TE Connectivity

PRINCIPAL QUALITY

TE Connectivity$130K — $163K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Engineering degree (Physical, Mechanical, Electrical, Materials or related)
  • Shainin Red X Journeyman or Master certification (mandatory)
  • Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt preferred
  • 5-10 years' experience in Technical Problem solving
  • Proven track record solving complex technical issues
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Leadership and cross-functional team management
  • Apply statistical analysis (Minitab, JMP)

Responsibilities

  • Solve complex and difficult technical problems
  • Lead a cross-functional team using structured problem-solving methodologies
  • Define priorities and proactively anticipate roadblocks
  • Ensure governance of problem-solving methodologies across the organization
  • Coach and develop Problem Solver Practitioners
  • Select high-impact projects across plants or business units
  • Report project progress, people development, and savings to Senior Management

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid time off
  • Voluntary benefits
Full Job Description
Job Title: PRINCIPAL QUALITY

Posting Start Date: 6/23/26

Job Description:

Job Overview

The Technical Problem Solver Expert leads the resolution of complex, high-impact technical issues using structured methodologies such as Shainin Red X and Six Sigma. This role drives measurable improvements in quality, cost, and delivery, while developing problem-solving capabilities across the organization.

Job Requirements

As a Technical Problem-Solving Expert, you will:
  • Solve complex and difficult technical problems
  • Lead a cross-functional team to apply diligently a structured problem-solving methodology (Shainin, Six Sigma or equivalent)
  • Define priorities
  • Proactively anticipate roadblocks to find solutions and escalate when needed
  • Ensure rigor and governance of Problem Solving methodologies across the organization
  • Coach and develop Problem Solver Practitioners
  • Select the projects that will have the highest impact across plants or business unit
  • Report out to Senior Management project progress, people development, savings


What your background should look like

Qualifications & Skills
  • Engineering degree (Physical, Mechanical, Electrical, Materials or related)
  • Shainin Red X Journeyman or Master certification (mandatory)
  • Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt preferred
  • 5-10 years' experience in Technical Problem solving
  • Proven track record solving complex technical issues
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Leadership and cross-functional team management
  • Apply statistical analysis (Minitab, JMP) to validate root causes and/or solutions
  • Understanding of engineering fundamentals
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Willing to develop others
  • Be a positive change agent


Impact
  • Reduce Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ)
  • Improve product quality and customer satisfaction
  • Strengthen the Problem-Solving culture
  • Deliver measurable business impact


Competencies

SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)

COMPENSATION
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $130,400 - $163,000 (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

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

Job Locations:

Posting City: Hampton

Job Country: United States

Travel Required: 25% to 50%

Requisition ID: 154245

Workplace Type: Remote

External Careers Page: Quality

About TE Connectivity

TE Connectivity is a technology company that designs and manufactures connectivity and sensor solutions for a variety of industries including automotive, aerospace, defense, oil and gas, consumer electronics, and industrial. The company was founded in 2007 as a spinoff from Tyco International and is headquartered in Berwyn, Pennsylvania. TE Connectivity has a global presence with operations in over 50 countries and serves customers in more than 150 countries. The company's products include connectors, sensors, antennas, relays, and fiber optics, among others. TE Connectivity is committed to sustainability and has set goals to reduce its environmental impact and increase its social responsibility.
Learn more about TE Connectivity
Size
89,000 employees
Market Cap
$36.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$114 million
5 Year Trend
+6%
Revenue
$12.5 billion
NASDAQ

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