Manufacturing Engineer

Molex; Lake City (Erie County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Infertility assistance

Job summary

Molex ADS is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop, optimize, and sustain manufacturing processes for high‑quality electronic assemblies. You will partner across engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain to implement innovative solutions that improve safety, quality, productivity and cost performance.

Role spans NPI through full‑scale production. You will join a collaborative team focused on supporting electronics assembly operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in an engineering discipline with manufacturing focus.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, process engineering, or continuous improvement initiatives in production.
• Knowledge of process development, root cause analysis, and optimization methodologies.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Drive manufacturing process improvements to boost quality and throughput.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to launch new products and ensure readiness.
• Lead continuous improvement to reduce waste and costs.
• Address production challenges with sustainable solutions.
• Support new technologies, equipment, and automation deployment.
• Use data to identify trends and resolve recurring issues.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation and controls.

Skills

Process development

Root cause analysis

Process optimization

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Data‑driven problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

MES

SPC

FMEA

Job description

Your Job

As a Manufacturing Engineer with Molex ADS, you will play a critical role in developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes that support the production of high-quality electronic assemblies and related products. You will collaborate across engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain teams to implement innovative manufacturing solutions that improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance. Your work will help drive continuous improvement while supporting products throughout their lifecycle, from new product introduction through full-scale production.

Our Team

You will join a collaborative Manufacturing Engineering team focused on supporting advanced electronics assembly operations. The team partners closely with Production, Quality, Product Development, and Supply Chain to deliver reliable manufacturing processes and scalable production solutions. Together, we are committed to innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You Will Do

• Drive manufacturing process improvements that enhance product quality, throughput, and overall operational performance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to successfully launch new products and ensure manufacturing readiness for production.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing waste, improving efficiency, and lowering manufacturing costs.
• Evaluate production challenges and implement sustainable solutions that improve process capability and reliability.
• Support the development and deployment of new manufacturing technologies, equipment, and automation solutions.
• Utilize data-driven problem-solving techniques to identify trends, resolve recurring issues, and strengthen manufacturing performance.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, process standards, and engineering controls that support consistent operations.

• Collaborate with quality and operations teams to drive corrective actions and ensure customer, regulatory, and safety requirements are met.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, process engineering, or continuous improvement initiatives within a production environment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing process development, root cause analysis, and process optimization methodologies.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, manufacturing specifications, and technical documentation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing setting.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience within an electronics assembly, PCBA, connector, cable assembly, or electromechanical manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of soldering processes, testing, and inspection methods.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
• Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment, robotics, or advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Working knowledge of SPC, FMEA, control plans, and other quality engineering tools.
• Experience with ERP, MES, or manufacturing data systems.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

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. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

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.