Manufacturing Engineer - Machining

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer - Machining

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

Diagnoses problems and performs maintenance of complex equipment; ensures specific manufacturing behaviors are in line with practice and operation standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as the process leader for the machine shop to ensure operations run at optimum levels for quality and productivity.
• Provide day-to-day technical support to resolve production challenges, minimize downtime, and maintain stable operations.
• Optimize and standardize manufacturing processes across the plant.
• Align TE Business Unit plants with TE Operating Advantage (TEOA) requirements.
• Roll out Centre of Excellence (CoE) initiatives and implement Best Demonstrated Practices (BDPs).
• Advise on tooling and machine duplication, corrections, and improvements.
• Design and develop manufacturing process platforms and automation solutions.
• Apply developed platforms for new product introductions and optimization of existing products.
• Demonstrate proficiency in TE systems such as SAP, TLM, and CAD.
• Support product development teams in selecting and optimizing tools for piece-part production.
• Act as a key interface between engineering and production teams to ensure manufacturability and smooth ramp-up of new designs.
• Drive productivity improvements, reduce downtime, and enhance Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE).
• Focus on First Time Right (FTR) to accelerate time-to-market for new and existing processes.
• Develop machine setup guides, work centre instructions, vision systems, and process FMEAs.
• Mentor junior engineers, lead cross functional teams, and collaborate with management to align manufacturing strategies with business objectives.

What your background should look like

• Education: HNC or Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in CNC machining
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials science, and quality control methodologies
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations such as ISO 9001, GMP, and OSHA
• Familiarity with quality control tools including FMEAs, run charts, and first article inspections
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP
• Understanding of Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) concepts and improvement strategies
• Excellent problem solving skills and ability to apply engineering principles to complex challenges
• Strong communication skills to interface between engineering and manufacturing teams
• Experience supporting product development and ensuring manufacturability

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

Job Locations:

HASTINGS, East Sussex TN38 9RF, United Kingdom

Travel Required: More than 75%