Overview
In this role you will lead the development of heat-shrink tubing and sealing products from concept to market launch, applying advanced polymer technologies. You will collaborate with global cross-functional teams to translate customer needs into robust specifications and drive product qualification and industrialisation. You will shape product strategy and technology platforms while solving complex engineering challenges that impact automotive and industrial applications. This is a chance to turn ideas into commercially successful products and contribute to TE’s innovation and growth.
Pay / Benefits
- Competitive salary package
- Performance-based bonus plans
- Health and wellness incentives
- Employee stock purchase program
- Community outreach programs / charity events
- Employee resource group
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of heat-shrink tubing and sealing products from concept through to launch
- Translate customer requirements into robust, multi-physics product specifications (thermal, mechanical, electrical, sealing, environmental)
- Develop and optimise polymer-based solutions (single-wall/dual-wall tubing, adhesive-lined products, sealing sleeves, moulded components)
- Design, run and analyse laboratory, pilot-scale, and manufacturing trials ( extrusion, crosslinking, expansion, moulding, adhesives)
- Drive verification, qualification, risk assessment, and reliability activities using DFMEA, DOE, statistics, and structured problem solving
- Investigate technical/manufacturing issues, identify root causes, implement corrective actions to improve performance/quality
- Collaborate with Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, suppliers, and customers to ensure successful delivery and launch readiness
Key requirements
- 5+ years of product development experience from concept to commercial launch
- Hands-on polymer extrusion experience and related technology (heat-shrink expansion, crosslinking, adhesive lining, moulding, or compounding)
- Strong knowledge of polymers, adhesives, sealants, additives, and material-property relationships
- Experience with product validation, qualification testing, process scale-up, manufacturing transfer, and continuous improvement
- Practical knowledge of DFMEA, DOE, statistical analysis, root cause investigation, risk management, and engineering change control
- Strong communication, collaboration, and technical leadership across R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, suppliers, and customers
- strong communication
- cross-functional collaboration
- technical leadership
- polymer extrusion
- heat-shrink expansion
- crosslinking
Senior R&D Development Engineer - Heat-Shrink Tubing & Sealing Products in Swindon employer: TE connectivity
TE Connectivity is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, making it an ideal place for an ERP Systems Analyst. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, the company offers comprehensive training programs and opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology in a dynamic manufacturing and supply chain environment. Located in a vibrant area, employees enjoy a supportive atmosphere that values their contributions and encourages meaningful engagement.
