Manufacturing & Process Development Engineering Manager I

APPLICATIONS OPEN TO CANDIDATES FROM MALAYSIA ONLY - NO RELOCATION, VISA, OR WORK PERMIT SPONSORSHIP PROVIDED

Job Overview

TE Connectivity is seeking an MGR I MFG & PROCESS DVL AUTOMATION for the Data & Device BU with location in Penang. The MPDE Automation Manager will lead a team of automation engineers tasked with developing assembly processes for high-speed cable assemblies and coordinating with the Penang manufacturing engineering team on the transition to mass production.

Responsibilities:

Allocate and balance the allocation of work across direct reports; review and provide timely performance feedback to direct reports; mentor, develop, and motivate them; help resolve people/functional issues in the team to achieve targeted performance and retain key talent.

1. Lead a team of engineers who will:

• Develop cable assembly automation lines in accordance with LEANPD product development
• Drive for excellence in existing automation technologies and methods
• Strive to implement new automation technologies to provide improved process and tolerance control
• Support Product Development in the optimization designs (DFM) and piece parts for automation manufacturability; realizes proof of concept tooling, product samples, and prototypes.
• Design, develop, and qualify tooling and processes to meet TE Data and Devices quality and production standards.
• Support the supply chain to verify supplier compliance and capability.

1. Act as the binding element between product development and automation engineering, ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of this critical interface.
2. Maintain communication with the project management team to understand current and future strategic business needs
3. Prioritize and time manage a portfolio of projects/work efforts based on criticality and business need
4. Provide readouts to the Director and VP-level cross-functional management as necessary
5. Work with the Penang operations team to assign resources necessary for the successful execution of new automation development
6. Facilitate and coordinate cross-functional communication across a globally matrixed organization

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's or above degree with mechanical/electrical related majors;

2. At least 5 years of related experience managerial level in a multinational manufacturing site;

3. Familiar with Lean, Six Sigma. etc. industrial methods/tools;

4. With 2 years or above of work experience in cable assembly automation is preferred.

5. Fluent in English and good presentation skills;

6. Familiar with MS software;

7. Familiar with industrial specification (i.e., IPC 620)