Cross‑Functional Manufacturing Process Engineer

Molex; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex is seeking a Development Process Engineer to design and implement cost-effective manufacturing strategies for new products, ensuring robust design and manufacturability across low- and high-volume production. The role leads cross-functional teams, partners with tooling engineers, and drives DFMA improvements while adhering to TQM, Six Sigma, ISO, and EHS standards, located in Lisle, IL.

A strong background in mechanical/electrical assembly and experience with tooling and process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience or training.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering related to the manufacture and assembly of precision electromechanical components.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as molding, stamping, plating, and assembly.
• Experience with synchronous, asynchronous, flexible (robotics) and manual assembly systems.
• Experience debugging and qualifying high‑speed assembly equipment as well as manual processes and tooling.
• Ability to develop specifications on automated process and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret product, tool detail, and assembly drawings.
• Working knowledge of SPC and DOE.
• Experience in tooling cost estimating, quote preparation and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross‑functional team of product, signal integrity, and tooling engineers, along with plant manufacturing engineers, to ensure robust product design and manufacturability for both low and high-volume production.
• Identify design limitations and recommend improvements to meet Design for Manufacturability and inspection standards, enabling successful new product launches.
• Drive early‑stage proof‑of‑concept activities to validate new technologies or design concepts, reducing risk and enhancing profitability.
• Develop manufacturing strategies and manage tooling development to deliver quality products on time and within cost targets, collaborating with product, marketing, finance, and senior leadership using Global Cost Analysis (GCA).
• Partner with tooling engineers to transfer processes and equipment to NPI and manufacturing plants, and support debug efforts with plant manufacturing engineers to ensure product performance meets customer expectations.
• Support production plant MEs in ramp up of new products as well as required capacity additions.
• Support global manufacturing GLSS initiatives to improve cost efficiency and quality by optimizing manufacturing processes.
• Adhere to and contribute to Molex's Total Quality Management (TQM), Six Sigma, ISO standards, and Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) management systems by following established policies and procedures.

Skills

SPC

DOE

Reading drawings

Manufacturing processes knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Molex is seeking a Development Process Engineer to design and implement cost-effective manufacturing strategies for new products, ensuring robust design and manufacturability across low- and high-volume production. The role leads cross-functional teams, partners with tooling engineers, and drives DFMA improvements while adhering to TQM, Six Sigma, ISO, and EHS standards, located in Lisle, IL.

A strong background in mechanical/electrical assembly and experience with tooling and process