Join TE Connectivity's industry-leading Passive Optics organization as a Manufacturing Process Development Engineer and drive manufacturing excellence in optical connector termination processes.
Requirements
- Manufacturing Process Development & Optimization
- Design and optimize endâtoâend optical connector manufacturing processes
- Develop process flows, work instructions, and manufacturing specifications for singleâmode and multiâmode 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/rootâcause investigations for manufacturing issues
- Implement continuous improvement using TEOA tools for cost, yield, and cycleâtime optimization
- Run Kaizen events to eliminate waste, improve throughput, and reduce changeovers
- Enhance equipment reliability, process durability, and spareâparts 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 nextâgeneration optical connector manufacturing
- Innovate new processes for advanced connectors (expanded beam, ganged ferrules, highâdensity systems)
- Define automation strategies including robotic handling, automated polishing, and AIâbased inspection
- Drive Industry 4.0 initiatives using IoT, predictive maintenance, and manufacturing analytics
Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits
