Manager - Automation Process Engineer 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** Oversees the development, support and continued improvement of manufacturing processes and platforms. **Job Requirements** TE Connectivity is seeking a MGR II MFG & PROCESS DVL AUTOMATION for Data & Device BU with location in Thailand. The MPDE Automation Manager will lead a team of automation engineers tasked with developing assembly processes for high-speed cable assemblies and coordinating with the Thailand manufacturing engineering team on the transition to mass production. Responsibilities: Allocate and balance the allocation of work across direct reports; review and provide timely performance feedback to direct reports; mentor, develop and motivate them; help resolve people/functional issues in the team to achieve targeted performance and retain key talent. **Lead a team of engineers who will:** + Develop cable assembly automation lines in accordance with LEANPD product development + Drive for excellence in existing automation technologies and methods + Strive to implement new automation technologies to provide improved process and tolerance control + Support Product Development in the optimization designs (DFM) and piece parts for automation manufacturability; realizes proof of concept tooling, product samples and prototypes. + Design, develop, and qualify tooling and processes to meet TE Data and Devices quality and production standards. + Support supply chain to verify supplier compliance and capability. + Act as the binding element between product development and automation engineering, ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of this critical interface. + Maintain communication with project management team to understand current and future strategic business needs + Prioritize and time manage a portfolio of projects/work efforts based on criticality and business need + Provide readouts to Director and VP level cross function management as necessary + Work with Thailand operations team to assign resources necessary for the successful execution of new automation development + Facilitate and coordinate cross-function communication across globally matrixed organization + Managing the planning, documentation, implementation, support and maintenance of manufacturing processes, procedures, machinery and tooling to improve efficiency, cost effectiveness, quality and safety. + Researching on process performance data to identify and implement process changes that improve yield, runtime, quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness. + Managing the activities and resources for manufacturing engineers, product design, and support personnel. + Providing ongoing support for manufacturing problems and deficiencies; troubleshooting technically challenging production problems **Qualifications:** 1. Bachelor or above degree with mechanical/electric related majors; 2. At least 5 years related experience managerial level in multinational manufacturing site; 3. Familiar with **Lean, Six Sigma** . etc. industrial methods/tools; 4. With 2 years or above work experience in cable assembly automation is preferred; 5. Fluent in English and good presentation skills; 6. Familiar with MS software; 7. Familiar with industrial specification (i.e. IPC 620) **What your background should look like** Generally requires Bachelors degree in appropriate field with a minimum of 8 years of experience; Masters degree or higher or local equivalent may be preferred at this level **Competencies** SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers) Location: Lamphun, Thailand, 51, TH, 51000 City: Lamphun, Thailand State: 51 Country/Region: TH Travel: 10% to 25% Requisition ID: 137915 Alternative Locations: Function: Engineering & Technology TE Connectivity and its subsidiaries, affiliates, and operating units (collectively, the "Company") is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.