Project Engineer

Molex; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex in Bengaluru, India, is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Connector team. You will apply engineering fundamentals and critical thinking to influence development of high-performance products, using CAD, FEA, DFMEA, and DVP&R to design solutions and meet schedules.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, own product designs, and mentor junior engineers while advancing innovation and manufacturing excellence in a forward-thinking culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 8-15 years of engineering experience in product design.
• Experience with analytical studies (FEA, tolerance stacks, DFMEA).
• 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

DFMEA

FEA

Tolerance Analysis

DOE

8D Problem Solving

Root Cause Analysis

GD&T

Product Design

Mentoring

Statistical Methods

Materials Selection

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

CAD software

DFMEA tools

FMEA tools

Statistical analysis software

DOE software

Job description

Your Job
At Molex, we are looking for a passionate

Your Job
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)

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

Who We Are

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.