SR PRODUCT ENGINEER

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 OverviewTE Connectivity’s Product Engineering Teams optimize existing products from information or input provided by marketing, customers, Operation Teams, Development Engineers or other employees. They maintain existing products, processes, and specifications including modifications for new applications consistent with manufacturing techniques and economies. They also initiate and implement programs to continuously improve quality, and cost, while meeting customer requirements and may support and implement product extensions to existing platform products to meet specific customer requirements. They are the key experts in the products they are responsible for at TE.What your background should look like:Qualifications:- Mechanical, Material Science or Mechatronic Engineering degree (or equivalent).- 7+ years of experience, preferably in product design/sustaining for the aerospace industry.- Fully Bilingual English - Spanish.- Experience with CREO or SolidWorks design software.- Understand good engineering principles and design practices.- Familiar with Aerospace specifications and standards.- GDT – Geometric Tolerances / stack up analysis experience, Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma environment preferred.- Strong mechanical and material analysis; troubleshooting skills.- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.- Must be a self-managed team player with superior time management skills.- Must be able to clearly articulate their ideas, listen actively, and provide constructive feedback. Able to work efficiently with minimal supervision.- Leadership skills are also essential, as they are often responsible for mentoring junior team members, leading project teams, and making hard technical decisions.- Flexible to travel to suppliers as required of the job. Primary Responsibilities:- Understands product requirements as documented by TE, customer, industry, and military specifications.- Design/Redesign products to solve a customer complaint, manufacturing issues, or to support cost optimization.- Must provide design solutions for products and set up product specifications to meet business goals.- Initiate and execute Engineering Changes to support product manufacturability. This may include updating drawings and 3D models.- Determine level of product qualification testing required for aerospace products.- Perform engineering analyses and risk assessment for product reliability. - Review CoPQ and evaluate non-conforming material requests for product form, fit, function requirements.- Root cause and corrective action assistance on design related issues which have resulted in customer complaints, manufacturing, or supplier rejections.- Serve as key product contact for product management, sourcing, customer service and sales.- Specializes in optimizing product designs ensuring efficiency and smooth workflow.- Performing market research and analysis, utilizing the results as a basis in upgrading existing designs.- Analyze feasibility, cost, and return on investment for product ideas. (VAVE Projects). Master’s degree desired. CompetenciesValues: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork