OverviewIn this role you will shape TE Connectivity's technology roadmap and lead a global engineering organization to deliver safer, sustainable, and connected solutions.
You will drive NPI, sustaining engineering, qualification labs, VAVE, and an innovation portfolio from concept to launch and lifecycle support.
By aligning customer needs, automotive requirements, and technology trends, you will accelerate differentiation and growth.
You will build cross-functional partnerships and foster AI-enabled, digital engineering practices to elevate engineering excellence.
This leadership position offers the chance to influence strategy, scale impact globally, and advance TE's mission across industries.
Retribuzione / BenefitsCompetitive Salary Package
Performance-Based Premio Plans
Health and Wellness Incentives
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events
Employee Resource Group
ResponsabilitàLead global NPI, sustaining engineering, qualification labs, VAVE, and the innovation portfolio from concept through industrialization, launch, and lifecycle support
Define and execute the technology and product engineering roadmap aligned with business strategy, customer needs, automotive requirements, and technology trends
Drive development of differentiated material and product solutions to strengthen market position and growth
Oversee program execution including prioritization, resource planning, risk management, technical reviews, qualification activities, and launch readiness




Lead value engineering and cost optimization in collaboration with operations, quality, supply chain, product management, and commercial teams
Develop internal and external innovation networks with suppliers, universities, technology partners, and industry experts
Build, coach, and develop a global engineering organization, championing digital engineering, AI adoption, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration
Requisiti fondamentaliBachelor's degree in Materials Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline; an advanced degree is an advantage
Significant leadership experience in materials science, product development, innovation, NPI, sustaining engineering, qualification labs, or VAVE environments
Strong understanding of automotive applications, customer requirements, qualification processes, and relevant material systems
Proven experience leading global or multi-regional teams within complex matrix organizations and delivering against strategic roadmaps
Strong commercial and technical acumen, with the ability to align engineering investment and innovation priorities with business objectives
Experience collaborating with external technology partners, suppliers, universities, and industry stakeholders to accelerate innovation
Knowledge of digital engineering and AI-enabled tools, with a track record of adoption across engineering, manufacturing, quality, operations, and supply chain
leadership
cross-functional collaboration
strategic thinking
NPI
sustaining engineering
qualification labs

📌 Functional Engineering Leader - Npi, Sustaining Engineering & Innovation (M/F/D) (centro storico di San Salvo)
🏢 Te Connectivity
📍 centro storico di San Salvo