TE Connectivity's Molding Teams operate assigned automated molding machinery, ensure component flow, troubleshoot and correct machinery issues to ensure quality and productivity. They perform changeovers and setups according to production schedule, perform quality checks according to established processes and document the results as required by our quality procedures. Every team member is responsible for maintaining housekeeping and organization of the work area as well as following TE Connectivity's EH&S policies and procedures. Role Objective Production Cell Engineer Responsibilities Responsible for SAFE compliances and achieving the value stream/cell KPIs. Lead value stream and ensure rated output, completion of daily and monthly production schedule. Production tracking on daily basis and ensure all the internal external customers are served on time. Responsible for process trouble shooting and standardization as per scientific molding process. Responsible for molding and assembly capacity planning & load balancing to maximize production. Responsible for SQCD (Safety, quality, cost & delivery), drive daily SQCD meeting along with CFT. Preparation of production schedule along with SCM planner and ensure plan adherence by close coordination with all cross functional teams (ME, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, Tooling, etc.) Drive and engage employees in generating improvement ideas/suggestions/Kaizens. Identifies non-value add activities and waste, initiate and drive improvement activities Closely monitoring the downtimes due to mold and machine breakdowns and quality rejections. Analyze and find root cause using problem solving techniques. Timely reporting of scrap in SAP and production data in system. Plan and execution of NPD projects along with project management team. Responsible to closely monitoring of RM inventory at defined level & ensure efficient usage. Maintain 5S in value stream, drive continuous improvement projects. Follow Pull, Kanban and other lean systems (As per TEOA). Training and developing team on soft and technical skills. Education AND Knowledge BE/ B.Tech (Mechanical) Post-graduation (CIPET) Critical Experience More than 6 years of experience in Automotive molding manufacturing industry. Handling of molding and assembly Production, process trouble shooting, material planning, inventory management and team development. Very good hands-on experience in the operation of All electric high-speed molding machines and SPMs, like Arburg; Fanuc; Demag; Engel High speed assembly machines, welding, soldering, potting, stitching. Integrated auxiliaries like o 4-6 axis Robot, o Cavity pressure system. o Mold temperature controller o Hot runner system o Mold vacuum o Centralized feeding system o Blending system for masterbatch and regrind. Good knowledge of engineering materials and the quality defects can occur during process. Able to find and drive COPQ reduction activities and propose solutions for the internal defects during production Automotive connector manufacturing experience would be an advantage High precision mold handling experience Should know the SMED concept in molding to optimize the changeover. Should have the basic understanding of the mold construction to minimize the trouble shooting time. Inlay molding/ over molding work experience in different projects. Should know the scientific molding process. Should know the effective recycling of the runner in close loop system. Hands on experience in the inventory management. Able to understand the product drawings/ dimensions and the criticality. Have handled TPM and lean practice implementation, Kaizen activity and improving asset utilization through proper planning and improvement actions. Competencies Technical capabilities: Expert functional/domain knowledge Strategic agility: Identifying relevant technology trends and opportunities and leveraging TE global technology to increase competitive position and increased value to customer Application Engineering: Ability to understand customer requirements & offer engineering solutions Engineering management across cross functional teams: Developing technical roadmaps to align with market direction & communicating it across business units, management & customers to share applicable technology Global-local stakeholder alignment: Developing relationships and partnerships with key customers, industry leaders and core suppliers both locally & globally Optimizing engineering & innovation: Defining & managing IP strategy & constantly improving products through R&D Building people capability: Training and mentoring engineers with the necessary skill set, assuring succession & workforce planning & organizational capability Quality controller: Ability to assure quality for services, labels & labs
