4/13/26
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 Description:
Job OverviewWe are seeking a highly motivated Senior Manufacturing and Process Development Engineer - Fiber Optics to drive the design, development, and implementation of next generation manufacturing technologies and processes for our fiber optic products. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our Product Development and Operations teams to ensure seamless product launches, cost-effective designs, and efficient manufacturing processes.
***THIS POSITION IS 100% ON-SITE AT THE ARDEN, NC FACILITY**Job Requirements- Execute manufacturing deliverables for the New Product Development (NPD) Phase Gate process
- Provide DFM/DFA input during early stages of product design
- Conduct manufacturing capacity analysis and value stream mapping
- Develop and implement new manufacturing technologies and automation
- Apply lean manufacturing principles to drive cost optimization and productivity
What your background should look like- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Optical, or Manufacturing Engineering (Required)
- 5- 8 years of hands- on experience in a manufacturing environment
- Proficiency with 3D CAD software and Microsoft Office applications
- Knowledge of machines, equipment, and process design, development, and deployment
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
- Excellent communication skills and collaboration across all levels of the organization
- Willing to travel up to 25% to other TE facilities in UK, India and others within US
- Due to ITAR regulations, ship or US lawful permanent residency () is required to apply for this position.
Preferred Qualifications- Knowledge and experience implementing Lean Six Sigma principles
- Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification
- 2+ Years experience with fiber optic cable assembly
CompetenciesSET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)
ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITYTE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.
Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
COMPENSATION Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $102,700 - $154,000 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits
BENEFITS A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.
EOE, Including Disability/VetsIMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUDTE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity
never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come
only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.
Job Locations:150 Old Shoals Road
Arden, North Carolina 28704
United States
Posting City: Arden
Job Country: United States
Travel Required: 10% to 25%
Requisition ID: 150301
Workplace Type: Onsite
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