Job Title: SR MFG & PROCESS DVL ENGINEER - Molding
Posting Start Date: 7/17/26
Job OverviewThe Connected Living Solutions business unit is currently seeking a highly motivated SR Manufacturing Development Engineer to join our Global Manufacturing and Development Engineering Team.
The team is comprised of process leaders for stamping, molding, packaging and assembly, ensuring the processes are optimized for quality, output, and cost. They are experts in mold tooling, stamping dies, packaging fundamentals, and assembly techniques, even possessing extensive knowledge of associated manufacturing processes such as plating and machining.
The Manufacturing Development Engineering Team enables the CLS plants to reach TE Operating Advantage (TEOA) milestones, achieve conversion and material productivity metrics, and drive best practices around the Centers of Excellence (COE) deployed benchmarks. They design and develop manufacturing processes and apply them for the realization of new product introductions as well as the optimization of industrialized products.
The team also supports Product Development in the selection and optimization of tools for piece part production and the selection of the most suitable manufacturing concepts related to planned manufacturing quantities, quality requirements and manufacturing location. They act as the interface between engineering and production to ensure manufacturability of new designs and smooth production ramp up, as well as support the research & development teams to produce sample manufacturing equipment, product samples and prototypes.
***THIS POSITION IS A HYBRID OPPORTUNITY AT THE MIDDLETOWN, PA FACILITY***What your background should look like• Participate in the design and development of tools and mold processes to support the development of new products.
• Support product development, including manufacturing optimization designs, tooling sampling, product samples, and prototypes. Determine the most suitable tooling manufacturing concepts related to the anticipated production quantities, quality requirements, and manufacturing location.
• Responsible for collaborating with global experts (CoE molding) to continuously update and improve operating standards regarding plastic injection molding.
• Collaborate in incorporating the latest technologies and trends in process design to maximize performance and efficiency.
• Responsible for providing budgets for new tools and mold processes.
• Ensure, in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, that molds and processes are designed to produce high-quality products efficiently and effectively at the lowest possible cost.
• Responsible for coordinating and tracking engineering changes to injection molds.
• Provide training to the mold and process workshop area on failure analysis, procedures,
• Review new projects coming to the plant with the launch team, including documentation and process tracking during the plant's launch phase.
• Work with the engineering team on FMEA, projects, and launches to optimize and improve the molding process.
• Provide information and documentation for the activation of plastic injection molds in systems such as SAP, Hydra, etc., for their production and maintenance.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of PFMEAS with the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in the development of Control Plans.
• Participate in the plant's Continuous Improvement Programs.
• Support in analyzing tool and equipment capacities for new part numbers and changes in quoted volumes.
• Conduct product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and efficiency enhancement.
• Provide support for administration, set up, and layouts in the mold workshop.
• Responsible for managing the design and maintenance of plastic injection molds.
• Responsible for participating in the development of new products and engineering changes for molds, ensuring compliance with engineering and TE standards.
• Implement actions to reduce environmental impact and activities to comply with the ISO14001 standard.
• Support in analyzing tool and equipment capacities for new part numbers and changes in quoted volumes.
• Provide coaching on root cause analysis and highly effective solutions for complex problems.
Job Requirements- Bachelors Degree preferred in Mechanical Engineering / Chemical or Plastics Engineering / or 8 years related work exp will be considered. Must have a high school diploma or GED
- 5 or more years experience in a similar position
- Proficient in design software (CAD) such as Creo (Pro-E), SolidWorks, SpaceClaim, AutoCAD, preferably.
- Proficient in simulation software (CAE) for plastic filling, such as Moldex3d, Moldflow, Autodesk Moldflow (ANSYS).
- RJG MM1 certified or equivalent experience.
- Good knowledge of tool manufacturing, tool steel application/selection, heat treatment, and plating/coating.
- Strong understanding of polymer technology, particularly engineering-grade resins (Nylons, PBT, etc).
- Knowledge of Six Sigma and LEAN (TEOA) principles.
- Knowledge of geometric tolerances. Good project management skills, ability to
- multiple projects simultaneously. Understanding of practices, terminology, and tolerances associated with manufacturing, machining, grinding, wire EDM, etc.
- Availability to travel (10% of the time possible).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
- Ability to exercise effective leadership.
- Intermediate to Advanced English proficiency (85%).
- Knowledge of safety regulations and the environmental management system applicable to the company
CompetenciesSET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)
COMPENSATION• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $102,700 - $154,000(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:3101 FULLING MILL RD
MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania 17057-3172
United States
Posting City: MIDDLETOWN
Job Country: United States
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Requisition ID: 155579
Workplace Type: Hybrid
External Careers Page: Engineering & Technology
