NPI Process Engineer

Molex; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex in Lincoln, Nebraska is seeking an NPI Process Engineer - Progressive Stamping to act as a technical expert in stamping processes and support new product introductions from concept through production release.

You will lead tool development, process qualification, and troubleshooting, work with design and manufacturing teams, ensure quality and efficiency, and drive projects to successful on-time launches.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or hands-on experience in progressive stamping or related manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and tooling prints.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Proven cross-functional collaboration and project execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, qualification, and validation of stamping tools and processes for new products.
• Collaborate in design reviews to optimize manufacturability and tooling.
• Transition tooling and processes to production with training and support.
• Develop process documentation including PFMEAs, control plans, and flows.
• Troubleshoot complex tooling and process issues using structured problem solving.
• Manage multiple projects with milestones and timelines.
• Maintain safe, compliant, and efficient operations.

Skills

Progressive stamping

Tooling

Machining

Engineering drawings

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Technical degree

Tools

Siemens NX

Creo

Pro/Engineer

PFMEA

Control plans

CAD modeling

Job description

Your Job

Molex is seeking a NPI Process Engineer - Progressive Stamping to support New Product & Innovation (NPI) activities within our Lincoln, Nebraska facility. In this role, you will serve as a technical expert in progressive stamping processes, partnering with tooling designers, product development teams, and manufacturing operations to develop, qualify, and launch new programs. You will be responsible for process development, tooling validation, troubleshooting, and driving projects from concept through production release while ensuring quality, efficiency, and operational excellence.

What You Will Do

• Lead the development, qualification, and validation of new stamping tools and manufacturing processes for new product introductions
• Provide technical expertise during tooling and process design reviews, offering input on manufacturability, process capability, tooling functionality, and stamping best practices
• Collaborate with tooling designers, process engineers, and cross-functional teams to optimize tooling concepts and stamping processes before production launch
• Assemble, troubleshoot, validate, and refine new tooling and processes to ensure readiness for production release
• Support development and maintenance of process documentation, including process flows, PFMEAs, control plans, and related quality documentation
• Investigate complex process and tooling challenges using structured problem-solving techniques and implement sustainable corrective actions
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring milestones, timelines, and deliverables are achieved
• Partner with manufacturing teams to transition qualified tooling and processes into production while providing technical guidance and training as needed
• Participate in design reviews, continuous improvement initiatives, and process optimization efforts to improve quality, efficiency, and cost competitiveness
• Utilize engineering drawings, tooling prints, and CAD models to evaluate tooling performance, identify improvement opportunities, and support troubleshooting efforts
• Maintain a safe work environment and support environmental, quality, and operational excellence initiatives
• Apply Principle Based Management and collaborate effectively across engineering, tooling, quality, and manufacturing teams

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Technical degree OR hands-on experience in progressive stamping, tooling, machining, or a related manufacturing process
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, tooling prints, and technical documentation
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experience working cross-functionally to solve technical problems and support project execution

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience supporting New Product & Innovation (NPI) or new process development activities
• Tool and die, machining, or tooling design experience
• Experience with process qualification, validation, and troubleshooting of stamping tools
• Experience developing PFMEAs, process flows, control plans, or other quality documentation
• Experience with CAD software such as Siemens NX, Creo, Pro/Engineer, or similar platforms
• Project management experience
• Quality experience including 8D problem solving methodologies
• Experience supporting high-speed precision stamping operations

This role is not eligible for VISA Sponsorship.

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