Senior Product Design Engineer

Flint Hills Resources; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex in Singapore seeks an Engineer in Product Design to drive new product projects from concept to market, researching and developing innovative designs while leading development activities and lifecycle support focused on customer needs and manufacturing improvements.

You will join a dynamic design team collaborating with Marketing, Project Management, Operations and Quality across time zones to deliver robust products and strengthen partnerships with customers and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Engineering with a mechanical/manufacturing focus.
• 5+ years in product design and development, preferably connector design.
• Strong design engineering knowledge, creativity and problem-solving.
• Experience in design control, management and engineering analysis.
• Effective communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review customer requirements and conduct design feasibility studies.
• Lead design reviews, verification, and design FMEA for manufacturability.
• Manage design documentation and patent considerations with Legal.
• Support product introduction by visiting customers and partners.
• Provide engineering support for modifications, cost reductions and process improvements.
• Train and mentor other engineers and support initiatives.

Skills

Engineering degree

Lead design projects

CAD design

Design control

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Degree or Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical/Manufacturing)

Tools

NX CAD

Job description

As a Engineer in Product Design within our Datacom and Specialty Solutions Division (DSS), you will drive the successful development of new product projects from concept through to market introduction. You will research and develop innovative designs, lead design and development activities, and support products through their lifecycle with a focus on meeting customer requirements and improving manufacturing processes.

Our Team

You will be part of a dynamic product design team working across multiple departments such as Product Marketing, Project Management, Manufacturing Operations, and Quality, spanning different time zones. Collaboration with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders is critical to your success.

What You Will Do

• Review customer requirements and conduct design feasibility studies
• Benchmark competitor designs and generate innovative design proposals using CAD
• Lead design reviews, design verification, and conduct design FMEA to ensure manufacturability and reliability
• Manage design documentation, patent considerations, and coordinate with Legal for patent opinions
• Support product introduction by visiting customers and manufacturing partners as required
• Provide engineering support for product modifications, cost reductions, and process improvements
• Participate in cost reduction activities and respond to customer design-related issues
• Train and mentor other engineers and support departmental initiatives

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Degree or Diploma in Engineering (preferably Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in product design and development, preferably in connector design and manufacturing
• Strong product design engineering knowledge with creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Experience in design control, management, and engineering analysis
• Effective communication and leadership abilities
• Experience in leading and coaching as a supervisor

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience working with NX CAD software
• Prior involvement in manufacturing environments supporting process improvements
• Familiarity with product reliability testing and agency approvals (UL, CSA, TUV)

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 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 our business 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.