MANUFACTURING ENGINEER II

Job Title: MANUFACTURING ENGINEER II Company: TE Connectivity Job Category: SAP PP Roles & Responsibilities: To drive Manufacturing Engineering for Turn\-Mill and advanced machining processes, with focus on new product industrialization, process development, technology advancement, and continuous improvement. * Lead manufacturing process development and industrialization for new products on Turn\-Mill, Swiss type machines and multi\-channel machining centres \& feasibility through serial production. * Perform manufacturing feasibility and DFM reviews, recommending product and process improvements to achieve manufacturability, quality, cost, and productivity targets. * Develop, prove out, and optimize CNC programs and machining processes, including process sequence, cutting parameters, tool paths, fixtures/work\-holding, tooling, gauges, and inspection methods. * Utilize CAD/CAM (SolidCAM) for process development, programming, and simulation \& Post processor activities along with working knowledge of SAP MM. * Establish and validate new manufacturing processes through component prove\-out, FAI, process capability studies (Cp/Cpk), and production ramp\-up. * Drive productivity and cost improvements through cycle\-time optimization, setup reduction, tool\-life improvement, operation balancing, automation, scrap/rework reduction, and OEE enhancement. * Prepare manufacturing cost estimates, cycle\-time calculations, capacity assessments, tooling and capital requirements, and Make\-vs\-Buy analysis to support business and investment decisions. * Lead the technical evaluation, installation, commissioning, and process validation of new machining equipment, coordinating with equipment suppliers and cross\-functional teams. * Perform capacity planning, machine\-loading analysis, equipment requirement assessment, and manufacturing layout planning for new products and capacity expansion. * Develop and maintain key manufacturing documentation, including PFC, PFMEA, Control Plans, SOPs, setup sheets, tooling lists, process parameters, and CNC program documentation. * Lead structured problem\-solving and root\-cause analysis for machining, dimensional, tooling, process quality, and productivity issues, ensuring sustainable corrective actions. * Support engineering changes, process changes, product launches, and Lessons Learned, ensuring effective transition and sustainability in serial production. TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next\-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more. Work Location: Karnataka, India Availability: Full time

Job Requirements -------------------- * Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (BE/B. Tech) or equivalent. * Strong knowledge of machining processes, tooling, fixtures, gauges, manufacturing methods, and process engineering principles. * Strong working knowledge of CNC CAM software (SolidCAM / Esprit) * Strong understanding of GD\&T and machining tolerances * Knowledge of Backshells, connectors, and wire harnesses will be an added advantage. * Strong analytical, problem\-solving, communication, stakeholder, and project management skills, with focus on quality, cost, delivery, and productivity. * Minimum 5\+ years of hands\-on experience in component prove\-out, with multi\-channel preferred, including 2\-axis, 3\-axis, and mill\-turn/live tooling environments. * Proven experience in machining process development, CNC programming, process optimization, and production industrialization, preferably involving NPI/NPD projects. * Define \& develop work holding, tooling, and datum strategies \& document machining processes for new and legacy components. * Experience in assembly/manufacturing environments, with successful execution of NPI/NPD projects. * Experience in automation projects and Special Purpose Machine (SPM) implementation will be an added advantage. * Competitive Salary Package * Performance\-Based Bonus Plans * Health and Wellness Incentives * Employee Stock Purchase Program * Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events * Employee Resource Group Key Skills: Capacity Planning Salary: Not disclosed