Project Engineer

Molex; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Connector team in Bengaluru. You will lead design activities, applying CAD/FEA/DFMEA to deliver high-performance connector products on schedule.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, create robust product models and drawings with GD&T, and mentor junior engineers while driving root-cause analysis and validation planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
• 8-15 years of 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 analyzing 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 approximately 10% of the time

Responsibilities

• Lead concept development, ensuring designs are manufacturable, cost-effective, and meet customer requirements
• Conduct DFMEA, FEA, tolerance analysis, and other analytical studies
• Create and maintain product models and drawings using GD&T, ensuring proper datum selection, dimensioning, and tolerancing, with support from experienced engineers
• Documenting project scope, requirements, feasibility, and engineering work plans
• Develop test plans (DVP&R) and analyze 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 molded and metal stamped components
• Mentor and develop junior engineers from technical standpoint

Skills

CAD

FEA

DFMEA

Tolerance analysis

DVP&R

GD&T

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

MATLAB

Job description

At Molex, we are looking for a passionate Project Engineer to join our Connector team, where your expertise in fundamental engineering principles and critical thinking will directly influence the development of advanced, high-performance products.

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.

At Molex, you will be part of a forward-thinking culture that values creativity, continuous learning, and pushing the boundaries of technology. If you are ready to accelerate your career and help shape the future of engineering excellence.

Our Team

The Connector Engineering team develops innovative, high-performance connector solutions that support customer applications across diverse industries. The team collaborates closely with cross-functional partners to design, validate, and launch products while leveraging advanced engineering tools, analytical methods, and a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

What You Will Do

• Lead concept development, ensuring designs are manufacturable, cost-effective, and meet customer requirements
• Conduct DFMEA, FEA, tolerance analysis, and other analytical studies
• Create and maintain product models and drawings using GD&T, ensuring proper datum selection, dimensioning, and tolerancing, with support from experienced engineers.
• Documenting project scope, requirements, feasibility, and engineering work plans.
• Develop test plans (DVP&R) and analyze 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 molded and metal stamped components.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers from technical standpoint.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
• 8-15 years of 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 analyzing 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 approximately 10% of the time

What Will Put You Ahead

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

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