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MGR MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

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Job Overview

Position Summary: Engineering Manager

The Engineering Manager will lead a team of manufacturing engineers and maintenance technicians to drive continuous improvement across the plant’s injection molding and assembly operations. This role is responsible for developing and executing strategies to enhance manufacturing efficiency, ensure high product quality, support new product introductions, and strengthen the performance of the maintenance function. The ideal candidate will be both a strategic thinker and a hands-on leader capable of elevating engineering and maintenance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Lead, mentor, and develop a team of manufacturing engineers and maintenance technicians to optimize plant operations and support production goals.

+ Responsible for creating the engineering strategy to meet the targets for the fiscal year TE Connectivity established. Assign the performance goals to the engineering team (to each manufacturing engineering and technician) and track the progress every month to make sure we are on target.

+ Oversee the maintenance department, driving improvements in equipment reliability, preventative maintenance programs, and overall asset performance.

+ Drive process improvements in manufacturing processes, focusing on cycle time reduction, scrap reduction, and cost savings.

+ Drive the OEE (overall equipment effectiveness) improvements with the core team (planning, safety, quality and production) in each production area and value stream, determine solutions and actions plan to support and meet this metric for the company.

+ Implement and sustain best practices in equipment maintenance to reduce downtime, increase uptime, and extend equipment life.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain, to resolve production challenges and enhance plant-wide efficiency.

+ Identify, justify, and manage capital projects including the selection, installation, and commissioning of new equipment and automation technologies.

+ Develop and manage departmental KPIs, budgets, and strategic initiatives aligned with plant and corporate objectives.

+ Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement across both engineering and maintenance functions.

What your background should look like:

Qualifications:

+ Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.

+ Experience: Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role that includes maintenance team oversight.

+ Experience: Minimum of 1 year of Plastic Injection experience preferred.

+ Proven track record of improving equipment reliability and leading successful maintenance improvement initiatives.

+ Proficiency in automation technologies, robotics, and data-driven manufacturing systems.

+ Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop high-performing cross-functional teams.

+ Excellent project management, analytical, and decision-making skills.

+ Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.

Competencies

Motivating Others

Managing and Measuring Work

Building Effective Teams

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)

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 (https://www.linkedin.com/company/te-connectivity/) ,Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/teconnectivity/) ,WeChat, (http://www.te.com.cn/chn-zh/policies-agreements/wechat.html) Instagram andX (formerly Twitter). (https://twitter.com/TEConnectivity)

COMPENSATION

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $124,000 – 185,000 (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

Location:

TULLAHOMA, TN, US, 37388

City: TULLAHOMA

State: TN

Country/Region: US

Travel: Less than 10%

Requisition ID: 133356

Alternative Locations:

Function: Engineering & Technology

TE Connectivity and its subsidiaries, affiliates, and operating units (collectively, the "Company") is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.