NPI Quality Engineer: Launch Excellence

Molex; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex is seeking a Quality Engineer for New Product Introduction to partner with cross-functional Product Development teams and drive flawless product launches. You will lead Advanced Quality Planning activities, including DFMEA, PFMEA, control plans, and DVP&R strategies to ensure quality, delivery, and cost targets.

You will collaborate with global teams, support supplier quality and process qualification, and partake in weekend/early-morning Asia meetings with occasional two-week trips for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (required).
• Minimum of 1 year of Quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using Minitab or similar statistical software tools.
• Knowledge of Advanced Quality Planning tools including DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, DOE, and reliability testing.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Lead Advanced Quality Planning Activities for new product introductions and changes, including Qualification Plans, CDRs, control plans, Safe Launch, and launch readiness execution.
• Assist with Cross-Functional Program Execution with Product Design, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Procurement, and Operations to manage risks and ensure on-time delivery.
• Support Product Validation & Process Qualification with DVP&R strategies, capability studies, MSA, statistics, and qualification activities for new products and processes.
• Lead Risk Assessment & Problem Solving through DFMEA/PFMEA, root cause investigations, FA, 8D, and CAPAs to improve reliability.
• Partner with Suppliers & Customers to review supplier quality docs, qualify components, and assist with shipping judgments and product disposition decisions.
• Drive Continuous Improvement in product development quality, AQP execution, risk identification, and launch readiness across design and development; support ISO and EH&S compliance.
• Provide Global Launch Support with regular off-hours meetings and international travel to Asia.

Skills

Minitab

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

DFMEA

PFMEA

Control Plans

DOE

Reliability testing

Job description

Molex is seeking a Quality Engineer for New Product Introduction to partner with cross-functional Product Development teams and drive flawless product launches. You will lead Advanced Quality Planning activities, including DFMEA, PFMEA, control plans, and DVP&R strategies to ensure quality, delivery, and cost targets.

You will collaborate with global teams, support supplier quality and process qualification, and partake in weekend/early-morning Asia meetings with occasional two-week trips for