Advanced Quality Engineer

AQ ENGINEER III 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 Overview The AQE Engineer will be responsible for defining and implementing advanced quality control methodologies, conducting root cause analysis, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and customer satisfaction. Drives and facilitates Advance Quality and New Product Development projects to ensure that TE products meet or exceed customer requirements. Responsibilities: Work with cross‑functional teams to drive NPI as per APQP/LEANPD methodologyAct as the quality interface until product/process release. Ensure PRD completeness, customer requirements, and key/critical characteristics are defined. Participate in all design and gate reviews aligned with the project plan. Support Product Engineering in DFMEA and other risk analysis activities and ensure timely completion. Support design verification/validation activities and ensure DVP&R is completed as per plan. Lead/participate in PFMEA, DFM/DFA reviews with Manufacturing Engineering. Ensure completeness of PFC and PFMEA. Create and maintain Control Plans (Prototype/Pre-series/Series). Ensure alignment with PFMEA, PFC, and customer requirements. Define safe launch plans with control requirements and exit criteria. Ensure release of measurement systems (MSA) in line with project timelines. Ensure validation and capability approval of production equipment and tools. Ensure release of external components before final product approval. Support internal run@rate with Manufacturing/Operations. Ensure completeness of customer release documents (FAI, PPAP, PSW, etc.) before SoP. Lead root‑cause analysis and drive corrective/preventive actions (8D, Six Sigma, Shainin). Support scrap‑reduction initiatives with the project team. Conduct ad‑hoc audits and implement improvements for NPI quality. Ensure smooth handover from Development to Sustaining and prevent customer complaints. Stay updated on industry standards, regulations, and best practices. Provide input for CI activities to support quality, cost reduction, and standardization. Escalate quality risks to the Quality Lead before gate approvals. Candidate Desired Profile: Engineer with university degree or equivalent with subject area: electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or degree in physics 7+ years experience in Engineering and Project assignments It would be a plus experience in Quality and/or Manufacturing Operation (Quality Engineer in Operations or Quality Supervisor) Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think analytically Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously Specialized and profound knowledge in electronics, physics, mechanics, metal and plastics Strong knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (Six Sigma, Automotive Core Tools APQP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, PPAP and other risk analysis standards) Strong knowledge of quality management standards as VDA 6.3, IATF 16949, ISO 9001 Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies is preferred Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, customers, and suppliers Ability to demonstrate strong customer focus and continues improvement attitude Ability to work in a matrix environment with multi-cultural teams Strong ability to take decisions Good English knowledge, verbal and in writing (also for presenting) What your background should look like Generally requires Bachelors degree in appropriate field with a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional level experience; Masters degree or higher or local equivalent may be preferred at this level Competencies Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more. Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn , Facebook , WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). WHAT TE CONNECTIVITY OFFERS: We are pleased to offer you an exciting total package that can also be flexibly adapted to changing life situations - the well-being of our employees is our top priority! Unlimited contract opportunity Pleasant working environment fostering teamwork Open and dynamic company culture Extensive training initiatives and growth opportunities Competitive salary package Comprehensive benefits including Group insurance, Hospitalization insurance, Meal vouchers etc. Convenient location at E40 and E403 motorway intersection Join a certified "TOP EMPLOYER" in a modern "FACTORY OF THE FUTURE" 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. Across our global sites and business units, we put together packages of benefits that are either supported by TE itself or provided by external service providers. In principle, the benefits offered can vary from site to site. Experience Level Senior Level