PRINCIPAL MANUFACTURING ENGINEER (Stamping) Posting Start Date: 10/30/25 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 Overview** PURPOSE Analyze and solve production engineering and new project qualification issues with the objective of establishing the Center of Excellence for Manufacturing Engineering (ME) within the company. Lead the development of ME technical standards, process optimization methodologies, cross-factory technical support, and talent empowerment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES CoE System Development (Core) (i)Lead the documentation of technical standards, SoPs, and methodologies for core ME areas (e.g. process optimization) to build a replicable CoE knowledge repository (ii) Analyze ME pain points across factories, develop standardized solutions and drive implementation and validation. Cross-Function Collaboration & Problem Solving (collaborate with production, quality, and Product Engineering functions to resolve ME-related issue in NPI and mass production (e.g., process stability, equipment compatibility) (ii)Regularly prepare ME CoE operation reports (e.g., problem-solving lessons learnt) to drive continuous improvement Team Management & Empowerment (i) Build the ME CoE team, define member roles, and develop performance appraisal and career development plans. (ii) Organize cross-factory ME technical training and case-sharing sessions to improve the professional capabilities of all team members and build an expert talent pipeline in the field **Job Requirements** Bachelor degree and mechanical related background Total Working experience 8years above Over 5 years Connector and / or Cable manufacturing engineering experiences Proficiency in core ME areas: process parameter optimization, error-proofing design, lean production tools, equipment selection & maintenance, etc. Ability to standardize technologies: transform scattered ME experience into implementable standards, process, and tools (e.g., compiling ME process manuals). Leadership: Ability to build and motivate the ME CoE team, balancing technical depth and implementation efficiency Cross-function execution: communication, influence skill Knowledge sharing mindset **What your background should look like** **Competencies** SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers) **Job Locations:** SHANGHAI, Shanghai 200233 China Posting City: SHANGHAI Job Country: China Travel Required: 25% to 50% Requisition ID: 142396 Workplace Type: External Careers Page: 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.