Molding Manufacturing Engineer

1w1 week ago

TE Connectivity

Hastings, GB · Full-time · £48,000 – £65,000

About this role

At TE Connectivity, unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable, and more connected world. The Manufacturing Engineer drives productivity, reduces downtime, and enhances manufacturing efficiency. This role ensures successful product launches and continuous process improvement across operations.

Lead the Mould shop to optimize processes for quality and output while utilizing in-depth knowledge to standardize and improve operations. Ensure plants meet TEOA requirements and implement CoE & BDPs for consistency across sites. Optimize tools and machines to increase efficiency and develop process and automation platforms for products.

Use TE systems like SAP, TLM, and CAD to optimize processes and collaborate with product teams to refine tools for production. Serve as a liaison between engineering and production teams while ensuring smooth production ramp-up for new designs. Focus on improving productivity, OEE, and accelerating time-to-market through First-Time Right processes.

Mentor junior engineers, lead teams, and align strategies with business goals. Develop guides, work instructions, and process FMEAs to support ongoing improvements. Join a dynamic environment dedicated to manufacturing excellence and innovation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in molding engineering or a related discipline
Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, materials science, and quality control methodologies
Familiarity with industry standards and regulations, such as ISO 9001, GMP, and OSHA
Experience with quality control methods and tools (e.g., FMEAs, run charts, first article inspections)
Expertise in data analysis and statistical methods for process control and optimization
Proficiency in ERP systems, particularly SAP, for managing manufacturing operations
Knowledge of Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) concepts and strategies

Responsibilities

Lead the Mould shop to optimize processes for quality and output
Utilize in-depth knowledge to standardize and improve operations
Ensure plants meet TEOA requirements for continuous improvement
Implement CoE & BDPs across plants to ensure consistency
Optimize tools and machines to increase efficiency
Design and implement process and automation platforms for new and existing products
Collaborate with product teams to optimize tools for production
Mentor junior engineers, lead teams, and align strategies with business goals