New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

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Job Overview

The NPI (New Product Introduction) Engineer II leads initiatives to mature medical device products from prototype to market through establishing and scaling of assembly processes, and influence on device design to ensure DFM. This role collaborates on a global cross functional level with project stakeholders to define a competitive manufacturing strategy and leads engineers in successful execution. The NPI Engineer II develops a strong client relationship, trains colleagues, and is accountable for delivering to target COGS on low to medium revenue generating projects.

Responsibilities:

• Leads process development execution, from small scale prototype production through to high volume commercial readiness on low to medium complexity projects

• Leverages experience in assembly tooling and technologies to support prototype production through high volume manufacture including but not limited to: fixture design, mold design, injection molding, bonding technologies, reagent integration, QC methods, packaging, etc.

• Capable to develop, implement, and qualify potentially complex or advanced assembly processes with a high level of expertise and confidence of DFM

• Brings advanced expertise in two or more core technologies (e.g. laser welding, ultrasonic welding, heat staking, blisters, robotics, vision systems, etc.) to inform optimal process development strategies

• Capable to resource, delegate, constructively critique, educate, and monitor technical work to satisfy project deliverables

• Strong cross-functional global collaboration between Project Managers, New Product Development, Quality, Business development, and Manufacturing

• Strong external (client facing) communication and presentation skills, where process development objectives and manufacturing strategy are justified through a data driven and risk-based approach

• Evaluates prototypes to assess a target COGS on low to medium revenue generating projects

• Capable of identifying risks to meet targeted COGS, and champions solutions to recover

• Generates project work proposals, including evaluation of COGs, Timeline, Capex, NRE, and NRT estimates reflective of stage gate requirements and data collection activities to give confidence to process reliability at high volume

• Initiate/manage capital equipment projects, including URS, FAT, and SAT activities, and working with strategic automation suppliers to customize equipment as needed.

• Generate and/or approve DHF and DMR documentation

• Utilize statistical process control for product development and optimization.

• Assists EH&S as needed, and champions a safety-first process and team culture

• Collaborates with Manufacturing site(s) to proactively plan for and support product transfer

• Actively prioritizes mentoring of colleagues to cultivate redundancies in knowledge and skillset

• Consistently demonstrates ability to deliver on commitments, and takes initiative to delegate responsibilities appropriately to achieve deadlines.

• Leverage lean methodologies (Kaizen, 3P, DMAIC, etc.), business acumen, and critical thinking to effectively scale and process improve workflows

• Travel as needed (domestic and international)

• Perform other duties as assigned

What your background should look like:

• Education

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field from an accredited university

• Experience

• 3+ years of related experience

• Established, Scaled, and Improved production lines

• Expertise in full product lifecycle management

• Worked within an ISO 13485 regulated environment

• SolidWorks experience preferred

• Smartsheets experience preferred

• Minitab experience preferred

• Skills

• Expert in statistical process analysis tools, including Design of Experiments (DOE) and Cpk for process development characterization and optimization

• Solid proficiency in technical documentation, including advanced CAD modeling and engineering drawings

• Demonstrated expertise related to mechanical design of mfg equipment, fixturing, and tooling

• Strong understanding of manufacturing transfer

• Strong problem solving, financial acumen, and business acumen

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to speak effectively before groups of Team Members and External clients.

• Thrives in a dynamic work environment with a broad spectrum of projects, technologies, and evolving priorities

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams

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 enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, renewable energy, automated factories, data centers, medical technology and more. With more than 85,000 employees, including 8,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 140 countries. TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/te-connectivity/) ,Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/teconnectivity/) ,WeChat, (http://www.te.com.cn/chn-zh/policies-agreements/wechat.html) Instagram andX (formerly Twitter). (https://twitter.com/TEConnectivity)

COMPENSATION

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $83,800 - $125,600 (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:

Centennial, CO, US, 80111

City: Centennial

State: CO

Country/Region: US

Travel: 10% to 25%

Requisition ID: 126710

Alternative Locations:

Function: Engineering & Technology

TE Connectivity and its subsidiaries, affiliates, and operating units (collectively, the "Company") is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.