Global Crimping Engineer | Lead Mechanical Innovation

Flint Hills Resources; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex is seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Crimping to lead global crimping activities from product development to manufacturing release. You will serve as the subject matter expert, collaborating with product engineering, tooling, and lab teams to optimize designs, improve capability, and ensure quality across the organization.

The role emphasizes process standardization, failure analysis, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to mentor teams and drive safety and efficiency initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience supporting manufacturing processes, tooling, or product development.
• Working knowledge of Siemens NX design software.
• Experience analyzing technical problems and implementing effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support crimping activities throughout the product development lifecycle, from concept through manufacturing release
• Serve as the global subject matter expert for crimping processes, tooling, equipment, and application specifications
• Partner with product and tooling engineers to optimize designs, improve manufacturability, and reduce development cycle time
• Develop and standardize crimping processes, inspection methods, and procedures to improve measurement consistency and process repeatability
• Lead failure analysis investigations and drive effective E8D problem-solving efforts for crimp-related concerns
• Support customer quality initiatives by investigating technical issues, resolving quality notifications, and collaborating with internal and external customers
• Identify, evaluate, and implement inspection technologies, measurement systems, and manufacturing equipment that improve capability and efficiency
• Design, build, or source fixtures and tooling that enhance laboratory and manufacturing operations
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality, equipment performance, safety, and operational excellence
• Provide technical training, mentoring, and knowledge sharing to global teams related to crimping standards, equipment operation, and failure analysis
• Collaborate with laboratory leadership to improve safety, efficiency, and technical capability
• Support technical purchasing activities related to crimp tooling, applicators, laboratory equipment, and supplies

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Molex is seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Crimping to lead global crimping activities from product development to manufacturing release. You will serve as the subject matter expert, collaborating with product engineering, tooling, and lab teams to optimize designs, improve capability, and ensure quality across the organization.

The role emphasizes process standardization, failure analysis, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to mentor teams and drive safety and efficiency initiatives