Molex

Your Job

Are you ready to drive innovation in manufacturing processes for optical connectivity? As a Process Engineer, you will lead initiatives to design, optimize, and implement cutting-edge processes that enhance production efficiency, improve quality, and introduce new technologies. This role is critical in advancing Molex's capabilities in optical connection manufacturing, contributing directly to the success of our customers and business goals.

Our Team

The Optical Connectivity segment within the OSBU division is dedicated to delivering high-quality, innovative solutions for fiber optic products. As part of this team, you will collaborate closely with customers, business units, and colleagues to ensure operational excellence and exceed industry standards. With a focus on continuous improvement and cutting-edge technology, our team thrives on problem-solving and creating value for our customers.

What You Will Do

• Develop and deploy optimized manufacturing processes for optical connectivity products to improve efficiency and quality.
• Design, quote, and manage tooling and peripherals required for production, ensuring scalability and reliability.
• Document standard work processes and provide training to operational personnel, ensuring compliance with Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Lead engineering changes, technical implementations, and layout optimizations to support continuous improvement.
• Introduce new technologies and methods to enhance manufacturing capabilities and promote innovation.
• Actively support 5S, EHS, quality, and lean initiatives by identifying and recommending improvements in processes and practices.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Photonics, Electronics, Mechatronics, or Industrial preferred).
• Proven experience in Process Engineering, New Product Introduction (NPI), or Product Engineering.
• Solid knowledge and experience in optical connectors assembly processes.
• Proficient in using quality tools (e.g., 8D, PDCA, 5W) and statistical analysis methods.
• Conversational-level proficiency in English.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience with fiber optic manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in modeling software (e.g., Siemens NX).
• Black Belt certification in Lean Six Sigma.
• Technical project management experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in introducing and managing new technologies in manufacturing environments.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

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.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

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.

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