Senior Mold Project Engineer — MIM & Predictive Modeling

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

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.