Continuous Improvement Specialist

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

The Continuous Improvement Specialist plays a key role in driving the plant’s digital transformation journey by combining Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Data Analytics, and AI-driven solutions to enhance operational performance. The position is responsible for identifying manufacturing improvement opportunities, developing digital tools and dashboards, and implementing automation and smart manufacturing initiatives that support data-driven decision-making and sustainable business results.

Please note:

operations are currently based at a temporary site in Webster, NY. The team will transition to a permanent Rochester location (near RIT) upon completion.

• Lead TEOA deployment, Lean maturity improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, VSM, Kaizen, and process standardization projects to improve operational performance.
• Lead the plant's digitalization roadmap by developing and implementing digital solutions, including Power BI, Power Apps, automated workflows, and smart manufacturing technologies.
• Develop dashboards, KPI reporting, and data visualization solutions by collecting and analyzing production data to support data-driven decision-making.
• Identify manufacturing bottlenecks and drive AI, automation, and Industry 4.0 solutions to improve productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Continuous Improvement teams to implement digital transformation initiatives and drive adoption of new technologies.
• Collect, consolidate, and validate production data from multiple sources to improve operational visibility and support data-driven decision-making.
• Lead cross-functional improvement and digital transformation projects from concept through implementation, collaborating with site and global stakeholders.
• Facilitate training, coaching, and change management activities to drive adoption of Lean, Digitalization, and AI solutions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Analytics, or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Manufacturing Digitalization, Digital Transformation, Continuous Improvement, or Smart Manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, VSM, Kaizen, and Process Improvement.
• Hands-on experience in Data Analytics, Dashboard Development, and Data Visualization (e.g., Power BI).
• Experience leading Digital Transformation, AI, Automation, or Industry 4.0 initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes with the ability to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
• Experience developing digital solutions using Power BI, Power Apps, or similar technologies.
• Strong project management, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Good English communication skills and ability to collaborate with global stakeholders.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification is an advantage

Values:
Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

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. Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries.

In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at  and on Linked In, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $90,500 - $138,500 (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

• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.