Manufacturing Integration Engineer: DFM, Launch & Strategy

Molex; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex is seeking a Manufacturing Integration Engineer to lead manufacturing strategy and drive product launches in its Transportation Solutions unit. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, oversee process development, and ensure projects meet schedule and cost targets.

You will guide equipment specs, tooling reviews, process validation, and run-at-rate activities while collaborating with global sites to standardize best practices and enable rapid production ramp.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of strong technical project leadership within a manufacturing/shopfloor environment.
• Demonstrates courage in dealing with unknown and challenging situations (problems, change, new opportunities)
• Travel globally 15-20%

Responsibilities

• Lead Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews and provide manufacturing feasibility recommendations during product development.
• Develop manufacturing strategies (time to market and time to volume) for assembly, molding, stamping, plating, packaging and other processes.
• Develop process Flows and PFMEAs with stakeholders.
• Lead process development activities, including equipment specification and statement of work, tooling design reviews, process validation, qualification and run at rate.
• Coordinate manufacturing trials, debugging activities, and capability studies.
• Support procurement, installation, and commissioning of tooling, manufacturing equipment, and automation systems.
• Drive launch readiness activities and ensure successful launch of products into production.
• Collaborate with global manufacturing sites and the global manufacturing services teams to ensure standardized best practices and successful product launches.
• Manage project timing, risks, budgets, and technical deliverables related to manufacturing development.

Skills

Technical leadership

Courage under ambiguity

Global travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical field

Job description

Molex is seeking a Manufacturing Integration Engineer to lead manufacturing strategy and drive product launches in its Transportation Solutions unit. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, oversee process development, and ensure projects meet schedule and cost targets.

You will guide equipment specs, tooling reviews, process validation, and run-at-rate activities while collaborating with global sites to standardize best practices and enable rapid production ramp.