Sr Manufacturing Engineer - Onsite

Job Overview

Shift Schedule: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Relays) serves as the technical lead for continuous improvement in Relays manufacturing. This role sets the direction for process improvement, leads complex and cross-functional projects, and sustains gains across product lines and shifts. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer works with a high degree of autonomy, acts as a technical resource for the site, and mentors Manufacturing Engineer I 

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.

Job Requirements

• Lead and prioritize a portfolio of continuous improvement projects across Relays product lines (e.g., coil winding, contact and armature assembly, welding, sealing) using Lean and Six Sigma methods, including DMAIC, value stream mapping, and DOE
• Build the multi-year improvement roadmap with site leadership, tied to safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets such as yield, scrap, OEE, cycle time, and cost of poor quality
• Serve as the technical authority for process capability, using SPC, capability studies, and advanced statistical analysis to resolve chronic issues in contact resistance, pick-up/drop-out voltage, and hermetic seal integrity
• Lead escalated problem solving (8D, 5-Why, fault tree) for customer and high-impact internal quality issues, and verify that corrective actions are effective and sustained
• Own the process control framework, including PFMEAs, control plans, process validation, and MSA, and ensure it is consistent across lines
• Drive design for manufacturability with Product Development and lead process development, tooling, fixtures, and launch readiness for new relay products
• Lead capital equipment projects from justification through installation and validation, including ROI/payback analysis, supplier selection, and acceptance testing for automated assembly, welding, and test equipment
• Develop and standardize best practices, standard work, and training across lines and shifts, and deploy proven improvements to other lines
• Partner with Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Production leadership to align priorities, and support customer and third-party audits
• Mentor and coach Manufacturing Engineer I and II staff, technicians, and operators, and lead or facilitate cross-functional kaizen events
• Report project status, realized savings, and KPIs to site leadership
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, quality, and regulatory requirements

What your background should look like

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably with relays, switches, electromechanical components, or electronic components
• Proven record of leading complex, cross-functional improvement projects with quantified financial and operational results
• Advanced knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and statistical methods (SPC, capability analysis, DOE, hypothesis testing)
• Demonstrated expertise in structured problem solving (8D, root cause analysis) and process validation
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T for electromechanical assemblies
• Strong project management, communication, and influencing skills, including presenting to site leadership
• Experience mentoring engineers and technicians
• Ability to coordinate effectively with multiple shifts and provide coverage during production transitions

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering or a related field
• Six Sigma Black Belt (or Master Black Belt), or equivalent Lean certification
• Experience in relay, contactor, or switch manufacturing, or other electromechanical or high-reliability components
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, or similar)
• Expertise in PFMEA, control plans, SPC, and MSA per AIAG Core Tools
• Experience leading automation, resistance/laser welding, or precision assembly equipment projects
• Knowledge of electrical test equipment and relay performance parameters (contact resistance, dielectric withstand, insulation resistance, operate/release timing)
• Proficiency with data analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, Power BI, Excel, or Python)
• Experience with customer audits and supplier development