R&D Site Lead, Networking Product Design & Development

Flint Hills Resources; Pampanga; On-site; PHP 2,500,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex Philippines is seeking a Site Lead, Product Design and Development to guide the R&D organization and align with the global Networking Segment strategy. You will drive innovation, ensure program delivery, and coach a team of Product Management, Project Management, and Product Engineering professionals.

You will partner with AQP and Global Manufacturing Solutions, developing leaders, enforcing PBM, and enabling successful development and delivery of new products and technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business.
• 10+ years of experience in R&D leadership, product development, engineering leadership, or business leadership roles.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing technical and cross‑functional teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven experience driving strategic initiatives and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Define, communicate, and execute the site's R&D strategy in alignment with the global Networking Segment roadmap.
• Serve as the key link between global leadership and local execution, ensuring strategic priorities are clearly understood and successfully delivered.
• Build, coach, and develop a high-performing R&D organization while strengthening the pipeline of future leaders.
• Foster a culture of self-actualization, accountability, continuous learning, and Principle-Based Management (PBM).
• Ensure compliance with PDP and relevant quality and operational standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project outcomes, innovation, quality, and operational performance.
• Own site-level metrics related to delivery, quality, cost, and innovation.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration across Product Management, Project Management, Product Engineering, AQP, and Manufacturing teams.
• Act as the primary escalation point for local R&D challenges and ensure timely resolution of technical and organizational issues.
• Represent the site in R&D-related activities and communicate site priorities, opportunities, and achievements to global leadership.
• Proactively identify risks and implement effective mitigation strategies using structured problem‑solving methodologies.

Skills

R&D leadership

Product development

Engineering leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or business

Job description

Molex Philippines is seeking a Site Lead, Product Design and Development to guide the R&D organization and align with the global Networking Segment strategy. You will drive innovation, ensure program delivery, and coach a team of Product Management, Project Management, and Product Engineering professionals.

You will partner with AQP and Global Manufacturing Solutions, developing leaders, enforcing PBM, and enabling successful development and delivery of new products and technologies.