Product Development Engineer

Molex; Bièvres; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Molex, a leading connector supplier, seeks a Product Development Engineer to join the E/E Transformation Architecture team in France. You will apply engineering fundamentals to create high‑performance automotive connector designs, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver robust, manufacturable solutions.

In this role you will use CAD, FEA, DFMEA, and DVP&R methods to shape concepts, validate designs, and drive quality.

Qualifications

• Design experience in mechanical products.
• Experience with analytical studies and product development.
• Ability to develop validation plans and analyze test results.
• Structured problem-solving to identify root causes.

Responsabilités

• Perform concept development ensuring manufacturability and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct DFMEA, FEA, tolerance analysis and other studies under guidance.
• Create and maintain product models and drawings using GD&T.
• Document project scope, requirements, feasibility, and work plans.
• Develop DVP&R test plans and analyze results with statistics.
• Lead root cause analysis with senior guidance.
• Select materials for plastic and metal components.

Connaissances

Product design

Structured problem-solving

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel flexibility

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Outils

CAD

FMEA

FEA

GD&T

Description du poste

Your Job

Are you an inventive engineer driven by solving complex problems and bringing cutting-edge connector designs to life? At Molex, we are looking for a passionate Product Development Engineer to join our E/E Transformation Architecture team, where your expertise in fundamental engineering principles and critical thinking will directly influence the development of advanced, high-performance products in Automotive industry.

Your Job

Are you an inventive engineer driven by solving complex problems and bringing cutting-edge connector designs to life? At Molex, we are looking for a passionate Product Development Engineer to join our E/E Transformation Architecture team, where your expertise in fundamental engineering principles and critical thinking will directly influence the development of advanced, high-performance products in Automotive industry.

In this role, you will leverage powerful design tools such as CAD, tolerance analysis, FEA, FMEA, and DVP&R to create innovative solutions and overcome technical challenges. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, take ownership of product designs, and contribute to delivering outstanding results within schedule - supported by mentorship from experienced leaders.

Our Team

At Molex, you will be part of a forward-thinking culture that values creativity, continuous learning, and pushing the boundaries of technology.

What You Will Do

• Perform concept development, ensuring designs are manufacturable, cost-effective, and meet customer requirements.
• Conduct DFMEA, FEA, tolerance analysis, and other analytical studies with guidance from senior engineers.
• Create and maintain product models and drawings using GD&T, ensuring proper datum selection, dimensioning, and tolerancing, with support from experienced engineers.
• Assist in documenting project scope, requirements, feasibility, and engineering work plans.
• Develop test plans (DVP&R) and analyse test results using statistical methods; perform DOE, Hypothesis Testing, and Capability Studies.
• Lead root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methods like 8D, 5 Why, and Fishbone diagrams with senior guidance.
• Select materials for plastic injection moulded and metal stamped components.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Engineering experience in product design
• Experience using analytical studies (FEA, tolerance stacks, DFMEA, etc.) as part of a product development process
• Experience developing validation plans and analysing test results to ensure a product meets performance requirements
• Demonstrated ability to use structured problem-solving methods to systematically determine root causes for complex technical issues
• Ability to travel occasionally

What Will Put You Ahead

• Product design experience in the automotive industry, preferably in connector design
• Knowledge of resins, metals, engineering tools and processes, and manufacturing processes (injection moulding, stamping, plating, assembly)

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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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