Senior Engineer, Mold Project

Molex; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex seeks a Senior Mold Project & Predictive Engineer in Lisle, IL to lead advanced development of injection molded components and optimize processes across internal and vendor manufacturing.

You will collaborate with Product Engineering, Automation, Development Process Engineering and CSBU tooling teams to drive design for manufacturability, mold design, and predictive simulation using Moldex, Moldflow, and NX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Plastics Engineering or Plastics Engineering Technology.
• 5 years of experience in large manufacturing plant or custom/captive molding company.
• Fundamental understanding of metal injection molding (MIM) part design, plastic part design, tooling, and processing, as well as 2D and 3D CAD.
• Analytical skills to apply logical reasoning, test assumptions, observe results, and make corrections.
• Willingness to interact with global plants, including attending evening and early morning meetings.

Responsibilities

• Support CSBU tooling groups during design, debug, qualification, and production phases.
• Review mold designs and perform DFM work using NX.
• Debug and develop processes for conventional, insert molded, wire overmolded, and MIM components.
• Communicate concerns through DFMs and improve stamping technology and processes.
• Utilize Predictive Engineering molding simulation (Moldex and Moldflow) and NX software.
• Develop external resources to support new product development.
• Contribute to and support TQM, Six Sigma, ISO, and EH&S Management Systems by following stated policies and procedures.
• Lead molding projects specification and development, including for automation lines with integrated molding.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Mold design

MIM

DFM

CAD 2D/3D

NX

Moldex/Moldflow

Process dev

Six Sigma/ISO

Global collaboration

Team leadership

Education

BS in Plastics Engineering/Plastics Eng Tech

Tools

NX

TeamCenter

ECTR

Moldex

Moldflow

Job description

Your Job

As a Senior Mold Project & Predictive Engineer at Molex, you will support the new product development and advanced development of plastic and metal injection molded (MIM) components, optimizing product design for both internal and vendor manufacturing processes. You will be instrumental in developing robust processes and products by working closely with various engineering and manufacturing teams.

Our Team

You will be part of the Copper Solutions Business Unit and will report to the Components Manager. Collaborative team includes Product Engineering, Automation, Development Process Engineering, and all CSBU tooling teams globally. You will also interact with vendors and plant contacts.

What You Will Do

• Support CSBU tooling groups during design, debug, qualification, and production phases.
• Review mold designs and perform DFM work using NX software.
• Debug and develop processes for conventional, insert molded, wire overmolded, and MIM components.
• Communicate concerns through DFMs and improve stamping technology and processes.
• Utilize Predictive Engineering molding simulation (Moldex and Moldflow) and NX software.
• Develop external resources to support new product development.
• Contribute to and support TQM, Six Sigma, ISO, and EH&S Management Systems by following stated policies and procedures.
• Lead molding projects specification and development, including for automation lines with integrated molding.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's Degree in Plastics Engineering or Plastics Engineering Technology.
• 5 years of experience in large manufacturing plant or custom/captive molding company.
• Fundamental understanding of metal injection molding (MIM) part design, plastic part design, tooling, and processing, as well as 2D and 3D CAD.
• Analytical skills to apply logical reasoning, test assumptions, observe results, and make corrections.
• Willingness to interact with global plants, including attending evening and early morning meetings.

What Will Put You Ahead

• 2 years of experience in the cable overmolding industry.
• 2 years of experience with MIM DFM and processing.
• Knowledge of NX software, TeamCenter Software, ECTR Software, and Mold Simulation Software.
• 5 years of experience in mold design of connector components.
• 2-3 years of experience in the fabrication and building of injection molds.

This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

For this role, we anticipate paying $100,0000 - $130,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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Hiring Philosophy

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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.

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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

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