TE Connectivity · 1 month ago
SR MFG & PROCESS DVL ENGINEER - FIBER OPTICS
Asheville, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$103K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expTE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader focused on creating a safer, sustainable, and connected future. They are seeking a Senior Manufacturing and Process Development Engineer – Fiber Optics to deliver engineering design, development, and implementation of next-generation manufacturing technologies and processes, while closely collaborating with Product Development and Operations.
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Responsibilities
Launch new product at world class quality and cost at pace of customer demand
Infuse strong DFM/DFA principles to ensure delivery of robust, efficient and cost-effective designs that are manufacturable at full scale
Deliver product designs that align with current manufacturing capabilities
Develop new manufacturing processes to support customer driven product innovation as needed
Execution of Manufacturing deliverables to the NPD Phase Gate process including:
New process and equipment compliance with TE safety and ergonomic policies
DFM/A input into the early stages of product design
PFMEA and implementation of high-risk mitigation plans
Manufacturing capacity analysis
Value stream mapping
Assembly tooling and equipment development
Process qualification via capability studies
Execution of sample builds including generation of first article inspection reports
Generation of process specifications
Develop and implement new manufacturing technologies and automation appropriately to support customer driven new product innovation
Apply a lean manufacturing focus to drive world class cost on new product and fuel plant-level productivity initiatives on fiber optic manufacturing processes
Support TE’s global operations footprint as a subject matter expert for fiber optic manufacturing processes
Liaise with manufacturing facilities to support preliminary cost estimates on new product concepts
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Optical, or Manufacturing Engineering with 5 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment, at least 2 of which is related to fiber optic product
Experience with machine, equipment and process design, development, and deployment into a production environment
Hands-on problem solver with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Must be able to effectively operate in remote teams with broad geographic footprints
Excellent time management skills and the ability to balance priorities while working under the pressure of demanding project schedules
Strong written and oral communication skills across all levels of the organization
Proficient with 3D CAD software as well as general Microsoft Office applications
Optical manufacturing principles such as single and multi-fiber termination
Test methods of optical connectors
Active optical assembly
Basic knowledge of industry standards surrounding environmental and mechanical performance of optical connectors
Execution of Manufacturing deliverables to the NPD Phase Gate process including: New process and equipment compliance with TE safety and ergonomic policies, DFM/A input into the early stages of product design, PFMEA and implementation of high-risk mitigation plans, Manufacturing capacity analysis, Value stream mapping, Assembly tooling and equipment development, Process qualification via capability studies, Execution of sample builds including generation of first article inspection reports, Generation of process specifications, Develop and implement new manufacturing technologies and automation appropriately to support customer driven new product innovation, Apply a lean manufacturing focus to drive world class cost on new product and fuel plant-level productivity initiatives on fiber optic manufacturing processes, Support TE's global operations footprint as a subject matter expert for fiber optic manufacturing processes, Liaise with manufacturing facilities to support preliminary cost estimates on new product concepts
Preferred
Knowledge and experience implementing Lean Six Sigma principles preferred
Green or Black Belt certification a plus
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.
Company
TE Connectivity
TE Connectivity provides and markets engineered electronic components, network solutions, and specialty products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.1B2025-04-29Post Ipo Debt· $1.47B
2025-01-28Post Ipo Debt· $782.37M
2024-07-30Post Ipo Debt· $350M
Leadership Team
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Terrence R. Curtin
Chief Executive Officer
Heath A. Mitts
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-11-14
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