Job Overview
The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will lead a team of Engineers and Technicians, managing and supporting all engineering activity in areas of responsibility. This includes contributing to the development of supports and systems outside of core engineering responsibilities, such as training, planning, staff supervision, and business processes.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead a dedicated group of Engineers and Technicians within the Manufacturing Group.
* Ensure engineers are fully integrated within the overall production support team.
* Plan and implement training and development plans with subordinates.
* Coach and mentor team members.
* Set Engineering goals and objectives that deliver results in line with the business plan.
* Identify and put in place permanent and effective technical / system solutions to problems.
* Meet customer requirements and commitment to excellence in performance and meeting deadlines.
* Champion compliance to TE Connectivity systems and processes.
* Identify and develop improvements to increase key process metrics of Service, Delivery, Quality and Cost using Lean / Six Sigma methodologies.
* Investigate state-of-the-art process technologies and evaluate potential competitive advantage and the cost benefit of introduction.
* Oversee and manage New Part Introduction in conjunction with the Prototyping / NPI Group.
* Ensure that all Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are fulfilled.
* Implement short and long term cost reduction and improvement initiatives through the adoption of Lean Manufacturing.
* Oversee and drive Validation Activities.
Required Background:
* Level 8 Engineering degree, or equivalent.
* 5-7+ Years experience in a high-volume demanding production environment.
Desired Qualifications:
* Knowledge of Medical Device or similar quality and manufacturing systems.
* Demonstrated ability to lead a focused production / technical problem-solving team.
* Working knowledge of six sigma and/or lean engineering principles.
* Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills.
* Motivated to work on own initiative.
* Good interpersonal and communication skills.
* Ability to make and Implement decisions.
Core Values:
* Integrity
* Accountability
* Inclusion
* Innovation
* Teamwork