STAFF PRODUCT ENGINEER

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 Overview

TE Connectivity's Product Engineering Teams optimize existing products from information or input provided by marketing, customers, Operation Teams, Development Engineers or other employees. They maintain existing products, processes, and specifications including modifications for new applications consistent with manufacturing techniques and economies. They also initiate and implement programs to continuously improve quality, and cost, while meeting customer requirements and may support and implement product extensions to existing platform products to meet specific customer requirements. They are the key experts in the products they are responsible for at TE.

The Staff Product Engineer for Automotive will manage for sustaining product engineering, design and documentation of existing and newly launching Contactor, Relay and e-mobility product lines along with new product extensions and applications for use regionally in North America. This position will be located in Winston-Salem, NC.

You will need to: • Possess and apply knowledge of Product Engineering principles, practices and procedures, and be well-versed manufacturing technologies such as stamping, plating, molding, assembly and machine application. • Continuous review of changes, resolution of quality problems related to design and redesign projects to address issues of cost or manufacturability. Experience with 8-D's and other root cause analysis tools.• Experience and/or working knowledge of AIAG PPAP requirements, USCAR and other automotive industry standards.• Work with Development Engineering on new product designs to ensure continuity and smooth transition into full production. Participate in launch team activities as needed.

Manage and/or guide cross functional teams on cost savings, scrap reductions, manufacturing (OEE) improvements, and capacity process projects globally.• Provide technical support to TE customers and TE Sales Engineers to ensure proper application of products in the field.

What your background should look like:• 4-year engineering degree, Mechanical Engineering preferred. High voltage applications experience and knowledge required.• Excellent communication & presentation skills (oral & written). • Flexibility. Ability to deal with multiple priorities, multi-tasking and establish priorities based on workload requirements and internal/external customer expectations.• Ability to work well within a cross-functional team environment including all engineering groups, project management, operations and quality functions of TE internal departments as well as major automotive customers and vendors. • Some travel required (~10-20%) to production facilities in MX and global customers as needed. Local campus support and lab travel expected.• Proficiency in MS Office suite, Outlook, SAP, and other TE developed applications. • 10-15 years automotive experience. Direct Tier 1 and/or OEM experience a plus.• Strong knowledge of automotive terminal and connector products, materials and processes, OEM and Tier 1 applications, and other automotive requirements.• CAD experience, Preferred Proficiency in PTC Creo Parametric (formerly Pro/Engineer).• Knowledgeable in Six Sigma and LEAN production techniques.

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, Innovation

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, proven in the harshest environments, enable advancements in transportation, industrial applications, medical technology, energy, data communications and the home. With approximately 80,000 employees, including more than 7,500 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 140 countries, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat and Twitter.

COMPENSATION• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $108,900 - $163,300 (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

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