Senior Manufacturing and Process Development Engineer - Product Development

Position: Senior Manufacturing and Process Development Engineer - New Product Development
Location: Arden

Senior Manufacturing and Process Development Engineer - New Product Development

Posting

Start Date:

4/13/26

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Job Description:

** Job Overview*
* TE's Aerospace Defense & Marine Division is currently seeking a highly motivated 
** Senior*
* ** Manufacturing and Process Development Engineer
-New Product Development**  to support new product introduction, process development, and manufacturing readiness for fiber optic products.

In this role, asenior individual contributor will be responsible for owning manufacturing engineering deliverables for assigned NPI/process development projects, providing DFM/DFA input, developing robust processes and tooling, supporting qualification and launch, and helping standardize fiber optic manufacturing practices across sites.  This position provides broad exposure to cross-functional NPI programs, manufacturing site collaboration, and opportunities to grow as a technical leader in fiber optic process development.

**** This role is based on-site in Arden, NC with collaboration across TE manufacturing sites; occasional travel may be required to support process development, qualification, and launch activities.**  **(Domestic Relocation being offered )***
* + Lead manufacturing readiness activities that help bring new fiber optic products from concept through launch.

+ Influence early product design through strong DFM/DFA input to improve manufacturability, quality, cost, and scalability.

+ Develop robust manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment solutions that support customer-driven product innovation.

** Job Requirements*
* Execute Manufacturing Engineering deliverables aligned with the New Process Development Phase Gate process, including:

+ New process and equipment specification in compliance with TE safety and ergonomic policies.

+ DFM/DFA input into the early stages of product design.

+ PFMEA and implementation of high-risk mitigation plans.

+ Manufacturing capacity analysis.

+ Value stream mapping.

+ Assembly tooling and equipment development.

+ Process qualification via capability studies.

+ Execution of sample builds for DFM and process development.

+ Generation of process specifications.

+ Lead or support development and implementation of manufacturing technologies, equipment, and appropriate automation to support new product introduction.

+ Apply a lean manufacturing focus to improve cost, quality, yield, and manufacturability of fiber optic manufacturing processes.

+ Provide technical support to manufacturing sites as a developing subject matter expert in fiber optic manufacturing processes.

+ Liaise with manufacturing facilities to support preliminary cost estimates on new product concepts.

** What your background should look like*
* + Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Optical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical discipline with typically 5-10 years of hands-on manufacturing, process development, or new product introduction experience; fiber optic product or optical assembly experience preferred.

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Experience with machine, equipment and process design, development, and deployment into a production environment.

+ Hands-on problem solver with the ability to independently manage assigned technical work streams while collaborating with project and functional leadership.

+ Knowledge and experience implementing Lean Six Sigma principles preferred.  Green or Black Belt certification a plus.

+ Must be able to effectively operate in remote teams with broad geographic footprints.

+ Excellent time management skills with the ability to balance priorities across multiple active projects and launch timelines.

+ Strong written and oral communication skills across all levels of the organization.

+ Proficient with 3D CAD software as well as general Microsoft Office applications.

** Preferred prior experience includes:*
* + Optical manufacturing principles such as single and multi-fiber termination.

+ Test methods of optical connectors.

+ Active optical component assembly processes.

+ Knowledge of industry standards for environmental and mechanical performance of optical connectors.

** What success looks like:*
* + Manufacturing processes are ready to support product launch with clear specifications, tooling, capacity assumptions, and qualification evidence.

+ Product designs reflect early manufacturability input and known process risks are addressed through PFMEA and mitigation planning.

+ Site teams have the documentation, training input, and technical support needed to execute repeatable fiber optic manufacturing processes.

+ Lessons learned are captured and used to improve future NPI and process development projects.

*** Due to ITAR regulations, US citizenship or US lawful permanent residency (green card) is required to apply for this position.**
* ** Competencies*
* SET :
Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)

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