Product Development Engineer

Flint Hills Resources; Bièvres; Sur place; EUR 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Molex in Europe is seeking a Product Development Engineer to join the E/E Transformation Architecture team, applying CAD, FEA, DFMEA and DVP&R to develop high‑performance automotive connectors.

You will lead concept development, ensure designs are manufacturable and cost‑effective, document project scope, and develop test plans while collaborating with cross‑functional teams and receiving mentorship from senior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience using analytical studies (FEA, tolerance stacks, DFMEA) as part of a product development process.
• Experience developing validation plans and analysing test results to ensure a product meets performance requirements.
• Ability to travel occasionally.
• Automotive connector design experience is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Perform concept development ensuring manufacturability and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct DFMEA, FEA, tolerance analysis with guidance.
• Create and maintain product models and drawings using GD&T.
• Document project scope, requirements, feasibility, and work plans.
• Develop test plans (DVP&R) and analyse results using statistical methods.
• Lead root-cause analysis using structured problem-solving methods like 8D, 5 Why, and Fishbone diagrams.
• Select materials for plastic injection moulded and metal stamped components.

Connaissances

Analytical methods

DFMEA

FEA

Tolerance analysis

DOE / statistics

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Outils

CAD

GD&T

FEA software

Description du poste

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
• 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)

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.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.