Role Purpose Lead and manage a team of process engineers responsible for assembly, cable assembly, molding/overmolding, and manufacturing processes for power connectors and cable assemblies. Ensure strong execution across product development, production line transfer, and sustaining manufacturing while driving manufacturability (DFM/DFA), process stability, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities - Directly manage and develop the Senior Process Engineer, Cable Assembly Process Engineer, Molding/Overmolding Process Engineer, and Assembly Process Engineer
- Provide technical and execution leadership across product development, NPI, line transfer, and sustaining manufacturing
- Ensure strong collaboration with Product Development, Fixture Design, and Test Engineering teams
- Drive consistent application of DFM and DFA to improve manufacturability, quality, cost, and scalability
- Review and approve process definitions, validations, and line-transfer readiness
- Lead issue escalation, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions for process-related production issues
- Balance resources, priorities, and execution across multiple products and process technologies
- Coach and mentor engineers on technical depth, problem solving, and shop-floor execution
Scope & Authority - Ownership of process engineering execution across assembly, cable assembly, and molding/overmolding technologies
- Authority to prioritize work, assign resources, and approve process solutions within defined design and manufacturing boundaries
- Authority to provide consolidated DFM/DFA input to Product Development and Engineering leadership
Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
- 8+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering (connectors or cable assemblies preferred)
- Demonstrated supervisory or people-management experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
- Strong understanding of assembly, cable assembly, and molding/overmolding processes
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive execution through influence
Top 5 Skills / Experiences - Process Engineering Leadership and Supervision
- Assembly, Cable Assembly, and Molding Manufacturing Expertise
- DFM/DFA Collaboration with Product Development
- Production Line Transfer and Ramp-Up Ownership
- Problem Solving and Shop-Floor Execution
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