Senior Optical Manufacturing Engineer

TE Connectivity

full-time

Posted on: 9/25/2025

Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • Pennsylvania

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💰 $103,000 - $150,000 per year

Senior

Assembly

About the role

Launch new product at world class quality and cost at pace of customer demand
Infuse strong DFM/DFA principles to ensure robust, efficient, and cost-effective designs manufacturable at full scale
Deliver product designs that align with current manufacturing capabilities
Develop new manufacturing processes to support customer-driven product innovation
Execute Manufacturing deliverables to the NPD Phase Gate process
Ensure new process and equipment compliance with TE safety and ergonomic policies
Provide DFM/A input into early stages of product design
Perform PFMEA and implement high-risk mitigation plans
Conduct manufacturing capacity analysis and value stream mapping
Develop assembly tooling and equipment
Perform process qualification via capability studies
Execute sample builds and generate first article inspection reports
Generate process specifications
Develop and implement new manufacturing technologies and appropriate automation
Apply lean manufacturing to drive cost and plant-level productivity improvements on fiber optic processes
Serve as subject matter expert supporting TE’s global operations footprint and liaise with manufacturing facilities on preliminary cost estimates
Work onsite with Product Development and Operations

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Optical, or Manufacturing Engineering
5 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment (minimum)
At least 2 years experience related to fiber optic product
Prior experience with optical manufacturing principles such as single and multi-fiber termination
Experience with test methods of optical connectors
Experience with active optical assembly
Basic knowledge of industry standards surrounding environmental and mechanical performance of optical connectors
Experience with machine, equipment and process design, development, and deployment into a production environment
Hands-on problem solver with ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Knowledge and experience implementing Lean Six Sigma principles preferred; Green or Black Belt certification a plus
Must be able to effectively operate in remote teams with broad geographic footprints
Excellent time management skills and ability to balance priorities under demanding project schedules
Strong written and oral communication skills
Proficient with 3D CAD software and Microsoft Office applications
Must meet ITAR/EAR eligibility: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee
Willingness/ability to travel 10% to 25%