Preclinical Manufacturing Process Development Jobs

Job Title: Manufacturing & Process Development Engineer II
Posting Start Date: 7/28/26
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 Description:
Job Overview
The Manufacturing Engineer II - Assembly is responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing robust manufacturing assembly processes that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity. This position requires a highly analytical engineer with a strong background in data-driven process development, statistical analysis, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies.
The successful candidate will lead process development initiatives, improve process capability through scientific experimentation, implement capital equipment, support new product introductions, and drive continuous improvement across assembly operations within a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.
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 prior to 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.
What your background should look like
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 3-5 years of manufacturing engineering experience supporting complex assembly operations.
• Experience with DOE, OFAT, Cp/Cpk, SPC, MSA/Gage R&R, and Process Validation.
• Strong Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement knowledge.
• Experience leading capital equipment implementation projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Six Sigma Green Belt preferred; Black Belt is an advantage.
• Experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments.
• Experience within aerospace, defense, marine, medical device, or other regulated industries.
• Experience with AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 13485 or similar QMS.
• Experience implementing automated assembly systems.
• Experience supporting NPI and product transfers.

Technical Skills

• Process Capability (Cp/Cpk), DOE, OFAT, SPC, MSA/Gage R&R, Root Cause Analysis, Process Validation, Minitab, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, PFMEA, Control Plans, Advanced Excel, ERP/MRP systems, Microsoft Office Suite.

Competencies

• Data-driven decision making
• Scientific problem solving
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Strong analytical capability
• Project management
• Cross-functional leadership
• Effective communication
• Attention to detail
• Results-oriented execution

Success Measures

• Improve process capability across critical assembly processes.
• Reduce process variation through statistical optimization and experimentation.
• Lead Lean initiatives improving productivity, quality, throughput, and labor efficiency.
• Deliver capital equipment projects safely, on time, and within budget.
• Reduce manufacturing defects using structured root cause analysis.
• Develop standardized, sustainable manufacturing processes supporting operational excellence.

Competencies
Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork
ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY
TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.
Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
COMPENSATION
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $90,300 - 112,800 (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
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Job Locations:
Posting City: El Cajon
Job Country: United States
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Requisition ID: 156341
Workplace Type: Onsite
External Careers Page: Engineering & Technology