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TE Connectivity MGR I MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING in KAKEGAWA SHIZUOKA, Japan
MGR I MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
Posting Start Date: 4/14/26
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
Position Overview
Lead/Support and transform the Japan Manufacturing Engineering organization. Drive strategic initiatives to close performance gaps with regional benchmarks, enhance equipment reliability, and build a high-performing team capable of supporting rapid product launches while maintaining sustainable operations and technical competency.
The role requires a visionary leader who can balance technical depth with strong people management to elevate the Japan ME function from reactive troubleshooting to proactive process/quality optimization and wasting elimination.
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field
Master's degree preferred
Experience
10+ years in manufacturing engineering within high-volume production environment
5+ years in leadership roles managing engineering teams (minimum 15+ engineers)
Proven track record in automotive, electronics, or precision manufacturing industries
Experience leading organizational transformation and change management initiatives
Demonstrated success in NPI/product launch support and sustaining engineering
Technical Competencies
Deep expertise in manufacturing processes: injection molding, automated assembly….
Strong knowledge of equipment troubleshooting, maintenance strategies, and process optimization
Proficiency in root cause analysis methodologies (8D, 5-Why, DMAIC, Fishbone)
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma principles
Familiarity with automation technologies, robotics, and Industry 4.0 concepts
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)
Job Locations:
Posting City: KAKEGAWA SHIZUOKA
Job Country: Japan
Travel Required: 10% to 25%
Requisition ID: 149976
Workplace Type: Onsite
External Careers Page: Engineering & Technology
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