Manufacturing Engineer - Machining Posting Start Date: 12/18/25 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 Diagnoses problems and performs maintenance of complex equipment; ensures specific manufacturing behaviors are in line with practice and operation standards. Job Requirements - 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 Posting City: HASTINGS Job Country: Great Britain Travel Required: More than 75% Requisition ID: 143069 Workplace Type: External Careers Page: 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.