Manager - Research & Development and Product Development Engineering

MGR I R&D/PRODUCT DVL ENGINEERING

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

Job Overview

Work on driving NPD/ NPI and High speed CON designs for ADM BU. They also initiate and implement programs to  continuously improve quality and cost, while meeting customer requirements and may support and implement  product extensions to existing platform products to meet specific customer requirements. They are the key experts in the products they are responsible for at TE 

Responsibilities:

• Drive Innovation: Lead the generation and development of new products, ensuring ideas are transformed into optimally engineered solutions [To Quality, Cost and Timelines] that align with business goals 

• Technical Leadership: Own and oversee the definition of product specifications, engineering analyses, prototyping, and validation through rigorous testing and simulation tools to guarantee robust, compliant  designs. Mandate usage and deployment of LDFSS in designs, Lead design technical reviews and signoffs 

• Project Ownership: Provide technical sign-off and accountability for New Product Development (NPD) and LEAP projects, ensuring all deliverables meet quality and customer requirements 

• Validation & Qualification: Own and drive the validation and qualification of electromechanical components/products for Aerospace & Defense markets, leveraging advanced tools and methodologies  (e.g., LDFSS) 

• Complex Problem Solving: Develop solutions to complex technical challenges, requiring deep analysis and innovative thinking. 

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with global & local engineering and cross-functional teams to deliver new products on time, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. 

• Continuous Improvement: Benchmark and implement productivity improvement methods, stay updated on new technologies/materials, and initiate cost-saving or product-enhancing projects. 

• Team Development: Train, mentor, and develop team members to build a versatile, multi-skilled engineering resource pool, ensuring organizational capability and succession. 

• Stakeholder Engagement: Build networks with key contacts beyond the immediate team, supporting strategic objectives and driving technology and innovation, Building roadmap for Connector NPD and High  speed CON teams 

 

Candidate Desired Profile:

EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE 

• BE/ B.Tech (Mechanical/ Electrical) 
• Expertise in statistical process control methodology & Lean Design for Six Sigma & Continuous 

Improvement methodologies 

• Experience in design tools such as GD&T, DFMEA, DFM, and Tolerance Stack-ups. 
• Thorough understanding of manufacturing processes like Molding, Stamping, Plating, other Metal  Forming and plastic miniaturing processes. Added advantage would be good knowledge in additive 

Manufacturing process. 

• Experience in Materials and Product Designs involving Metals, Plastic and Sheet Metal parts. 
• Experience in Global Certifications and Regulatory Standards (EN, MIL etc.), Specifications 
• Knowledge of product, design processes and methodology, testing & Qualification. 
• Expertise on CAD & CAE tools, Optimization techniques, and testing methods 
• Aware and can manage costing workout for the products 
• Correlation of Test and simulation data / results. 
• Experience with testing, qualification, and correlation of simulation and test results.       

CRITICAL EXPERIENCE 

• 14-16 years of industry experience 

COMPETENCIES 

• System and Product knowledge: Thorough understanding of customer requirements, product and application needs, required for creating effective designs 
• Market intelligence: A thorough understanding of market trends and technologies.  
• Conceptual thinking: Being able to see a broad picture, understand problems by putting the pieces together and simplify complex issues. 

• Concern for order, quality, and accuracy: An underlying drive to reduce uncertainty by continuous risk assessments, taking accurate decisions, and continuously improve processes. 

• Communication skills: Fluent communication skills to be able to articulate well with customers and teams across different functions & locations. 

• Internal stakeholder management: Manage requests, address customer requirements and work effectively with different cross functional teams. 

• Interpersonal skills and people management: Supervise and manage a team by ensuring compliance with rules and processes at TE and keep them motivated. 

MOTIVATIONAL/CULTURAL FIT 

• Passion / interest in technical innovations, products and processes
• Problem solving acumen 
• Passion for coaching and developing people 
• Service orientation  
• Proactive approach 
• Clear and concise communication 

 

 

Competencies

SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)

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.

Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

WHAT TE CONNECTIVITY OFFERS:
We are pleased to offer you an exciting total package that can also be flexibly adapted to changing life situations - the well-being of our employees is our top priority!

• Unlimited contract opportunity
• Pleasant working environment fostering teamwork
• Open and dynamic company culture
• Extensive training initiatives and growth opportunities
• Competitive salary package
• Comprehensive benefits including Group insurance, Hospitalization insurance, Meal vouchers etc.
•  Convenient location at E40 and E403 motorway intersection
• Join a certified "TOP EMPLOYER" in a modern "FACTORY OF THE FUTURE" 

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