Senior / Process Engineer

Molex (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Miscellaneous allowance

Dental

Vision

Penang Bridge toll allowance

Mobile phone allowance

Job summary

Molex Malaysia Auto Assembly is seeking a Process Engineer to deliver and sustain high-quality connector production with zero defects, leading process maintenance and improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with transfer and design teams, MQAs, and OPEX to implement advanced tooling, process control, and documentation, including PFMEA, CPQ analysis and SPC. 3+ years experience required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electronics, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Process Engineer or Mechanical Engineer within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in manufacturing engineering and process improvement.
• Strong technical understanding of production processes, equipment, and quality systems.
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams in a production setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive project improvements, including capacity expansion and operational enhancements.
• Champion continuous improvement of mass production assembly processes to enhance efficiency and product quality.
• Monitor and improve KPIs such as POEE, QAP, and COPQ to achieve operational targets.
• Analyze processes to identify opportunities for increased productivity, waste reduction, and sustained quality performance.
• Collaborate with MQA engineers to manage customer complaints (QN), internal quality notifications (IQN), and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Troubleshoot machine issues and manage tooling/jig maintenance to ensure smooth production operations.
• Initiate and implement process and product improvement initiatives across teams.
• Partner with vendors on the design of assembly fixtures and support procurement planning.
• Lead and qualify new product transfers to ensure successful production ramp-up.
• Develop and release production documentation such as PFMEA, process flow charts, work instructions, tooling lists, spare parts lists, GR&R studies, CPK, and SPC analysis.
• Train engineers and technicians on best practices, work methods, and connector assembly technologies.
• Support organizational initiatives including IATF 16949, ISO9001, Six Sigma, and Kaizen practices.
• Collaborate with OPEX teams on system automation, utilizing tools such as Power Query and Power BI.
• Contribute to additional ad hoc assignments as required.

Tools

Power BI

Excel

SQL

Power Query

Siemens NX

CAD/CAM

SolidWorks

Job description

The Process Engineer is responsible for delivering and sustaining high-quality connector production while achieving high productivity with zero defects. This role leads process maintenance, continuous improvement initiatives, and the resolution of debugging and new product issues, while coordinating closely with transfer and design teams. The position also drives projects related to product transfers, capacity expansion, tooling/jig development, and qualification.

Our Team

You will be part of the Molex Malaysia Auto Assembly team, working within a manufacturing environment focused on connector assembly excellence. The team collaborates closely with quality, operations, design, transfer teams, and external vendors to drive process optimization and product performance.

What You Will Do

Lead and drive project improvements, including capacity expansion and operational enhancements.

Champion continuous improvement of mass production assembly processes to enhance efficiency and product quality.

Monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) such as POEE, QAP, and COPQ to achieve operational targets.

Analyze processes to identify opportunities for increased productivity, waste reduction, and sustained quality performance.

Collaborate with MQA engineers to manage customer complaints (QN), internal quality notifications (IQN), and implement both corrective and preventive actions.

Troubleshoot machine issues and manage tooling/jig maintenance to ensure smooth production operations.

Initiate and implement process and product improvement initiatives across teams.

Partner with vendors on the design of assembly fixtures and support procurement planning.

Lead and qualify new product transfers to ensure successful production ramp-up.

Develop and release production documentation such as PFMEA, process flow charts, work instructions, tooling lists, spare parts lists, GR&R studies, CPK, and SPC analysis.

Train engineers and technicians on best practices, work methods, and connector assembly technologies.

Support organizational initiatives including IATF 16949, ISO9001, Six Sigma, and Kaizen practices.

Collaborate with OPEX teams on system automation, utilizing tools such as Power Query and Power BI.

Contribute to additional ad hoc assignments as required.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electronics, or a related Engineering discipline.

Minimum 3 years of experience as a Process Engineer or Mechanical Engineer within a manufacturing environment.

Proven experience in manufacturing engineering and process improvement.

Strong technical understanding of production processes, equipment, and quality systems.

Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams in a production setting.

What Will Put You Ahead

Demonstrated ability to lead projects end-to-end, working effectively with internal teams, external partners, and vendors.

Ability to read engineering drawings and perform shop floor calculations, including trigonometry, geometry, and GD&T.

Strong knowledge of data automation and visualization tools, including Power BI, Excel, SQL, and Power Query.

Proficiency in manufacturing design software such as Siemens NX, CAD/CAM, and SolidWorks.

Solid understanding of process characteristics (Man, Machine, Material) and strong analytical and time management skills.

Strong communication, planning, and analytical capabilities with excellent problem-solving skills.

Ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and collaborate within cross-functional teams.

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, 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, 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.

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Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Medical Devices 101-1,000 employees

Molex brings together innovation and technology to deliver electronic solutions to customers worldwide. With a presence in more than 40 countries, Molex offers a full suite of solutions and services for many markets, including data communications, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, commercial vehicle and medical.

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

Molex brings together innovation and technology to deliver electronic solutions to customers worldwide. With a presence in more than 40 countries, Molex offers a full suite of solutions and services for many markets, including data communications, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, commercial vehicle and medical.

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