Product Design Engineer (ICM)

Your Job

As a Product Design engineer on this team, you will support the seamless transition of our products to the production facility and execute design of product extensions. This position requires a proactive and independent professional who can take ownership of tasks and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, marketing, and quality.

Our Team

Molex is a leading provider in the design and manufacture of ModJack solutions (Jacks without magnetics, Jacks with Magnetics, and plugs). With a commitment to innovation and quality, we are dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions that meet or exceed our customer’s expectations. As we continue to grow, we are seeking dynamic and self-motivated individual to join our team that services the ModJack market.

What You Will Do

• Production Support:
• Collaborate with design center over design in production state. Evaluate request to changes, update and maintain engineering documentation.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to the production team during the assembly.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production-related issues remotely, ensuring minimal disruption to the manufacturing process.
• Process Optimization:
• Work with manufacturing engineering with processes and identify opportunities for improvement in efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality.
• Collaborate with the design team to implement design changes that enhance manufacturability without compromising product integrity.
• Documentation and Training:
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for production processes, ensuring clarity and consistency.
• Provide training and guidance to production staff on new processes, techniques, and product specifications.
• Quality Assurance:
• Collaborate with the quality control team to establish and maintain high-quality standards throughout the production process.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with quality requirements and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Work closely with the design team to understand product specifications and design intent.
• Engage with other departments, such as manufacturing and quality, to facilitate a smooth production workflow.
  
  
  

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of modern connector assemblies and related manufacturing processes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot issues.
• Experience in Failure Analysis and Root Cause Analysis techniques (not limited to)
• 8-D
• 5-Why
• Proficient in relevant engineering software tools for documentation.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with remote teams and convey technical information clearly and concisely.
• Good English communication skills: Verbal & Written
• Willingness to work as an integral part of a global team.
  
  
  

What Will Put You Ahead

• Prior production or manufacturing experience
• Proficiency with Siemens NX and TeamCenter engineering CAD software
• Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 Dimensioning and Tolerance
• Exposure to SixSigma or LEAN manufacturing processes
  
  
  

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Who We Are

As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.

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