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

For more than 80 years, TE engineers and product specialists have partnered with customers to produce highly engineered connectivity and sensing solutions that make a connected world possible. Our focus on reliability, durability, and sustainability exemplifies our commitment to progress. The unmatched range of our product portfolio enables companies large and small to turn ideas into technology that can transform how the world works and lives tomorrow. With 90,000 employees, including more than 8,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 140 countries, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com

 

BU  / FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

 

Our purpose in Digital Data Networks is to create a safer, sustainable, productive and connected future across our key markets: 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Cloud Enterprise/Telecommunications Internet of Things (IoT) and Edge

In these markets, we are driving growth and innovation with an industry-leading product portfolio, global manufacturing capabilities, and the expertise and dedication of each of our employees across all functions

Manages the day-to-day operations and long term planning for multiple manufacturing functions.

Job Requirements

Overview: the Senior Manager of Footprint Expansion is responsible for planning phase, executing phase, and delivering manufacturing site expansions, new plant setups, and capacity ramp up projects across multiple geographies. This role ensures alignment with BU footprint strategy, operational efficiency, cost targets, quality standards, and timeline commitments. This position requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams including Corp real estate, facility, indirect sourcing, legal, tax, government affairs, operations, engineering, supply chain, finance, HR, and EHS, as well as externally with landlord, general contractors, equipment suppliers, and government agencies.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Participate in site selection on geopolitical, economic, supply chain eco-system, labor talent market, feasibility studies, and investment justification for new manufacturing facilities or expansions.
Develop detailed expansion project plan, budget, and resource plans.
Manage project budgets, forecast spending, and ensure financial control.
Oversee end to end execution from design, permitting, civil construction, to equipment installation and production ramp up.
Monitor and manage project risks, issues, and changes to ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to specifications.
Ensure EHS compliance and sustainability integration in all project stages.
Collaborate with HR for talent acquisition and training plans to support ramp up.
Report regularly to senior leadership team on project status, milestones, and risks.
Develop and maintain the long-term capacity roadmap in alignment with business growth plans

 

What your background should look like Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or related field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred. 10+ years’ experience in manufacturing operations, industrial engineering, or large-scale capital projects, with at least 5 years in a senior project leadership role. Proven track record in delivering larger manufacturing site expansions, greenfield /brownfield projects, or site closure. Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, factory layout design, and capacity planning. Familiarity with EHS regulations, lean manufacturing, and sustainability practices. Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills across cultures and functions. PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred. Willingness to travel internationally up to ~50%. Experience in cable or connector, or electronics industries is preferred. Transfer/Migration project management experience is preferred. Competencies SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)