Job Title: Manufacturing Process Engineering Supervisor - CNC & Precision Manufacturing
Posting Start Date: 7/17/26
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Job Description:
Job Overview
We are looking for a forward-thinking Manufacturing Process Engineering Supervisor to lead and develop a team of engineers and technicians supporting critical production processes across our manufacturing operations, with a strong focus on CNC machining, precision manufacturing, process stability, and continuous improvement.
This role is responsible for strengthening day-to-day manufacturing performance while also helping shape the long-term process engineering roadmap for the site. The successful candidate will bring a strong foundation in CNC manufacturing, process engineering, equipment capability, tooling, automation, and data-driven problem solving.
While CNC machining is a major focus of this role, the position is broader than CNC support alone. This leader will also support process improvement, new product introduction, capital equipment planning, production ramp-up, and cross-functional manufacturing initiatives that improve quality, cost, delivery, safety, and productivity.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can operate at both the strategic and tactical level — supporting daily manufacturing needs while also helping advance the plant’s long-term manufacturing and precision machining capabilities.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a team of manufacturing engineers and technicians supporting CNC machining, precision manufacturing, tooling, automation, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes that support safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives.
- Provide technical leadership for CNC machining processes, including process optimization, tooling strategy, setup reduction, machine capability, production troubleshooting, and standard work.
- Partner with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Product Engineering, and Operations leadership to resolve chronic manufacturing issues and improve process performance.
- Drive process optimization through data analysis, root cause investigation, corrective action, standard work, and continuous improvement methods.
- Support new product introduction, product transfers, and process changes by ensuring manufacturability, process stability, documentation readiness, and production scalability.
- Lead process validation activities, capability studies, risk assessments, and production readiness reviews for new or modified processes, including CNC machining and other precision manufacturing operations.
- Identify and justify capital equipment, tooling, automation, and manufacturing technology investments based on business need, ROI, capacity, quality impact, and long-term manufacturing strategy.
- Support the development of the site’s CNC and precision manufacturing technology roadmap, including equipment upgrades, automation opportunities, process standardization, and future capability needs.
- Build detailed business cases for capital expenditures, including cost-benefit analysis, capacity modeling, payback projections, and implementation planning.
- Standardize best practices through work instructions, process documentation, training materials, visual management, and operator support.
- Champion Lean manufacturing initiatives, including 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Visual Management, SMED, waste reduction, and flow improvement.
- Utilize data analytics and key performance indicators to identify opportunities related to downtime, yield, scrap, labor efficiency, machine utilization, throughput, and process variation.
- Lead cross-functional improvement projects from problem definition through implementation, verification, and sustainment.
What your background should look like
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, CNC machining, precision manufacturing, industrial engineering, or a similar technical manufacturing role. Combination of relevant education and related manufacturing will also be considered.
- At least 2 years of leadership, supervisory, project leadership, or technical team leadership experience preferred.
- Strong background in CNC machining, process development, process improvement, production support, and manufacturing problem solving.
- Working knowledge of CNC equipment, machining processes, tooling, fixturing, machine capability, and precision manufacturing controls.
- Experience with Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma tools, including A3, DMAIC, PFMEA, DOE, root cause analysis, value stream mapping, and standard work.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
- Experience supporting new product introduction, product transfer, process validation, or production ramp-up activities.
- Ability to analyze manufacturing data and use performance metrics to identify trends, prioritize issues, and implement improvements.
- Strong communication, leadership, coaching, and project management skills.
- Proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Minitab, CAD/CAM, or other engineering and data analysis tools.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in aerospace, defense, medical device, automotive, electronics, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments.
- Background supporting CNC machining, Swiss-type machining, milling, turning, manual assembly, automated assembly, or other technical manufacturing processes.
- Familiarity with Citizen, Star, Mazak, Makino, Mikron, Escomatic, or similar precision machining platforms is a plus.
- Experience leading capital projects from concept through justification, installation, qualification, and production release.
- Familiarity with automation, smart factory concepts, real-time production monitoring, digital work instructions, or Industry 4.0 initiatives.
- Experience with regulated manufacturing environments, process validation, quality systems, and production documentation controls.
- Ability to develop manufacturing roadmaps that align people, process, equipment, technology, and business needs.
Why Join Us:
- Play a key role in strengthening the site’s CNC, precision manufacturing, and process engineering capability.
- Lead a team focused on solving complex manufacturing challenges across CNC, automation, assembly, and other production processes.
- Partner with engineering and operations leadership to guide process improvements, capital investments, and manufacturing strategy.
- Help shape the future of the plant’s machining and manufacturing technology roadmap.
- Support critical aerospace, defense, and high-reliability products used in demanding applications around the world.
- Join a culture that values innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement within a global organization.
Competencies
- 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.
COMPENSATION
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $104,800 – 157,200 (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
Job Locations:
209 SHELLYLAND RD
MANHEIM, Pennsylvania 17545
United States
Posting City: MANHEIM
Job Country: United States
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Requisition ID: 148419
Workplace Type: Onsite
External Careers Page: Engineering & Technology