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Job Overview TE Connectivity's Tooling Teams perform the manufacturing functions related to metal working dies and tool making. They are responsible for completing all assignments to construct, modify and condition metal working dies and may fabricate new gages, cutting or forming tools and fixtures by analyzing blueprints, sketches, models and engineering or shop specifications. They perform precision work to exacting tolerances and dimensions; recommend revisions in design and/or substitutions in material based on machinability or fabrication problems encountered; and solve problems relating to unusual materials, machine settings, fabrication methods, and production process. Every team member is responsible for maintaining housekeeping and organization of the work area as well as following TE Connectivity's EH&S policies and procedures. Your main tasks• Ensures the completion of each tooling project and evaluates its effectiveness
• Utilize lean tools and techniques to drive out loss and waste: deliver improvements in tool and die
• Implement and monitor productivity improvements such as cycle time improvements and cost savings opportunities.
• Ensures team members are continuously learning and cross-training to develop a flexible workforce
• Establishes methods to meet work schedules and coordinates work activities with other departments
• Ensures standards for safe working conditions are observed
• Proficient with 2D and 3D cad software such as Creo and SolidWorks to develop the most efficient method of processing products
• Recommends methods for improving utilization of personnel, material and utilities
• Coordinates and implements quality control objectives, activities or procedures to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability or minimize costs
• Manage spending against budget and in relation to changes in production volume.
• Set clear performance expectations and goals for group leaders and their teams.
• Monitor and direct the performance of all manufacturing activities including throughput, cost and waste control, maintenance, quality, inventories control, and meeting budgeted production metrics, while ensuring that all safety reliable methods are in place.
• Manages employees performing activities in multiple manufacturing disciplines.
• Acquires resources, provides technical management of personnel, and leads process improvements
• Ensure all work is completed on time and to specification
• Responsible for mentoring, leading and supervising up to 30 employees
• Troubleshooting manufacturing operations, especially machining processes
• Supervise the production flow within the machine shop, ensuring safety and the efficiency of the entire machine shop area
• Work with shop floor, manufacturing engineers, and quality teams to resolve reoccurring nonconformance issues
• Review work order instructions with planners and manufacturing engineers to ensure shop floor technicians have accurate and complete instructions and if necessary, recommend changes
• Manage cutting tool inventory, monitor tooling costs, and work with the machining teams to provide overall departmental cost reductions
• Develop and drive shop floor metrics/improvements
• Develop and drive regular machine maintenance with the maintenance team
• Coordinate machine supplier support during problematic situations
• Evaluating team members through mid-term / annual reviews
• Provide regular reports on productivity status regularly
• Manage and direct machine schedule changes through critical path situations
• Engineer degree in mechanical or industrial engineering
• 3-5 years of experience as Production Engineer
• Personal Skills Advanced problem solving and analytical skills required
• Strong technical in molds, dies and tooling is an asset
• Detail orientation Intermediary working knowledge of FMEA's is required
• Working knowledge of SAP highly preferred.
• Six Sigma certification highly preferred.
• Must have ability to delegate responsibilities and tasks to maximize the utilization of the team
• Knowledge of raw materials, quality systems and standards.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards and compliance.
• Knowledge of process improvement techniques (Lean)
• Experience leading machinists and/or technicians to work with support teams on process development and continuous improvement efforts
• Well versed in GD&T and inspection procedures and processes
• Experience working with production metrics
• 5 years of CNC machining supervisory experience in a low volume, high mix, and build-to-order manufacturing environment (Great Asset)
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Compensation
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $xxx – xxx (subject to change dependent on physical location)
• Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
What TE Connectivity Internship Program offers
TE has a robust internship program that provides our interns with an abundance of resources to feel included as part of our Team. Every summer we coordinate various educational and networking events for our interns. The TE University Relations team will be hosting virtual meetups, information sessions, tours, skill building presentations, and topping it off with National Intern Day celebration activities.
A unique employee resource group we have is the Young Professionals Employee Resource Group (ERG). This group is committed to creating a highly engaged and empowered cross-functional network of young professionals by placing high value in Professional Development, Networking Opportunities and Community Involvement to drive the success of our interns.
In addition to the ERG, we also provide our interns with complete access to our internal library of self-lead courses. These courses include academies like leadership to help the interns develop their development in becoming future leaders at our organization. To help with their professional growth, we provide access to Mentors via our NAVIGATE platform. Mentors serve as a guide to navigate the organization and provide additional support in their career endeavors at the company. Our program provides a holistic experience for interns that targets professional development and personal growth.
Our internship program typically runs May thru August and gives students the opportunity to work on projects that contribute to the success of their team and build on their classroom experience. Throughout the 10–12-week program, interns will be provided with:
• Onboarding & Orientation
• Professional Development Workshops
• Networking Opportunities
• Operations Experience
• Executive Exposure
Timeline
TE Connectivity recruits on campus between September and March for New Grad (FT), Rotational, Internship and Co-op positions beginning in May. Once you have applied to a position, your resume and application will be reviewed. If you are selected to move to the next step in the application process, you will be contacted by a recruiter. Once you accept an offer, the onboarding process will begin in January for interns who have committed to offers in the fall semester and upon acceptance for interns who have committed to offers in the spring semester.
EOE, Including Disability/Vets