Senior Manufacturing and process Engineer - New product Development in Swindon

At TE Connectivity, you’ll work alongside people from all backgrounds to create a safer, more sustainable, and better-connected world. We’re currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Manufacturing Engineer – New Products to join our Aerospace Defense & Marine team. This role is ideal for someone ready to lead innovative manufacturing initiatives, drive product and process optimization, and leverage their expertise to contribute to next‑generation production strategies.

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for New Products, you will play a pivotal role in launching new products, developing, and implementing manufacturing technologies, and driving continuous improvement across operations. You will have an opportunity to leverage your Manufacturing experience to collaborate with Product Development, Operations, Quality, and other cross‑functional teams in developing processes that support innovative new products while optimizing production, enhancing cost efficiency, and maintaining TE’s commitment to quality and safety standards.

Your New Role

• Execute deliverables for the NPD Phase Gate process.
• Provide DFM/DFA feedback during early product design stages.
• Conduct PFMEAs and implement high‑risk mitigation strategies.
• Leverage ME tools to support development and qualification of manufacturing processes (e.g., capability studies, sample builds, FAIs).
• Collaborate on cost estimation for new product concepts.
• Ensure new process and equipment compliance with TE safety and ergonomic policies.
• Design, develop, and deploy equipment, tooling, and fixtures for fiber optic assemblies.
• Use Lean Manufacturing tools to launch new product with world class cost.
• Support capital expenditure (CER) processes including justification and ROI analysis.
• Support root cause analysis using DMAIC, 5 Whys, 8D, and other problem‑solving tools.
• Utilize statistical and DOE methods to develop and optimize new manufacturing processes.
• Work closely with quality teams to define process limits and manage material specs, aligning process capabilities with product requirements.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for fiber optic manufacturing processes across TE’s global operations footprint.
• Support and mentor junior level engineers on new product development principles.

Your Ideal Background

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Optical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience with machine/process design and deployment into production.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; hands‑on and proactive approach.
• Familiarity with Bill of Materials (BOM), routings, MES, and change management systems.
• Experience introducing new products as part of a project team.
• 7+ years of hands‑on experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands on experience with fiber optic components and integration processes a plus.
• Proficient in 3D CAD and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; comfortable working in cross‑functional teams.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles (Green or Black Belt certification preferred).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; comfortable working in cross‑functional and geographically diverse teams.