Job Title: SR MGR Engineering Methodology & Tools
Posting Start Date: 7/13/26
Job Overview
The Senior Manager, Engineering Methodology & Tools leads the development and evolution of engineering methodologies, tools, and processes that enable scalable, high-quality product development across the organization.
This role is responsible for advancing modern engineering practices-including AI-enabled productivity, Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), and workflow transformation-to improve engineering effectiveness and accelerate innovation.
Working closely with engineering leadership, product development teams, and cross-functional partners, this role drives the standardization and continuous improvement of engineering practices to ensure the organization remains competitive with rapidly evolving customer and market demands in high-speed connectivity and data center infrastructure.
In addition to methodology and process leadership, the role oversees engineering capability development through scalable onboarding programs, early-career talent incubation, and initiatives that strengthen collaboration, knowledge sharing, and engineering culture across global teams.
Job Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Engineering Methodology & Process Excellence
• Lead the development and evolution of standardized engineering design methodologies that enable scalable, high-quality product development.
• Establish engineering frameworks, best practices, and governance across product teams to improve consistency, repeatability, and execution discipline.
Engineering Productivity, Digital & AI Enablement
• Drive adoption of advanced digital engineering tools, including AI-enabled solutions, to improve engineering productivity and design efficiency.
• Partner with IT and engineering leadership to integrate modern digital engineering capabilities into core development workflows.
Workflow Transformation & Continuous Improvement
• Lead initiatives to improve engineering operating models, workflows, and development processes to better support market and customer needs.
• Identify systemic barriers impacting development speed and drive continuous improvement initiatives to accelerate product development cycles.
Design Quality & DFSS Leadership
• Champion Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) practices across engineering teams to strengthen product quality, reliability, and risk management.
• Develop DFSS capability through certification programs and integration into product development processes.
Engineering Knowledge Management & Design Reuse
• Establish engineering documentation standards, technical knowledge management practices, and lessons-learned processes across development programs.
• Promote modular architectures, reusable design platforms, and design reuse strategies to reduce duplication and improve development speed.
Engineering Talent Development & Engagement
• Lead scalable onboarding and capability development programs for engineering talent across product teams.
• Foster a strong engineering culture through engagement initiatives, cross-team collaboration, and global knowledge sharing.
What your background should look like
Education
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related technical field required
• Master's degree or advanced technical training preferred
Experience
• 10+ years of engineering experience in product development, engineering systems, or process improvement
• Demonstrated experience implementing engineering methodologies, development frameworks, or quality systems
• Experience with Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) or similar structured design methodologies
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering initiatives or engineering transformation programs
Skills & Capabilities
• Strong understanding of engineering development processes and product lifecycle management
• Experience implementing digital engineering tools, automation, or AI-enabled productivity solutions
• Ability to lead organizational change related to engineering processes and workflows
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence across global engineering teams
• Experience developing engineering talent and building scalable training or capability programs
• Ability to balance strategic transformation initiatives with practical implementation across engineering organizations
Competencies
SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)
COMPENSATION
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $180,400 - $270,500 (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
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:
#Remote, Pennsylvania #Remote
United States
Posting City: #Remote
Job Country: United States
Travel Required: 10% to 25%
Requisition ID: 149005
Workplace Type: Remote
External Careers Page: Engineering & Technology
