Site Lead, Product Design & Development (Networking)

Molex; Pampanga; On-site; PHP 2,000,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex Philippines in Mabalacat City leads the R&D organization for the Networking Segment, aligning with global strategy to drive innovation and execution. The role connects local teams with global leadership to deliver new products and initiatives.

The Site Lead will manage 6–7 direct reports, ~30 indirect, and collaborate with AQP and Global Manufacturing Solutions while fostering a culture of accountability and PBM.

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.
• Willingness to travel internationally (less than 10%).

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 Molex Product Development Process (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

Strategic initiatives

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business

Job description

Molex Philippines in Mabalacat City leads the R&D organization for the Networking Segment, aligning with global strategy to drive innovation and execution. The role connects local teams with global leadership to deliver new products and initiatives.

The Site Lead will manage 6–7 direct reports, ~30 indirect, and collaborate with AQP and Global Manufacturing Solutions while fostering a culture of accountability and PBM.