TE Connectivity

Quality Engineer III

TE Connectivity$108K — $160K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical or manufacturing engineering or equivalent
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
  • Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification preferred (Green Belt level or higher)
  • Familiarity with ISO9001/AS9100 requirements is a plus
  • Bilingual (Spanish) is advantageous

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with assembly and testing teams to ensure adherence to established procedures
  • Develop and evaluate assembly and testing methods for precision and accuracy
  • Identify quality-related issues and formulate effective solutions
  • Establish quality standards for tests, inspections, and evaluations
  • Conduct supplier audits and enhance supplier quality monitoring programs
  • Active participation in MRB meetings for decision making
  • Create Quality Improvement Plans for specific product lines

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance package
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Disability and life insurance coverage
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid time off and voluntary benefits
Full Job Description
Job Title: Quality Engineer III

Posting Start Date: 8/6/26

Job Description:

Job Overview

The Aerospace, Defense and Marine (Aerospace, Defense and Marine or AD&M) business unit of TE is part of the Industrial Solutions segment (Industrial Solutions) and is a world leader in the design of components and electrical interconnection solutions that are used for applications in extreme and rigorous environments. These interconnection solutions make possible applications of avionics, jet and propulsion engine management, flight controls, grounding systems and on-board entertainment for today's "connected aircraft". This capability is extended to military, marine, aviation, space, land and drone vehicles, as well as oil and gas exploration of open-ocean deposits. TE offers solutions for enhanced connectivity that work and resist in the most extreme environments on Earth, from the deepest oceans to the ends of space.

The Manufacturing Quality Engineer leverages technical expertise and problem-solving capabilities to ensure product quality standards and requirements are consistently met. This role plays a key part in identifying and implementing corrective actions, optimizing manufacturing processes, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall product quality and operational performance.

Job Requirements
• Works closely with assembly and testing departments to review processes and ensure assembly and testing operations are performed in accordance with established procedures. Supports the development of new test programs and plans.
• Develops a strong understanding of Assembly and Testing Methods and evaluates and ensures precision and accuracy processes, tests & measurements and production equipment.
• Identifies quality related problems in products and processes and develops solutions.
• Reviews, develops and initiates quality standards for tests, inspections and evaluations.
• Reviews, analyzes and reports on supplier quality discrepancies related to process/assembly systems and ensures that performance and quality of products conform to established company specifications.
• Works closely with Purchasing, Production, Engineering and Supply Chain departments to resolve quality related issues.
• Conducts on-site supplier product and process audits and develops programs to monitor and improve supplier quality and delivery performance.
• Initiates and monitors corrective actions and works with suppliers to resolve them in a timely manner.
• Active Participant in MRB meetings and decision making
• Updates customers in a timely fashion regarding product quality and project requests
• Coordinate with Plant Quality Managers to discuss and resolve product quality issues raised by customers
• Issue Quality Alerts for non-conforming product delivered to customers.
• Assist in problem-solving and root cause analysis activities to eliminate recurrence of non-conformance including corrective action verification.
• Create Quality Improvement Plans for specific product lines
• Assist in the approval of First Article Inspection (FAI) reports
• Promote and Drive "Zero Defect" mentality within the quality Organization for proactive tools such Lean, Six-Sigma, Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing), Measurement System Analysis, Advance Product and Quality Planning (APQP) Statistical Process control (SPC) and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
• Experience in complying with customer, statutory and regulatory requirements in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to direct identification of root cause, drive improvement actions and resolve problems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of and experience in problem-solving tools such as 8D, 19P, 5 whys and fishbone Analysis
• Read engineering drawings interpreting Geometric Tolerancing and develop the corresponding quality inspection plans (QIP) for components and assemblies
• Read and interpret quality specifications and requirements
• Provide technical support to assembly and test employees

What your background should look like

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical or manufacturing engineering or equivalent.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification at Green Belt level or higher preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus

CRITICAL EXPERIENCE
• Minimum 5 years related experience
• Manufacturing Experience within the Aerospace Industry is preferred
• The ideal candidate should have a quality-focused mindset, experience building relationships with key stakeholders in a specialized industry with deep process validation knowledge.
• Familiarity with ISO9001/AS9100 requirements a plus
• Experience in process design, optimization, and improvement with measurable outcomes
• Hands-on experience with quality control methodologies, inspection techniques, and testing equipment
• Experience working with manufacturing systems such as ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), or other quality management software
• Proven ability to work with complex data sets and apply statistical tools to support data-driven decision-making
• Industry experience in automotive, aerospace, electronics, or industrial manufacturing sectors
• Experience with Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and Gage Repeatability & Reproducibility (Gage R&R) studies

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
• Strong knowledge and practical experience of quality tools including, but not limited to, APQP, FMEA, SPC, 8D, 5W problem solving tools, PPAP and FAI's.
• Experience in complying with customer, statutory and regulatory requirements in a manufacturing environment.
• In-depth ability to direct identification of root cause, drive improvement actions and resolve problems.
• Competence in process simulation, CAD software, or digital manufacturing tools
• Ability to Read & Interpret Blueprints
• Familiar with standard inspection tools and equipment & geometric tolerancing & dimensioning

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
• Ability to execute actions, projects or plannings in a timely and disciplined manner
• Ability to influence and drive cross functional teamwork, ability to work well with internal and external customers, and with other cultures.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Please note: This position may involve working with technical data, technology, software/source code, hardware or other items (collectively "items) subject to U.S. and non-U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these regulations, it may be necessary for TE to verify a candidate's national origin and/or citizenship status to determine whether a U.S. or other government export license is required prior to releasing its technologies to the candidate. If TE determines that TE will require a license or will be prohibited by applicable laws from providing the candidate with items necessary for the performance of this position, then TE expressly reserves the right to either a) make an offer of employment contingent upon TE receiving required export licenses from the appropriate government agency, b) consider the candidate for a different position that is not subject to such restrictions, on whatever terms and conditions TE shall establish in its sole discretion, or c) decline to move forward with the candidate's application.

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Competencies

COMPENSATION
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $108,000 - 160,000 (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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD
TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come . If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.

Job Locations:

60 Commerce Drive
Hauppauge, New York 11788
United States

Posting City: Hauppauge

Job Country: United States

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Requisition ID: 156255

Workplace Type: Onsite

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
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