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
TE Connectivity provides and markets engineered electronic components, network solutions, and specialty products. It was founded in 1941, and is headquartered in Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen, CHE, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.te.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
TE Connectivity has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 22 in 2026, 85 in 2025, 75 in 2024, 103 in 2023, 93 in 2022, 81 in 2021, 76 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.