Quality Engineer

Molex; El Salto; On-site; MXN 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex is seeking a Quality Engineer to support manufacturing operations by driving product quality, process improvements, and customer satisfaction. You will work cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supplier Quality teams to identify risks, resolve quality issues, and implement sustainable corrective actions that create long-term value.

You will help ensure compliance with customer, industry, and internal requirements, lead RCA investigations, analyze data, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of quality tools and methodologies, including Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and CAPA.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate across functions.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Support quality systems and ensure compliance with customer, industry, and internal requirements.
• Lead root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, or similar tools.
• Analyze quality performance data and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop, implement, and monitor corrective and preventive actions.
• Participate in process validation, risk assessments, and control plan development.
• Partner with manufacturing and engineering teams to improve process capability and product quality.
• Support internal, customer, and third-party audits.
• Review non-conformances and drive containment and resolution activities.
• Collaborate with suppliers to address quality concerns and improve performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing defects and improving customer satisfaction.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Analytical Thinking

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Minitab

SPC

CAPA

Control Plans

FMEA

Job description

Support manufacturing operations by driving product quality, process improvements, and customer satisfaction. In this role, you will work cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supplier Quality teams to identify risks, resolve quality issues, and implement sustainable corrective actions that create long-term value.

Our Team

You will be part of a collaborative team focused on delivering high-quality products while continuously improving processes, eliminating waste, and driving operational excellence. The team partners closely with production, engineering, suppliers, and customers to ensure quality standards are achieved throughout the product lifecycle.

What You Will Do

• Support quality systems and ensure compliance with customer, industry, and internal requirements.
• Lead root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, or similar tools.
• Analyze quality performance data and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop, implement, and monitor corrective and preventive actions.
• Participate in process validation, risk assessments, and control plan development.
• Partner with manufacturing and engineering teams to improve process capability and product quality.
• Support internal, customer, and third-party audits.
• Review non-conformances and drive containment and resolution activities.
• Collaborate with suppliers to address quality concerns and improve performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing defects and improving customer satisfaction.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of quality tools and methodologies, including Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and CAPA.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate across functions.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications.

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience in automotive, electronics, connectivity, or high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, or similar quality management systems.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent certification.
• Experience with statistical analysis tools such as Minitab.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, and MSA methodologies.
• Ability to lead improvement projects and influence stakeholders.

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 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. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how ourbusiness 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.