitab, Network Operations Center, Operational Expenditure (OPEX), Optical Engineering, Optics, Pilot Manager, Polishing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Capability, Process Control Engineering, Process Development, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Process Flow, Process Improvement, Process Validation, Product Engineering, Production Specifications, Professional Engineer, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance Methodology, Quality Control, Quality Engineering, Risk Analysis, Robotics, Root Cause Analysis, Sales Qualification, Scalable System Development, Simulation, Six Sigma Black Belt, Six Sigma Certification, Six Sigma Green Belt, Statistics, System Integration (SI), System Test, TS 16949, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Presentation, Technical Training, Test Automation, Testing, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Materials, Twitter, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
PA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Job Description

Job Title: MFG & PROCESS DVL ENGINEER II Posting Start Date: 31226

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 Description Job Overview Manufacturing Process Development Engineer - Optical Connector Termination Systems Digital Data Networks DDN Business Unit | TE Connectivity

The Opportunity Join TE Connectivitys industry-leading Passive Optics organization as a Manufacturing Process Development Engineer and drive manufacturing excellence in optical connector termination processes. Youll tackle complex manufacturing challenges in high-precision fiber optic termination working with advanced production technologies and lean manufacturing principles to optimize both internal operations and external contract manufacturing partnerships that enable the worlds most demanding optical connectivity applications.

Why This Role Matters As optical interconnect demand accelerates across AI hyperscale computing and 5G infrastructure manufacturing excellence in fiber optic termination has become mission-critical. Youll be at the forefront of developing scalable robust manufacturing processes that directly enable TEs competitive advantage while ensuring world-class quality and cost performance in optical connectivity manufacturing.

Job Requirements What Youll Engineer

  • Manufacturing Process Development & Optimization
  • Design and optimize end-to-end optical connector manufacturing processes including fiber prep termination polishing and testing.
  • Develop process flows work instructions and manufacturing specifications for single-mode and multi-mode optical assemblies.
  • Lead DFM reviews to ensure new designs meet volume quality yield and cost goals.
  • Drive PFMEA activities to identify risks and implement preventive controls.
  • Create complete production documentation process specs control plans WI quality procedures.
  • Tooling Equipment and Process Qualification
  • Prepare and qualify tools fixtures and equipment for precision optical termination.
  • Lead qualification builds and validation runs LVM sample runs to confirm capability and statistical control.
  • Coordinate qualification documentation reviews and approvals.
  • Manage pilot runs for new products resolving engineering issues and validating process capability.
  • Establish and track key manufacturing metrics Cpk yield cycle time.
  • Technical Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement
  • Lead FACA root-cause investigations for manufacturing issues.
  • Implement continuous improvement using TEOA tools for cost yield and cycle-time optimization.
  • Run Kaizen events to eliminate waste improve throughput and reduce changeovers.
  • Enhance equipment reliability process durability and spare-parts efficiency.
  • Improve safety via machine guarding control reliability and operator protection initiatives.
  • Technician Development & Training
  • Train and mentor operators and technicians in optical termination methods and quality practices.
  • Develop and deliver technical training on fiber handling termination inspection and troubleshooting.
  • Implement competency assessments and certification programs.
  • Build mentorship programs to support skill development and knowledge transfer.
  • Operational Excellence & Manufacturing Systems
  • Update routing cycle times and parameters after process changes.
  • Optimize material flow workspace layout and personnel movement to reduce waste.
  • Support CapEx OpEx decisions through cost capability and vendor analysis.
  • Integrate test systems automation equipment and MES for smooth production operations.
  • Future Technology & Innovation
  • Develop technology roadmaps for next-generation optical connector manufacturing.
  • Innovate new processes for advanced connectors expanded beam ganged ferrules high-density systems.
  • Define automation strategies including robotic handling automated polishing and AI-based inspection.
  • Drive Industry 4.0 initiatives using IoT predictive maintenance and manufacturing analytics.

What your background should look like

Essential Qualifications

  • Education: BS in Manufacturing Mechanical Industrial Engineering or related field.
  • Experience: 2-5 years in manufacturing process development ideally in precision assembly fiber optics or electronics.
  • Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with optical connector termination fiber handling precision processes and SPC.
  • Process Knowledge: Strong foundation in Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement.
  • Core Technical Competencies:
  • Optical Manufacturing: Proficiency in fiber cleaving polishing inspection and optical testing with tight tolerance control.
  • Manufacturing Systems: Experience with precision equipment automated assembly process validation and equipment qualification.
  • Quality Engineering: Skilled with PFMEA SPC control plans MSA and quality assurance tools.
  • Process Documentation: Able to create clear process specs work instructions training content and qualification protocols.
  • Data & Statistics: Experience with statistical tools e.g. Minitab JMP and capability analysis.
  • Specialized Knowledge:
  • Fiber Optics: Expertise in single-mode multi-mode handling end-face prep polishing and testing.
  • Precision Assembly: Strong understanding of high-precision mechanical assembly alignment and dimensional control.
  • Supplier CM Management: Experience with tech transfers supplier qualification and contract manufacturing.
  • Automation & Robotics: Familiarity with robotics vision systems automated test and process control systems.
  • Lean & Six Sigma: Green Belt or higher experienced in Kaizen and waste-reduction methods.
  • Process Control: Proven ability in SPC implementation MSA and capability studies.

Professional Skills

  • Problem Solving: Strong analytical and root-cause-analysis abilities.
  • Project Management: Skilled in managing cross-functional projects and meeting aggressive deadlines.
  • Communication: Able to present technical concepts clearly across all organizational levels.
  • Leadership: Experience leading FACA efforts improvement initiatives and mentoring technical staff.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Education: MS in Manufacturing Industrial Engineering or related field.
  • Industry Experience: Background in telecom data center automotive or aerospace precision manufacturing.
  • Certifications: Six Sigma Black Belt Lean certification PE license or CMfgE.
  • Software: Experience with simulation tools CAD MES and ERP systems.
  • Standards: Familiarity with ISO 9001 TS 16949 and optical standards IEC TIA EIA.
  • Competencies: Values Integrity Accountability Inclusion Innovation Teamwork.

About TE Connectivity

TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer sustainable productive and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power signal and data to advance next-generation transportation energy networks automated factories data centers enabling artificial intelligence and more.

Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, 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: $82,000 - $123,000 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
  • Total Compensation: Base Salary + Incentives + 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

Important Notice Regarding Recruitment Fraud

TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information and to report the incident to your local authorities.

Job Locations

  • Remote
  • Pennsylvania
  • Remote
  • United States
  • Posting City: Remote
  • Job Country: United States
  • Travel Required: Less than 10
  • Requisition ID: 148998
  • Workplace Type: Remote
  • External Careers Page: Engineering & Technology

About the Company

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TE Connectivity plc

TE Connectivity is an industry leader with an entrepreneurial spirit, fueled by innovation and collaboration. Our emphasis on forward thinking has attracted the brightest industry minds, allowing them to thrive and create breakthrough solutions that deliver a competitive advantage to our customers.

TE Connectivity is a global, $12.1 billion company that designs and manufactures over 500,000 products that connect and protect the flow of power and data inside the products that touch every aspect of our lives. Our nearly 90,000 employees partner with customers in virtually every industry—from consumer electronics, energy and healthcare, to automotive, aerospace and communication networks—enabling smarter, faster, better technologies to connect products to possibilities.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Electronics, Components, and Semiconductor Mfg
FOUNDED
2007
WEBSITE
http://www.te.com/usa-en/home.html