Senior Quality & Reliability Engineer

TE Connectivity South Dakota, United States of America

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Job Description

Job Title: Senior Quality & Reliability Engineer

Posting Start Date: 4/1/26

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

Ensure compliance with quality standards in manufacturing processes, guaranteeing that products meet customer requirements and applicable regulations. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, optimize processes, and minimize Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ). Coordinate inspection, audit, and certification activities, manage internal and external non-conformances, and promote a strong quality culture through training and cross-functional collaboration.

Job Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Quality Problem Solving

Identify and analyze quality issues in production processes
Apply problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa)
Implement and follow up on corrective and preventive actions

Quality Reporting & Metrics

Track and analyze scrap, FPY, blocked stock, and internal/external rejections
Prepare periodic quality performance reports and KPIs

Continuous Improvement & Cost Reduction

Lead CoPQ reduction initiatives
Identify process optimization opportunities
Apply TEOA and Six Sigma tools to improve efficiency

Non-Conformance & Supplier Management

Coordinate responses to internal and external rejections
Lead supplier non-conformance notifications and follow-up
Evaluate supplier corrective action effectiveness

Inspection & Documentation

Define inspection characteristics per part number
Review and update quality documentation (PMC, QIP, CC, etc.)
Ensure compliance with customer and regulatory standards

Certifications & New Product Introduction

Certify new part numbers according to AS9100
Support MRB activities and non-conforming material disposition
Lead Safe Launch activities for new products

Training & Customer Requirements

Train operators on quality criteria and defect detection
Ensure compliance with special customer requirements
Support customer and external audits

Engineering Changes

Review and approve engineering changes impacting product quality
Maintain traceability and approval records

Safety

Report unsafe conditions or acts
Stop any activity that may cause accidents, injuries, or losses

What your background should look like

Education & Background

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Aerospace, Mechatronics, or related fields)
Experience in manufacturing and quality environments (aerospace preferred)

Technical Knowledge & Systems

Use of measurement tools and inspection equipment
Blueprint reading and technical specifications interpretation
Quality Management Systems: AS9100, ISO 9001, or equivalent
Local quality systems: Traceability, Skip Lot, ALIS, PMC, QIP
SAP, Microsoft Office, Minitab

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

Technical

Computer equipment
Measurement instruments (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, basic optical comparator, etc.)

Behavioral

Analytical and well-organized
Results-driven
High integrity and accountability
Innovative mindset
Strong problem-solving skills
Effective communication and teamwork
Ability to train and coach operators

Competencies

SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)

Job Locations:

Posting City: TECATE BC

Job Country: Mexico

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Requisition ID: 150362

Workplace Type: Onsite

External Careers Page: Engineering & Technology

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