PRINCIPAL MFG & PROCESS DVL ENGINEER-Stamping Simulation 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** TE Connectivity's Manufacturing and Process Development Engineering Teams significantly impact LEANPD driven new product development projects, driving for excellence in existing manufacturing technologies and methods and striving to implement new manufacturing technologies to provide improved process and tolerance control. They act as the binding element between product development and manufacturing engineering, ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of this critical interface. They support Product Development in the optimization of designs and piece parts for manufacturability by realizing sample tooling/products/prototypes. They also design, develop, and qualify tooling and processes to meet TE quality and production standards, document all processes and tooling in applicable TE systems, support supply chain to verify supplier compliance and capability, initiate and implement programs to continuously improve quality, cost and cycle time and adhere to all appropriate specifications, regulatory requirements and customer requirements. **What your background should look like:** 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. • Expertise in stamping simulation including blanking, bending, forming, drawing, progressive stations, die stress analysis. • Master-level knowledge and understanding of fundamentals of metals for stamping, tool design, calibrated fracture models, and precision stamping processes. • Mastery in stamping simulation software like Simufact, AutoForm, PAM STAMP, DEFORM, or similar tools. • Proficiency with 3D CAD modeling software for creating and manipulating complex models used in simulation. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to analyze simulation results, troubleshooting issues, and identify solutions for complex stamping challenges. • Deep knowledge of quality tools (FMEA, Six Sigma, DOE, 8D/Continuous Improvement). • Fluent in English (read, write, and speak). • Experience with single-digit micron tolerances for electrical connectors and sockets is a plus! • 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). • 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: 136243 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.