Tooling Engineer

Molex; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Paid vacation/time off

Job summary

Molex, LLC is looking for a Tooling Engineer in Naperville, IL, responsible for driving manufacturing excellence in precision injection molding. You will be collaborating with various teams for high-reliability solutions and lead process optimizations.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 7 years of experience. Key responsibilities include defining validation strategies and improving tooling capabilities. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in injection molding and tooling.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and global suppliers.
• Strong background with simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical development and optimization of injection molding processes.
• Partner with Product Development teams for manufacturability optimization.
• Drive tooling strategy from prototype through production.

Skills

Injection molding processes

Technical leadership

Root cause analysis

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Moldflow

Simulation tools

Job description

Your Job

Molex, LLC is seeking a Tooling Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will drive manufacturing excellence for precision injection molding and tooling across Molex's global network. This role partners closely with Product Development, Quality, and Supply Chain to enable scalable, high-reliability solutions that meet customer and business needs.

Location: This role is ideally based in Lisle, IL, with flexibility to be located in Hudson, WI or Eden Prairie, MN.

What You Will Do

• Lead technical development and optimization of injection molding processes for high-precision, high-volume components
• Partner with Product Development teams to ensure designs are optimized for manufacturability, cost, and performance (DFM)
• Define and implement robust process validation strategies (IQ/OQ/PQ, DOE) to ensure repeatability and capability
• Drive tooling strategy from prototype through production, including mold design reviews and qualification activities
• Collaborate with global internal sites and external suppliers to build and improve molding and tooling capabilities
• Utilize simulation tools (e.g., Moldflow) to predict performance, reduce risk, and accelerate product development cycles
• Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to resolve quality or process issues
• Ensure alignment with Molex quality systems, including PPAP, PFMEA, control plans, and SPC methodologies
• Evaluate and implement advanced manufacturing technologies, including automation and additive manufacturing, to improve speed and cost
• Influence supplier performance through technical leadership, audits, and capability development

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
• 7+ years' experience in injection molding and tooling
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and global suppliers

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in precision or micro-molding applications
• Strong background with simulation tools (Moldflow or similar)
• Exposure to automation, digital manufacturing, or Industry 4.0
• Six Sigma or demonstrated use of statistical methods

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

In order to comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations, this position requires applicants to either provide proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status or be eligible to receive an export authorization (a license) under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations.

For this role, we anticipate paying $105,000 - $145,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).