R&D/MANUFACTURING DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

Job Overview

TE Connectivity’s Aerospace, Defense & Marine (AD&M) division is seeking a Staff R&D/Manufacturing Engineer to join the Rapid Response Team (RRT).

Responsibilities

• Rapid Response Execution
• Support accelerated concept-to-prototype cycles, delivering manufacturable solutions within compressed timelines
• Translate customer requirements and engineering concepts into practical manufacturing approaches
• Provide rapid feasibility assessments, cost trade-offs, and risk evaluations
• Prototyping & Manufacturing Development
• Develop and execute prototype builds using a mix of:
• Additive manufacturing (DLP, FDM, metal AM)
• Machining, forming, and assembly processes
• Optimize product designs for manufacturability (DFM/DfAM) to improve speed, cost, and quality outcomes
• Troubleshoot prototype builds and implement rapid design/process iterations
• Process & Design Integration
• Partner with R&D/Product Development Engineers to refine concepts into manufacturable solutions
• Develop prototype-level manufacturing processes, work instructions, and documentation
• Interpret and apply GD&T, support tolerance analysis, and ensure alignment to engineering intent
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for prototype and process issues
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Collaborate closely with product development, project management, quality, and supply chain teams
• Engage with commercial teams and customers to accelerate solution development
• Support alignment between engineering design, manufacturing capability, and customer expectations
• Work with finance to create ROM costing on assemblies with finance.
• Speed-to-Market Enablement
• Support rapid response KPIs including:
• Fast customer response cycles (~48 hours, where applicable)
• Prototype delivery within accelerated timelines (~4 weeks, where feasible)
• Ensure delivery of solutions that are fit-for-purpose for early-stage validation
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Identify and implement improvements to reduce prototype cycle time and cost
• Evaluate and deploy new materials, equipment, and manufacturing technologies
• Support transition of successful concepts into NPD or production programs

What your background should look like

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or related technical discipline)
• 8–12+ years of experience in manufacturing, process development, industrial, or product development engineering
• Experience in connector assembly, aerospace, defense, or high-reliability industries preferred

Technical Competencies

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (machining, forming, assembly, molding)
• Experience with additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping technologies preferred
• Proficiency in CAD tools (Creo, SolidWorks, etc.)
• Working knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation
• Experience with DFM/DfAM, root cause analysis, and process optimization
• Knowledge of Six Sigma principles and deployment of Six Sigma skills
• aPriori experience a plus

Professional Competencies

• Ability to perform in fast-paced, high-ambiguity environments
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills under time constraints
• Effective communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams
• Hands-on, self-directed approach with a bias toward action

About TE Connectivity

TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.

Compensation

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $143,500-179,300 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
• Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits

Benefits

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

EOE, Including Disability/Vets

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