Mid Level Associate Manufacturing Engineer Jobs
Mid level associate manufacturing engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own process improvement initiatives, mentor junior colleagues, and make technical decisions with limited supervision. Most openings are on-site or hybrid across Manufacturing, Electronics & Hardware, and Staffing & Recruiting, with employers like Jobot, Tesla, and Apple hiring at this level now.
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Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Molding)
Job Duties
Person(s) performing this role are models for the TE core values of Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, and Innovation. While functioning in this role, you will be expected to operate at the highest standards of individual and corporate integrity, honor all commitments made while taking personal responsibility for actions/results, and foster an environment that encourages innovation, creativity, excellence and results through teamwork. Our organization strives to practice leadership that teaches, inspires, and promotes full participation from all employees, grounded in a belief in continuous career development.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot injection molding processes using scientific molding principles.
- Provide hands-on engineering support for molds, presses, materials, dryers, automation, and auxiliary equipment.
- Lead root-cause investigations and improvements related to scrap, downtime, cycle time, OEE, and process capability.
- Support mold maintenance, repairs, modifications, transfers, and new tooling projects.
- Lead CAPEX projects, including equipment justification, specification, installation, commissioning, and qualification.
- Drive continuous improvement through automation, standard work, TPM, setup reduction, and manufacturing excellence initiatives.
- Partner with Quality to improve Cpk, MSA, CTQs, SPC, and process control, including advanced technologies.
- Lead or support transfers of molds, equipment, and manufacturing processes between plants and suppliers.
- Work cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Tooling, Materials, and suppliers to resolve manufacturing issues and implement sustainable improvements.
- Develop and execute longer-term strategies for equipment modernization, molding technology, and operational efficiency.
Job Requirements
- Using best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products/services or processes.
- Working independently to solve problems where precedents may not exist and providing new perspective on existing solutions.
- Training or mentoring junior staff or new members and providing inputs on performance expectations.
- Aiding project management responsibilities in absence of the team leader/project manager.
What your background should look like
Qualifications
- Experience supporting injection molding manufacturing and troubleshooting.
- Strong understanding of molding processes, tooling, equipment, and polymers.
- Experience leading manufacturing improvement and/or capital projects.
- Strong problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.
- RJG Master Molder certification, Six Sigma, automation, CAD, and in-cavity pressure sensing experience preferred.
Education & Experience
- 3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing plant.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Plastics, or related Engineering discipline.
COMPENSATION
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $103,800 - $129,700 (subject to change depending on physical location).
- Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
- Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits.
BENEFITS
- A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.
EOE, Including Disability/Vets
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD
TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.
Job Locations:
3155 STATE ROUTE 72
JONESTOWN, Pennsylvania 17038-8741
United States
Posting City: JONESTOWN
Job Country: United States
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Requisition ID: 162480
Workplace Type: Onsite
External Careers Page: Engineering & Technology
Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Molding)
Job Duties
Person(s) performing this role are models for the TE core values of Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, and Innovation. While functioning in this role, you will be expected to operate at the highest standards of individual and corporate integrity, honor all commitments made while taking personal responsibility for actions/results, and foster an environment that encourages innovation, creativity, excellence and results through teamwork. Our organization strives to practice leadership that teaches, inspires, and promotes full participation from all employees, grounded in a belief in continuous career development.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot injection molding processes using scientific molding principles.
- Provide hands-on engineering support for molds, presses, materials, dryers, automation, and auxiliary equipment.
- Lead root-cause investigations and improvements related to scrap, downtime, cycle time, OEE, and process capability.
- Support mold maintenance, repairs, modifications, transfers, and new tooling projects.
- Lead CAPEX projects, including equipment justification, specification, installation, commissioning, and qualification.
- Drive continuous improvement through automation, standard work, TPM, setup reduction, and manufacturing excellence initiatives.
- Partner with Quality to improve Cpk, MSA, CTQs, SPC, and process control, including advanced technologies.
- Lead or support transfers of molds, equipment, and manufacturing processes between plants and suppliers.
- Work cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Tooling, Materials, and suppliers to resolve manufacturing issues and implement sustainable improvements.
- Develop and execute longer-term strategies for equipment modernization, molding technology, and operational efficiency.
Job Requirements
- Using best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products/services or processes.
- Working independently to solve problems where precedents may not exist and providing new perspective on existing solutions.
- Training or mentoring junior staff or new members and providing inputs on performance expectations.
- Aiding project management responsibilities in absence of the team leader/project manager.
What your background should look like
Qualifications
- Experience supporting injection molding manufacturing and troubleshooting.
- Strong understanding of molding processes, tooling, equipment, and polymers.
- Experience leading manufacturing improvement and/or capital projects.
- Strong problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.
- RJG Master Molder certification, Six Sigma, automation, CAD, and in-cavity pressure sensing experience preferred.
Education & Experience
- 3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing plant.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Plastics, or related Engineering discipline.
COMPENSATION
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $103,800 - $129,700 (subject to change depending on physical location).
- Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
- Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits.
BENEFITS
- A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.
EOE, Including Disability/Vets
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD
TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.
Job Locations:
3155 STATE ROUTE 72
JONESTOWN, Pennsylvania 17038-8741
United States
Posting City: JONESTOWN
Job Country: United States
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Requisition ID: 162480
Workplace Type: Onsite
External Careers Page: Engineering & Technology
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Who's Hiring
- Jobot21
- Tesla7
- Apple5
- SpaceX4
- Wolfspeed4
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing51
- Electronics & Hardware37
- Staffing & Recruiting21
- Automotive16
- Consulting & Professional Services16
Mid Level Associate Manufacturing Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level associate manufacturing engineer job?
Position your existing experience around ownership and measurable outcomes. Highlight projects where you led process changes, reduced defects, or improved yield without constant direction. Tailor your resume to show cross-functional collaboration, proficiency with tools like CAD or FMEA, and any work you have done to support or guide junior engineers. Mid level roles reward demonstrated initiative over tenure alone.
Which companies hire mid level associate manufacturing engineers?
Companies hiring mid level associate manufacturing engineers right now include Jobot, Tesla, and Apple, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of large industrial manufacturers, medical device companies, and consumer goods producers that need engineers who can own projects and drive continuous improvement.
Are there remote mid level associate manufacturing engineer jobs?
Yes, though most manufacturing roles require some on-site presence. About 5% of mid level associate manufacturing engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, typically covering roles in process documentation, quality systems, or supplier engineering where physical line access is less frequent. Fully remote positions are more common in companies with distributed manufacturing operations.
How do I move up to a mid level associate manufacturing engineer role?
Progression from entry level to mid level comes from building depth in core areas like process engineering, quality systems, or tooling, and then taking on projects you own end to end. Engineers who reach mid level typically show a pattern of increasing scope, measurable contributions such as cost reductions or cycle time improvements, and the ability to operate with less day-to-day oversight from senior staff.
Which industries hire the most mid level associate manufacturing engineers?
Mid Level associate manufacturing engineer roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Electronics & Hardware, and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they operate high-volume or precision production environments that need engineers with enough experience to manage process variation, support product launches, and lead improvement projects independently.