Manufacturing Engineer (Molding & Automation)

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Manufacturing Engineer (Molding & Automation)

7/29/26

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.  ​

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes with a focus on injection molding, automation systems, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role supports production operations by improving safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance through process optimization, equipment implementation, automation projects, and root cause problem solving.  The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with molding operations, automated manufacturing systems, robotics, and lean manufacturing methodologies. Job Requirements

Manufacturing Process Improvement •    Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve productivity, quality, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). •    Analyze process performance and identify opportunities to reduce scrap, downtime, and cycle times. •    Lead continuous improvement projects utilizing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles. •    Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis of production and quality issues. Injection Molding Support •    Support injection molding operations including process development, validation, and optimization. •    Establish and maintain process parameters, work instructions, and standard operating procedures. •    Assist with mold qualification, process capability studies, and new product launches. •    Collaborate with tooling suppliers and maintenance teams to improve mold performance and reliability. •    Monitor molding performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed. Automation & Equipment Engineering •    Lead automation initiatives to improve safety, labor efficiency, and production throughput. •    Specify, procure, install, and validate automated equipment and robotic systems. •    Develop equipment requirements, statements of work, and project justifications. •    Coordinate equipment integration with PLCs, robotics, vision systems, conveyors, and ancillary equipment. •    Support programming and troubleshooting of automated manufacturing systems. Project Management •    Manage capital projects from concept through production implementation. •    Develop project timelines, budgets, and ROI analyses. •    Coordinate activities with production, quality, maintenance, tooling, and