R&D - Manufacturing Engineer

TE Connectivity plc

Mansfield, OH

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
3D Design, Administrative Skills, Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Benchmarking, Best Practices, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), CATIA CAD, Communication Skills, Community Programs, Computer Aided Engineering (CAE), Continuous Improvement, Cost Estimates, Diversity, Documentation, Documentation Standards, English Language, Environmental Compliance, Facebook, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Feasibility Analysis, Identify Issues, Industrial Engineering, Intellectual Property (IP), Lean Six Sigma, LinkedIn, Machine Tool, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Automation, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Equipment, Manufacturing Methods, Manufacturing Requirements, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Molding Processes, Network Operations Center, PDMLink, PTC Creo, Patents, Problem Solving Skills, Process Control Engineering, Process Development, Process Manufacturing, Product Design, Product Development, Product Support, Product/Service Launch, Prototyping, Quality Engineering, Reporting Skills, Research & Development (R&D), Safety Standards, Six Sigma DMAIC, SolidWorks, Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Writing, Twitter, Willing to Travel, Wire Harness, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Mansfield, OH
POSTED
30+ days ago

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Job Title: R&D - Manufacturing Engineer

Posting Start Date: 3/31/26

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:

Why you should join

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.

Your main tasks

  • Develop innovative manufacturing solutions, driving patents and proprietary technologies.

Identify value-added improvements in new and existing projects.

Lead implementation of smart manufacturing and agile methodologies.

Collaborate with R&D to align product designs with manufacturing capabilities.

Drive standardization through platforming and Generic Technical Specifications (GTS).

Evaluate new technologies and benchmark against market standards.

Lead technical workshops and feasibility studies; prepare reports and quotations.

Ensure manufacturability, smooth ramp-up, and continuous improvement of designs.

Manage CAD design in Creo Parametric and PDM-Link; provide system admin support.

Design pneumatic systems using SMC Pneudraw or E-Plan; support automation and vision integration.

Oversee equipment testing, analysis, and documentation for production readiness.

Coordinate with suppliers, internal teams, and external partners on machine projects.

Support cost estimation, resource planning, and production time optimization.

Prepare manuals, technical documentation, and ensure standardization.

Contribute to LeanPD projects and introduce new technologies for process control.

Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, and safety standards.

Troubleshoot equipment and propose technical solutions.

Deliver internal trainings when needed; maintain clear communication with stakeholders.

Your ideal background

Engineering Degree

Min 2 years of experience in Cable Assembly

knowledge of 3D design tools (preferably Creo, Catia, SolidWorks)

Basic knowledge of CAD, CAE, and industrial/quality engineering tools

Familiar with LEAN, Six Sigma, and problem-solving methods (DoE, FMEA, A3, DMAIC)

Strong skills in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)

Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Willing to travel when required

Creative and innovative mindset

Strong communication and technical writing skills; comfortable interacting with all management levels and external partners

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).

WHAT TE CONNECTIVITY OFFERS:

We are pleased to offer you an exciting total package that can also be flexibly adapted to changing life situations - the well-being of our employees is our top priority!

  • Competitive Salary Package
  • Performance-Based Bonus Plans
  • Health and Wellness Incentives
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events
  • Employee Resource Group

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.

Across our global sites and business units, we put together packages of benefits that are either supported by TE itself or provided by external service providers. In principle, the benefits offered can vary from site to site.

Job Locations:

Posting City: Tangier

Job Country: Morocco

Travel Required: 25% to 50%

Requisition ID: 149785

Workplace Type: Onsite

External Careers Page: Engineering & Technology

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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