Mgr I Mfg

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Job Overview

Position Overview

TE Connectivity is seeking a MGR II MFG & PROCESS DVL AUTOMATION for Data & Device BU with location in Penang. The MPDE Automation Manager will lead a team of automation engineers tasked with developing assembly processes for high-speed cable assemblies and coordinating with the Penang manufacturing engineering team on the transition to mass production.

Long Description

Responsibilities: 

Allocate and balance the allocation of work across direct reports; review and provide timely performance feedback to direct reports; mentor, develop and motivate them; help resolve people/functional issues in the team to achieve targeted performance and retain key talent.

•    Lead a team of engineers who will:

o    Develop cable assembly automation lines in accordance with LEANPD product development 
o    Drive for excellence in existing automation technologies and methods 
o    Strive to implement new automation technologies to provide improved process and tolerance control 
o    Support Product Development in the optimization designs (DFM) and piece parts for automation manufacturability; realizes proof of concept tooling, product samples and prototypes.
o    Design, develop, and qualify tooling and processes to meet TE Data and Devices quality and production standards.
o    Support supply chain to verify supplier compliance and capability. 

•    Act as the binding element between product development and automation engineering, ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of this critical interface. 

•    Maintain communication with project management team to understand current and future strategic business needs

•    Prioritize and time manage a portfolio of projects/work efforts based on criticality and business need

•    Provide readouts to Director and VP level cross function management as necessary

•    Work with Penang operations team to assign resources necessary for the successful execution of new automation development

•    Facilitate and coordinate cross-function communication across globally matrixed organization 

Qualifications:

1.    Bachelor or above degree with mechanical/electric related majors;
2.    At least 5 years related experience managerial level in multinational manufacturing site;
3.    Familiar with Lean, Six Sigma. etc. industrial methods/tools;
4.    With 2 years or above work experience in cable assembly automation is preferred;
5.    Fluent in English and good presentation skills;
6.    Familiar with MS software;
7.    Familiar with industrial specification (i.e. IPC 620)

Competencies SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)

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