Mid Level Manufacturing Engineer Jobs
Mid level manufacturing engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own process improvements, drive cross-functional projects, and make technical decisions with limited oversight. Hiring is predominantly on-site and hybrid across Manufacturing, Electronics & Hardware, and Staffing & Recruiting, with employers like Jobot, Tesla, and Apple competing for engineers 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing plant
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Plastics, or related Engineering discipline.
- 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
- 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
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.
- 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
- 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.
- 3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing plant
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Plastics, or related Engineering discipline.
- 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
- 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
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Mid Level Manufacturing Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level manufacturing engineer job?
Position yourself around ownership: highlight projects where you drove a process change, reduced defect rates, or improved throughput without waiting for direction. Tailor your resume to show measurable impact, such as cycle time reductions or yield improvements. Mid level roles reward engineers who can point to outcomes they personally moved, so lead with results and the cross-functional collaboration that got you there.
Which companies hire mid level manufacturing engineers?
Companies hiring mid level manufacturing engineers right now include Jobot, Tesla, and Apple, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring covers large manufacturers seeking process depth, mid-size industrials building out engineering teams, and contract manufacturers that need engineers who can operate with limited supervision.
Are there remote mid level manufacturing engineer jobs?
Yes, though most manufacturing engineer roles are tied to physical production environments. About 5% of mid level manufacturing engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in process engineering, manufacturing systems, or quality roles that can be performed partially off-site.
How do I move up to a mid level manufacturing engineer role?
Growth from entry level to mid level comes from accumulating project ownership over time. Engineers who advance take on increasingly complex problems, document and standardize processes they improve, mentor newer colleagues, and build credibility across production, quality, and supply chain teams. Deepening expertise in a discipline like lean manufacturing, tooling, or automation accelerates the transition and signals readiness for greater scope.
Which industries hire the most mid level manufacturing engineers?
Mid Level 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 demand at this level because they rely on ongoing process optimization, capacity scaling, and quality system development, all areas where mid level engineers with proven project experience contribute immediately.