PRINCIPAL MFG & PROCESS DVL ENGINEER-Molding 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 Overview** **Essential Functions** + Defines, coordinates, and drives scouting and development of injection molding methods (traditional and alternative) to meet stringent requirements of high density/low profile LCP sockets and connectors. + Develops solutions to problems of unusual complexity which require a high degree of ingenuity, creativity and innovation. + Adapts and makes departures from traditional methods or approaches to develop solutions for high density/low profile LCP sockets and connectors. + Creates relationships with internal/external innovators and influencers on precision molding. + Coordinates and facilitates technical engineering related communications for internal & external stakeholders. + Creates or controls the process design standard for traditional or alternative injection molding methods used by other engineers (e.g. technology transfer to end users). + Contributes to the manufacturing technology development roadmap of the AMP team. + Contributes to technology and product decisions, driving innovation and execution to increase competitiveness. + Acts as the binding element between key cross-functional teams (AMP, AST, ADT, PDE, MPDE, CPT)*, ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of these critical interfaces. + Documents all related processes in applicable TE systems, and maintains adherence to all appropriate specifications, regulatory and customer requirements + Supports supply chain to verify related suppliers’ compliance and capability. + Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment, performing work without appreciable direction. + Drives results primarily through collaboration and influence, not through direct reporting relationships. + Builds a culture of agile adapting that responds to environmental changes. + Provides guidance and complex subject matter training to less experienced co-workers. + May lead or guide a small team of professionals and mentors and coaches other engineers. + Provides measurable input to the objectives and goals of the department in support of the function and business unit strategies. **What your background should look like:** + Bachelor’s Degree (Mechanical Engineering or related) with 12+ years of experience required, or Masters with 10+ years of experience, or PHD level with 6+ years of experience. + Mastery in scientific molding principles and their application in process optimization. + Master-level knowledge of mold design and construction, including mold flow analysis and DFM*. + Subject matter expertise with process validation protocols and execution - Process Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ). + Master Molder cert. (level 1 or equivalent), must know how to run a mold from start to qualified part + Experience in working with molding suppliers to ensure quality, cost, and capacity requirements are met. + Ability for problem-solving & troubleshooting complex issues in molding processes and equipment. + In-depth knowledge of quality tools (FMEA, Six Sigma, DOE, 8D/Continuous Improvement). + Experience with sub-micron tolerances for electrical connectors and sockets is a plus! + Fluent in English (read, write, and speak). + Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with internal/external stakeholders. + Practical application of MS Office software (Word, Excel, PPT, Project, & Outlook). + Strong project management skills (PMI PM process model) to simultaneously manage multiple complex projects. + Based in China-Shanghai and willingness to travel up to 25% average. **Competencies** Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork Location: SHANGHAI, SH, CN, 200233 City: SHANGHAI State: SH Country/Region: CN Travel: 10% to 25% Requisition ID: 136239 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.