Tool Design Engineer jobs in North Carolina

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Job Overview

TE Connectivity's Manufacturing Engineering Teams are process leaders for stamping, molding, or assembly-related topics, ensuring the processes are running at optimum levels for quality and output. They are experts in mold tooling, die tooling, machining, and assembly techniques, possessing extensive knowledge of the associated manufacturing processes which may include the optimization and standardization of stamping/molding/assembly or other processes within the manufacturing environment. Manufacturing Engineering Teams enable the TE business unit plants to reach TE Operating Advantage (TEOA) requirements, roll out Centers of Excellence (COE), Best Demonstrated Practices (BDP's), and advise plants on tool and machine duplications/corrections/improvements. They design and develop manufacturing processes and automation platforms and apply them for the realization of new product developments as well as optimization of existing products already in production. The Teams also support Product Development in the selection and optimization of tools for piece part production and the selection of the most suitable manufacturing concepts relative to planned manufacturing quantities, quality requirements, and manufacturing location. They act as an interface between engineering and production to ensure the manufacturability of new designs and smooth production ramp as well as support the research & development teams to produce sample manufacturing equipment, product samples, and prototypes.

Please note: This position may involve working with technical data, technology, software/source code, hardware, or other items (collectively "items) subject to U.S. and non-U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these regulations, it may be necessary for TE to verify a candidate's national origin and/or citizenship status to determine whether a U.S. or other government export license is required before releasing its technologies to the candidate. If TE determines that TE will require a license or will be prohibited by applicable laws from providing the candidate with items necessary for the performance of this position, then TE expressly reserves the right to either a) make an offer of employment contingent upon TE receiving required export licenses from the appropriate government agency, b) consider the candidate for a different position that is not subject to such restrictions, on whatever terms and conditions TE shall establish in its sole discretion or c) decline to move forward with the candidate's application.

Responsibilities

The Manufacturing (Tool Design) Engineer will design, produce, implement, and optimize tooling and fixtures used in manufacturing and testing processes in the operations of TE Connectivity. This engineer will be responsible for identifying and managing machine shops (vendors) to procure tooling designs. He/She will interface with design, manufacturing, and quality engineering to solve problems, improve manufacturability, and implement continual improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Develop expertise in relay, contactor, and fiber optics manufacturing processes.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineers to identify opportunities for new tooling concepts.
• Provides technical support and assistance in the preparation and carrying out of original or adaptations to designs and design changes, focused on production equipment and supporting production processes.
• Prepares concepts and completes detail and layout drawings (includes BOM)
• Makes layouts of components, calculates stack-up of detail components, and may prepare major cost studies consisting of new details and/or marked prints and all supporting documentation
• Actively maintains and improves knowledge of tool design, machines, engineering standards, procedures, and new technology (materials, hydraulic and/or pneumatic clamping)
• Work primarily on fixtures for assembly, work holding, and special tools used in welding, assembly, and testing.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional project teams designed to introduce new products, improve existing products, better our manufacturing process, or, advance our competitive advantage.
• Provide an estimate for the number of hours to design, process, manufacture, and inspect tooling components to support all facets of final product delivery.
• Uses computerized design and computer-aided engineering tools to perform job requirements
• Tool Room support - Supervising as needed Tool Room personnel, and systems.
• Participate in the transition of a product from concept to pilot production into manufacturing/industrialization.

What your background should look like

Compulsory:

• BS degree in engineering, mathematics, physical science, or other applicable degree.
• 3 years experience designing tooling and fixtures.
• High level of computer literacy. Experience preferred in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Comfortable learning new software and programs to effectively manage design requirements.
• Must be a high-energy self-starter, results-oriented proactive, and able to work effectively with little supervision.
• 3 years experience using Creo or other 3D design software.

Preferred:

• Lean/Six Sigma Green or Black belt
• Experience with developing manufacturing processes for new products.
• Good understanding of Bill of Materials, Manufacturing Execution System, Specification Management, Change Management
• Data collection and analysis experience. Ability to develop data-driven root cause analyses and solutions.
• 3D printing experience
• Advanced degree

Soft Skills

• Exceptional capacity for managing simultaneous activities, competing priorities, and challenges.
• Strong ability to work and communicate effectively with team and peers within a manufacturing and engineering organization. This includes excellent communication skills: written and verbal.
• Creative capacity for developing new ways to do things better, cheaper, and faster in alignment with the TE Connectivity approach to revolutionary product & process development.
• Passion for making fantastic new designs to enable an engineering organization to achieve outstanding quality, reliability, and excellence.

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY
TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions, proven in the harshest environments, enable advancements in transportation, industrial applications, medical technology, energy, data communications, and the home. With more than 85,000 employees, including more than 7,500 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 140 countries, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat and Twitter.

COMPENSATION
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $78,320 - 117,480 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
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

Location:
FAIRVIEW, NC, US, 28730

City: FAIRVIEW

State: NC

Country/Region: US

Travel: Less than 10%

Requisition ID: 116987

Alternative Locations:

Function: Engineering & Technology

Nearest Major Market: Asheville
Job Segment: Manufacturing Engineer, Six Sigma Black Belt, Machinist, Design Engineer, Lean Six Sigma, Engineering, Management, Manufacturing