Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Molex; Monee (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Molex in Monee, IL is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead process engineering and tooling for busbar products. The ideal candidate will own manufacturability and drive new product introduction while coordinating cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include contract review, process documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives. A Bachelor's degree in engineering and significant manufacturing experience are required, along with team leadership capabilities.

This position offers a salary range of $115,000 to $140,000, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, with busbars or similar products.
• 2+ years of experience leading engineering teams in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract review and launch readiness for manufacturability.
• Drive New Product Introduction (NPI) from concept to release.
• Provide manufacturing engineering support to resolve production issues.
• Establish tooling quotations and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Process engineering

Tooling design

Team leadership

SolidWorks

Siemens NX

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Busbar

Location: Molex, Monee, IL

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager leads process engineering, design‑for‑manufacturing (DFM), and tooling for busbar and related products. This role owns manufacturability through new product introduction (NPI), contract review, and ongoing production by developing repeatable processes, driving disciplined engineering execution, and building a high‑performing team that meets customer requirements, manufacturing capabilities, and continuous improvement goals.

What You Will Do

• Contract Review & Launch Readiness
  • Own the contract review process to ensure new/revised programs are evaluated and approved for manufacturability, quality, cost, and operational readiness.
  • Coordinate with Sales, NPI, Quality, and Operations to validate requirements and align before launch.
  • Maintain timely, complete, and auditable contract‑review packages and ERP documentation.
• Process Definition, Documentation & ERP Control
  • Create, approve, and maintain accurate BOMs, routings, cycle times, and tooling requirements for all busbar products.
  • Oversee sheet layouts, CNC programs, machining fixtures, press tooling, brazing fixtures, gauges, and associated process documents.
  • Ensure revision control and documentation accuracy within ERP systems.
• New Product Introduction (NPI) Leadership
  • Drive NPI from concept to production release, providing front‑end DFM to optimize manufacturability, repeatability, and cost.
  • Ensure timely completion of design reviews, tooling quotations, process documentation, and production validation.
  • Coordinate cross‑functional engineering activities to meet customer specs and internal capability.
• Production Support & Problem Resolution
  • Provide sustaining manufacturing engineering support after NPI release; monitor and resolve issues across processes (punching, forming, lamination, assembly, etc.).
  • Lead root cause analysis for recurring defects, production escapes, customer returns, and field issues; determine whether issues stem from process variation, tooling wear, operator practice, material/supplier defects, or design.
  • Support investigations into dimensional, mechanical, and fit/function issues and implement corrective actions.
• Tooling & Continuous Improvement
  • Establish tooling quotations and approve tooling, fixtures, and gauges for new products, revisions, and process improvements.
  • Oversee tool inventory, repair prioritization, and red‑tag resolution.
  • Drive CI initiatives to improve throughput, repeatability, safety, quality, and reduce cost.
• Leadership & Team Development
  • Lead the Manufacturing Engineering and Tooling teams – hiring, performance management, mentoring, and technical development.
  • Prioritize and clarify engineering projects to ensure on‑time delivery and alignment with business objectives.
  • Foster ownership, accountability, and continuous skill growth.

Primarily office‑based with routine exposure to manufacturing areas requiring PPE. International travel is required to support global busbar expansion.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 4+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably with busbars OR similar electrical/mechanical products.
• 2+ years of leading engineering teams in a manufacturing environment.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in process engineering, product development, tooling design and automation.
• Experience with Siemens NX, SolidWorks and MS Office products.

This role does not qualify 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 $115,000 – $140,000. 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, AD&D, 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.