SR MFG & PROCESS DVL ENGINEER

TE Connectivity • Middletown, PA

107d • $102,600 - $153,900

About The Position

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. The job involves implementing improvements to the Production System, reducing tooling costs, coordinating engineering changes, and coordinating systems for plastic injection molds.

Requirements

• Mechanical Engineering / Mechatronics Engineering / Or related field.
• 5-7 years in a similar position, minimum.
• Personnel management skills.
• Proficient in design software (CAD) such as Creo (Pro-E), SolidWorks, SpaceClaim, AutoCAD, CATIA, preferably.
• Proficient in simulation software (CAE) for plastic filling, such as Moldflow, Autodesk Moldflow, (ANSYS).
• RJG MM1 certified or equivalent experience.
• Good knowledge of tool manufacturing, tool steel application/selection, heat treatment, and plating/coating.
• Strong understanding of polymer technology, particularly engineering-grade resins.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma and LEAN (TEOA) principles.
• Knowledge of geometric tolerances.
• Good project management skills, ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Understanding of practices, terminology, and tolerances associated with manufacturing, machining, grinding, wire EDM, etc.
• Management and coaching in root cause problem-solving (8Ds).
• Availability to travel (50% of the time).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Knowledge of SAP.
• Ability to exercise effective leadership.
• Intermediate to Advanced English proficiency (85%).
• Applicable knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and the environmental management system applicable to the company.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design and development of tools and mold processes to support the development of new products.
• Support product development, including manufacturing optimization designs, tooling sampling, product samples, and prototypes.
• Determine the most suitable tooling manufacturing concepts related to the anticipated production quantities, quality requirements, and manufacturing location.
• Collaborate with global experts (CoE molding) to continuously update and improve operating standards regarding plastic injection molding.
• Incorporate the latest technologies and trends in process design to maximize performance and efficiency.
• Provide budgets for new tools and mold processes.
• Ensure molds and processes are designed to produce high-quality products efficiently and effectively at the lowest possible cost.
• Coordinate and track engineering changes to injection molds.
• Coordinate changes and red lines on drawings and inform the designer to execute these changes.
• Provide training to the mold and process workshop area on failure analysis, procedures, and systems.
• Review new projects coming to the plant with the launch team, including documentation and process tracking during the plant's launch phase.
• Work with the engineering team on FMEA, projects, and launches to optimize and improve the molding process.
• Provide information and documentation for the activation of plastic injection molds in systems such as SAP, Hydra, etc.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of PFMEAS with the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in the development of Control Plans.
• Participate in the plant's Continuous Improvement Programs.
• Analyze customer specifications.
• Support in analyzing tool and equipment capacities for new part numbers and changes in quoted volumes.
• Support the designer in controlling 2D and 3D drawings.
• Conduct product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and efficiency enhancement.
• Provide support for administration, set up, and layouts in the mold workshop.
• Responsible for the design and maintenance of plastic injection molds.
• Participate in the development of new products and engineering changes for molds, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and TE.
• Implement actions to reduce environmental impact and activities to comply with the ISO14001 standard.
• Have the authority to stop a process that has the potential to harm the environment or is out of legal environmental compliance.
• Provide coaching on root cause analysis and highly effective solutions for complex problems.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees