Mechanical Product Design Engineer – Plastics & Sheet Metal

Molex (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Miscellaneous allowance

Dental

Vision

Penang Bridge toll allowance

Mobile phone allowance

Job summary

Molex Malaysia Sdn Bhd seeks a Mechanical Product Design Engineer for plastics and sheet metal. You will design and develop high-power interconnect products, collaborating with Product Management, Sales, and Manufacturing to deliver robust solutions.

You will apply 3D CAD modeling (NX), perform DVP&R, tolerances, and BOM management, and contribute to continuous improvement and quality across the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant product design experience.
• Experience supporting product development through lifecycle.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD design and engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for New Product Developments, MODs, standard product options, and legacy maintenance projects.
• Plan and execute projects ensuring deliverables and timelines are met.
• Collaborate with customers, Product Management, and Sales to develop VOC-aligned solutions.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Lead engineering activities to meet customer expectations and manufacturing requirements.
• Develop and maintain product models, drawings, specifications, DVP&R, and tolerance analyses.

Skills

3D CAD design

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical problem-solving

Project execution

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX CAD

SAP

FEA

Job description

Mechanical Product Design Engineer - Plastics & Sheet Metal

As a Product Design Engineer, you will provide engineering support for PSBU High Power projects, driving new product development, product enhancements, and sustaining engineering activities. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and customers to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions that meet both customer and manufacturing requirements.

Our Team

You will be part of the PSBU Engineering team, working closely with Product Management, Sales, Manufacturing, AQP, Tooling, Reliability, and other cross-functional partners throughout the product development lifecycle. This collaborative team is focused on delivering innovative high-power interconnect solutions while supporting continuous improvement, quality, and customer satisfaction.

What You Will Do

Provide engineering support for New Product Developments (NPDs), Modifications (MODs), Standard Product Options, and legacy product maintenance and technical support projects.

Plan and execute assigned projects while ensuring deliverables, timelines, and project objectives are achieved.

Collaborate with customers, Product Management, and Sales teams to develop VOC-aligned solutions while adhering to the Product Development Process and working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, AQP, Tooling, and Reliability teams.

Coordinate with cross-functional teams to manage and execute multiple projects simultaneously.

Lead engineering activities to meet customer expectations and manufacturing requirements.

Develop and maintain product models, drawings, product specifications, Design Verification Plans and Reports (DVP&R), tolerance stack-up analyses, test summaries, and application specifications.

Evaluate, define, and manage product and application specifications to support successful product development and commercialisation.

Prioritise and manage work activities in alignment with organisational objectives while working closely with your supervisor.

Contribute to the achievement of organisational, departmental, and personal goals.

Apply Principle Based Management (PBM) principles in daily decision-making and work activities.

Manage engineering change activities, including Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in product design and development.

Experience supporting product development projects throughout the product lifecycle.

Proficiency in 3D CAD design and engineering documentation development.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, project execution, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

What Will Put You Ahead

Proficiency in Product Design & Development with a comprehensive understanding of the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) cycle.

Experience designing products that incorporate moulded, stamped, machined, and plated components.

Proficiency in NX CAD software for 3D modelling and product design.

Broad and in-depth technical knowledge in product design engineering.

Experience with high-power and high-voltage systems. Familiarity with electrical connectors, cable assemblies, and related electronic components is an advantage.

Knowledge of SAP, including Material Master and Bill of Materials (BOM) management.

Experience performing Finite Element Analysis (FEA), including thermal simulations.

Knowledge of project planning, risk management, and contingency planning.

Strong analytical skills with experience resolving complex engineering challenges.

Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across functions.

Understanding of Agile development methodologies, particularly the Scrum framework.

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.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, drivinginnovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer todata communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a globalelectronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edgetechnologies 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 ourbusiness philosophyhelps 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.

Molex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identify, citizenship status, sexual orientation, marital status, parental/ familial status, pregnancy, military discharge, generic information, mental or physical handicap or disability, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state or local law. Molex Malaysia will not refuse to hire a disabled applicant who can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.

For more information please visit our website at www.molex.com

Perks and benefits Medical Miscellaneous allowance Dental Vision Penang Bridge toll allowance, mobile phone allowan

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