Hastings Molding Manufacturing Engineer (fmd) ESX

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At TE Connectivity, you'll play a key role in shaping world-class manufacturing processes for highly engineered products used in demanding applications. As a Manufacturing Engineer focused on Injection Moulding, you'll have the opportunity to drive operational excellence, lead process improvements, influence new product introductions, and work with advanced tooling and automation technologies in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced moulding professional who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, improving manufacturing performance, and making a visible impact on production results. Job Requirements Driving Moulding Excellence Lead technical activities within the moulding operation to optimise process stability, product quality, throughput, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Own moulding process development, validation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives. Identify and implement opportunities to reduce scrap, cycle times, downtime, and manufacturing costs. Process Improvement & Technical Leadership Apply scientific moulding principles and robust process controls to improve manufacturing performance. Analyse process data and production trends to identify root causes and drive sustainable corrective actions. Support and lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and TEOA continuous improvement projects. Tooling & Equipment Optimisation Work closely with tooling, maintenance, quality, and production teams to maximise mould and machine performance. Support mould trials, qualification activities, preventative maintenance strategies, and tooling improvements. Recommend process, tooling, automation, and equipment upgrades to improve operational efficiency. New Product Introduction (NPI) Support the industrialisation and launch of new products into manufacturing. Collaborate with Product Development teams to ensure products are designed for manufacturability and robust production. Lead process development activities including trials, capability studies, FMEA creation, and production ramp-up. Quality & Compliance Ensure manufacturing processes consistently meet quality, safety, and customer requirements. Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, PFMEAs, control plans, and standard operating procedures. Support internal and external audits where required. Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing Act as the technical interface between Engineering, Quality, Tooling, Maintenance, and Production teams. Mentor junior engineers and technicians, sharing moulding best practices across the business. Support the standardisation of manufacturing processes across multiple sites where applicable. What your background should look like Essential Experience Proven experience in Injection Moulding Engineering , Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a similar technical manufacturing role. Strong hands-on experience setting, developing, optimising, and troubleshooting injection moulding processes. Experience working with high-volume manufacturing environments and automated production systems. Demonstrated success delivering improvements in process capability, quality, productivity, scrap reduction, or OEE. Technical Expertise Strong understanding of injection moulding technologies, tooling, materials, process validation, and scientific moulding techniques. Experience conducting root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, DMAIC, or similar. Knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, process capability studies, and quality management systems. Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies. Experience working with ERP systems and manufacturing data analysis tools. Personal Attributes Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a practical, hands-on approach. Ability to influence stakeholders and work effectively across multiple functions. Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly. Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset and a passion for manufacturing excellence. Preferred Experience Experience within connector manufacturing, precision plastics, automotive, aerospace, medical device, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments. Exposure to automation, robotics, vision systems, or Industry 4.0 manufacturing technologies. Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) projects. Employment may be subject to verification of nationality and/or export-control eligibility due to confitential projects happening onsite. 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). 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