STAFF MANUFACTURING & PROCESS DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

Full-time - Mid Level

Middletown, PA

10,001+ employees

About the position

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. TE Connectivity's Manufacturing and Process Development Engineering Teams significantly impact LEANPD driven new product development projects, driving for excellence in existing manufacturing technologies and methods and striving to implement new manufacturing technologies to provide improved process and tolerance control. They act as the binding element between product development and manufacturing engineering, ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of this critical interface. They support Product Development in the optimization of designs and piece parts for manufacturability by realizing sample tooling/products/prototypes. They also design, develop, and qualify tooling and processes to meet TE quality and production standards, document all processes and tooling in applicable TE systems, support supply chain to verify supplier compliance and capability, initiate and implement programs to continuously improve quality, cost and cycle time and adhere to all appropriate specifications, regulatory requirements and customer requirements. As a Stamping Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the design, development, and optimization of stamping processes used in internal and external manufacturing operations. You will be responsible for ensuring that stamped components meet quality standards, production targets, and cost objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support vendors producing stamped components
• Select appropriate materials, tools, and equipment for stamping operations.
• Collaborate with design engineers to optimize parts for manufacturability.
• Design or oversee the design of stamping tools and dies.
• Ensure that tooling and dies are capable of producing parts to required specifications.
• Implement improvements to tooling and dies to enhance production efficiency and quality.
• Continuously improve stamping processes to increase productivity and reduce costs.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for process-related issues.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles to streamline operations.
• Perform process capability studies and ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Address quality issues and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Manage stamping projects from concept through production launch.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including tooling, manufacturing, and quality departments.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Create and maintain documentation related to stamping processes and procedures.
• Prepare reports on process performance, quality metrics, and project status.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree (e.g., Master’s) may be preferred.
• 8+ years’ relevant experience.
• Proven experience in stamping processes, tooling design, and manufacturing operations.
• Strong knowledge of metal forming principles, materials, and equipment.
• Experience or knowledge of cold heading operations a plus.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and familiarity with simulation tools (e.g., Finite Element Analysis).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to perform root cause analysis.
• Project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.