Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Automotive Electronics

Molex; Grand Blanc (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex CMS product team is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to develop and launch manufacturing processes for a large pipeline of new products in our Grand Blanc, Michigan plants. You will lead manufacturing strategy, design production processes, and manage tooling and automation suppliers to deliver a robust, defect-free process that meets customer requirements.

The role requires a BS in engineering, 5+ years in manufacturing process design (electronics preferred), and hands-on

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Industrial, Control System, Manufacturing Engineering or similar Engineering disciplines.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing process design, preferably with exposure to electronics manufacturing processes.
• Experience with suppliers to build automated equipment. Understanding of automation components to build a manufacturing process with desired performance metrics is necessary.
• Ability to understand customer technical needs, specifications and advanced automotive architecture.
• Must be able to travel up to 20-30%, including potential international travel.

Responsibilities

• Understand the overall project proposal. Participate in DFA/DFM activities along with cross functional team.
• Based on volumes, proposed design, and performance metrics, put together appropriate manufacturing strategy.
• Work with equipment vendors during equipment design, development, testing, and qualification.
• Collaborate & apply knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials.
• Actively contribute to equipment performance and acceptance runs.
• Participate in equipment design reviews. Solicit observations from operators and technicians.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.
• Serve as a voice of Business Unit in the plant and make sure plants' feedback is considered by the Business Unit.

Skills

Automation experience

Process design

Electronics manufacturing

Customer needs interpretation

Travel readiness

Education

BS in Mechanical/Industrial/Control/Manufacturing Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering (advantage)

Tools

CAD

Job description

Molex CMS product team is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to develop and launch manufacturing processes for a large pipeline of new products in our Grand Blanc, Michigan plants. You will lead manufacturing strategy, design production processes, and manage tooling and automation suppliers to deliver a robust, defect-free process that meets customer requirements.

The role requires a BS in engineering, 5+ years in manufacturing process design (electronics preferred), and hands-on