Manufacturing & Process Development Engineer II - Assembly Automation (Onsite)

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 Overview This role reports to the Manufacturing Engineer Manager and is based in the Raleigh, NC area, supporting the Fuquay-Varina facility ONSITE.  Travel is estimated at 10-25%. The Manufacturing and Process Development Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes with a focus on automation systems.  This role includes a mix of projects related to new product introduction and sustaining existing processes. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with automated assembly systems, robotics, and lean manufacturing methodologies. Job Requirements Manufacturing Process Improvement Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve productivity, quality, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). Analyze process performance and identify opportunities to reduce scrap, downtime, and cycle times. Lead continuous improvement projects utilizing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles. Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis of production and quality issues. Collaborate with tooling suppliers and maintenance teams to improve mold performance and reliability. Monitor molding performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed. Automation & Equipment Engineering Lead automation initiatives to improve safety, labor efficiency, and production throughput. Specify, procure, install, and validate automated equipment and robotic systems. Develop equipment requirements, statements of work, and project justifications. Coordinate equipment integration with PLCs, robotics, vision systems, conveyors, and ancillary equipment. Support programming and troubleshooting of automated manufacturing systems. Project Management Manage automation capital projects from concept through production implementation. Develop project timelines, budgets, and ROI analyses. Coordinate activities with production, quality, maintenance, tooling, and suppliers. Ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget. Quality & Compliance Support PFMEA, Control Plans, process validations, and capability studies. Participate in corrective and preventive action activities. Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality management systems. Assist with customer audits and quality investigations. Documentation & Reporting Generate and maintain manufacturing documentation, process flow diagrams, and equipment specifications. Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) including efficiency, scrap, downtime, and yield. Provide technical training and support to production personnel and technicians. What your background should look like Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineerin g, Mechanical Engineering,  Industrial…