Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer and more connected world. The Principal Project Manager Engineer is responsible for planning and executing manufacturing site expansions, ensuring alignment with business strategies while managing cross-functional teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Participate in site selection on geopolitical, economic, supply chain eco-system, labor talent market, feasibility studies, and investment justification for new manufacturing facilities or expansions
• Develop detailed expansion project plan, budget, and resource plans
• Lead end‑to‑end expansion projects from design, permitting, civil construction, to equipment installation and production ramp up
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams to deliver facilities readiness, equipment installation, process qualification, and ramp‑up
• Track milestones, risks, budgets, and dependencies across multiple concurrent projects
• Collaborate with HR for talent acquisition and training plans to support ramp up
• Partner with regional and global stakeholders to align objectives and execution plans
• Manage relationships with external partners including contractors, PMC, suppliers, consultants, and government agencies
• Support negotiations related to land, facilities, incentives, and strategic partnerships
• Ensure expansion activities comply with local regulations, safety, EHS, and company standards
• Identify and mitigate operational, financial, and geopolitical risks
• Establish governance models and reporting mechanisms for footprint expansion
• Capture lessons learned and best practices from expansion projects
• Standardize tools, templates, and processes for future footprint projects
• Monitor performance post‑launch and drive optimization opportunities

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, industrial engineering, or large-scale capital projects
• Proven track record of delivering large manufacturing site expansions, greenfield/brownfield projects, or site closures
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing facilities, factory layout design, and capacity planning
• Familiarity with EHS regulations, lean manufacturing, and sustainability practices
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and cross-functional communication skills in a global environment
• Master's degree or MBA
• PMP or equivalent project management certification
• Experience in cable, connector, or electronics industries
• Experience managing transfer/migration projects

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.

Company Overview

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