Optical Tech Project Lead — NPI & Automation

Flint Hills Resources; El Salto; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex's Optical Solutions team is seeking a Technical Project Manager to drive cross‑functional engineering initiatives from concept to implementation. You will lead NPI projects, coordinate with engineering, operations and business teams, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while mitigating risk and maximizing customer value.

This role emphasizes strategic planning, stakeholder influence, and program execution in a manufacturing environment, with a focus on continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• Experience leading engineering, NPI, or project management initiatives within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Advanced English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to develop project plans, manage priorities, and effectively communicate project status and risks.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex engineering and NPI projects that support business growth and customer success.
• Develop project strategies, timelines, resource plans, and risk mitigation approaches to ensure successful execution.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders to achieve project objectives without direct authority.
• Translate customer and business requirements into actionable project plans and measurable outcomes.
• Monitor project performance, budgets, schedules, and deliverables while providing executive-level status updates.
• Drive alignment between engineering, operations, and business teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support automation and capacity expansion initiatives that improve operational capability and customer experience.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, problem solving, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Technical communication

Risk management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Degree in Photonics, Electronics, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Molex's Optical Solutions team is seeking a Technical Project Manager to drive cross‑functional engineering initiatives from concept to implementation. You will lead NPI projects, coordinate with engineering, operations and business teams, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while mitigating risk and maximizing customer value.

This role emphasizes strategic planning, stakeholder influence, and program execution in a manufacturing environment, with a focus on continuous improvement and