Lead Project Engineer, Automotive Systems

Molex; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to lead automotive product design from concept to execution. You will ensure designs are manufacturable, cost-effective, and meet functional requirements while mentoring junior engineers in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities include capturing customer needs, performing risk mitigation, and guiding DFMEA/FEA and tolerance analyses. Travel about 10% as needed to support program objectives and customer engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in automotive product design with electrical connector experience.
• Experience leading design development and product reviews.
• Strong problem solving and mentoring skills.
• Understanding of resin, metal parts, and manufacturing methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead documentation of project scope, requirements, feasibility, and engineering work plans.
• Collaborate with product management to capture and analyze customer needs for new technology and product development.
• Lead technical discussions with customers, building relationships on Molex’s capabilities and problem solving.
• Lead concept development, ensure designs are manufacturable, cost‑effective, and meet requirements.
• Define strategies for risk mitigation and lead DFMEA, FEA, tolerance analysis, and other studies.
• Create feature/product models and drawings using GD&T, ensuring accurate dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Manage the ECM process and review documentation updates made by less experienced engineers.
• Develop test plans (DVP&R) to validate product performance, analyze results with statistics, and perform DOE and Capability Studies.
• Lead root cause analysis and provide technical mentoring; lead technical reviews with internal and external teams.
• Lead a team from a technical standpoint, delegating tasks and monitoring project health; travel ~10%.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentoring

Problem solving

Customer requirements analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

GD&T

DFMEA

FEA

DOE

Job description

Molex is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to lead automotive product design from concept to execution. You will ensure designs are manufacturable, cost-effective, and meet functional requirements while mentoring junior engineers in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities include capturing customer needs, performing risk mitigation, and guiding DFMEA/FEA and tolerance analyses. Travel about 10% as needed to support program objectives and customer engagements.