.Head of Manufacturing Engineering & Process DevelopmentAt TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.Job OverviewThe Head of Manufacturing Engineering & Process Development leads initiatives to mature medical device products from prototype to market through scaling of assembly processes and influence on device design to ensure DFM. This role collaborates closely with the NPI Leads and on a global cross-functional level with project stakeholders to define a competitive manufacturing strategy. Leads the manufacturing engineering team in successful execution and development. The Head of Manufacturing Engineering & Process Development develops the process strategy to move the product from development stages to mass manufacturing, coordinating, planning, and managing the activities related to the production process according to the lean six sigma methodology.ResponsibilitiesLead and manage the manufacturing engineering team, providing guidance, mentoring, and training to ensure the team's success and professional growth.Wide knowledge and experience on engineering technologies to support prototype through high volume manufacture including: fixture design, material handling, bonding technologies, QC methods, application methods, packaging, etc.Lead expert of advanced work on multiple assembly technologies (e.G. laser welding, ultrasonic welding, heat staking, sensors, robotics, vision systems, etc.)Capable to resource, delegate, constructively critique, and monitor technical work to satisfy packet objectives.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design engineering, production, and quality assurance, to develop and implement new products or processes.Develop and implement manufacturing processes and procedures to optimize production efficiency, quality and safety.Capable of identifying risks of inability to meet targeted COGS, and champions solutions to recover.Manage and oversee the implementation of new equipment, technologies, and automation systems to enhance manufacturing capabilities and efficiency.Ensure the technological and manufacturing strategy alignment between R&D, PD and Operations.Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to source and evaluate new technologies, materials, and equipment to improve manufacturing processes and reduce costs.Planning and implementation of measures to fill technical gaps/risks or failures within the organization.Provide technical support and guidance to resolve complex manufacturing issues, troubleshoot problems, and optimize production output.Responsible for the final manufacturing documents such as but not limited to: BOM, Work instructions, test plans, V&V reports, PFMEAs, Engineering Change Orders, IQ, OQ, PQ etc.Assists EH&S as needed, and champions a safety first process and team culture