TE Connectivity is looking for an experienced and dynamic Engineering leader to join its Appliance team as the Head of Engineering and Product Development for the Tubing and Relay product lines, reporting to the CTO/VP Engineering. Tubing and Relays are two distinct Product Line Portfolios within the Appliance business unit of TE Connectivity with more than $250 million in revenue. We provide components and solutions to global OEM customers in the major home appliance markets. The Director of Product Development will lead a global team of Engineers and Technical staff to develop innovative solutions for these industry-leading Appliance OEM customers. This leader will build and lead a high-performing team and will have direct responsibility to drive definition, development and deployment of technology, platform and product roadmaps that will drive growth in both existing and new markets for the Appliance Business. The Director of Engineering will lead a team of 30+ engineers located primarily in the UK, Czech Republic and China.

Responsibilities

• Execute the vision and strategy for the Tubing and Relays Engineering organization, in alignment with business objectives.
• Drive Engineering efficiency and functional excellence within the Tubing and Relays engineering organization.
• Lead a team of 30+ product development engineers and technical staff responsible for the success of multiple regional and global New Product Development, Sustaining Engineering and New Technology projects.
• Develop and execute new technology roadmaps that will create and sustain a long-term high growth trajectory for the business
• Drive accountability in the organization to deliver results through TE's product development process (LEANPD).
• Partner with Operations to ensure a smooth transition and launch of development projects into production.
• Drive cost reductions in sustaining production through engineering design changes, process redesign, materials, automation (including digital factory), and technology updates.
• Partner with Product Management and the Commercial/Sales teams from both Appliances and other TE business units (Automotive and Industrial) to develop roadmaps for product and platforms that drive revenue growth and position TE as a technology leader, innovator, and partner to our OEM customers.
• Meet with and develop long-term strategic relationships with key OEM customers
• Providing training, coaching, and mentorship to team members creating a team mindset and culture that's aligned with TE core values.

• BS Engineering required. Preferred discipline: Mechanical, Material Science, Electrical Engineering. Advanced Engineering Degree Preferred, MBA desirable
• 15+ years minimum combined engineering experience with minimum 5 years in high volume product development and launch into production.
• Proven record of identifying new technology trends, mapping to technology and product roadmaps that successfully generate value long term growth for the business
• Proven success in Engineering leadership and proven people leader with minimum 10 years in combined direct reporting or matrix reporting leadership.
• Ability to lead engineering excellence in the framework of a PMO driven, projectized environment. Able to attract and motivate top technical talent and skilled in people development.
• Strong DFM / DFA / Concurrent Development Experience. Familiarity with Design for Six Sigma, lean principles, quality engineering practices and principles.
• Strong business acumen relative to project business case development and market analysis, capital management, P&L, and budget management
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong influencing and motivational skills and the ability to build strong, credible relationships with multiple organization functions (inside and outside of TE)
• Capability to work in a fasted paced, dynamic global environment with multiple changing priorities
• Exceptional written, verbal and presentation communication skills
• This position may require up to 25% travel