Product Engineer

Description

**Your Role** The selected candidate will be responsible for supporting the local production site by providing specific technical information related to manufactured products, including but not limited to: drawing interpretation, technical specifications; Risk assessment (legal, safety, economic); supporting and developing test configurations and test plans; problem resolution and root cause analysis; validation; and, if required, leading implementation of product engineering changes, new products, and components. **Our Team** Molex creates connections for life by enabling technologies that transform the future and improve lives. With a presence in more than 40 countries, Molex offers a full range of connectivity products, services, and solutions for the data communications, medical, industrial, automotive, and consumer electronics industries. **What You’ll Do** * Provide guidance to operations on customer and technical specifications related to products. * Related to product design root causes. * Maintain ongoing interaction with the local EDP/technical center team regarding key product issues until closure. * Field and warranty support: perform analysis on customer warranties/returns and communicate feedback to the local EDP team or Technical Center. * Generate and regularly report (typically monthly) local product engineering metrics measuring: * Root cause analysis * Open-door problem-solving sessions * Support engineering changes, feasibility analysis, and impact on production * Support/facilitate/lead Product Value Engineering workshops, such as idea generation for cost reduction and scrap reduction. Share information with other sites. * Support design meetings and workshops. Provide feedback on the production site during product development phases (e.g., site input as "production-type" and design for manufacturability) * Deliver basic and advanced product training to all employees at the local site. * Core local production site primary engineering changes. Collaborate with PDE and PjM to develop an appropriate implementation strategy. * Maintain an up-to-date list of product-specific requirements by technology or customer. **Who You Are** * Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, industrial, electrical engineering, or a related field * Computer skills: basic software (Office). Minitab or similar is preferred * Problem-solving skills, such as DOE, 8D, Red X, etc. * Ability to conduct in-depth, detailed analysis of mechanical and electrical components * Strong technical skills and understanding of technical specifications (technical and test requirements) * Knowledge of CAD and drawings, including SPC and GD\&T * Proven ability to deliver clear (written) technical reports for customers and suppliers **What Would Give You an Edge** * Experience in connector or automotive product design * Experience in manufacturing processes such as plastic injection molding, stamping, plating, and assembly * Familiarity with automotive product development and validation requirements * Fundamentals of GD\&T and stack-up analysis * DFMEA and basic design risk assessment At Koch, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value, and earn rewards 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 stated range, depending on each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please discuss them with your recruiter for further details on our compensation philosophy. **Who We Are** As a Koch company, Molex is a leading provider of connectors and interconnect components that drive innovation in electronics and support industries ranging from automotive and healthcare to consumer and data transmission. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global leader in electronics. Thanks to our experienced workforce, innovative products, and cutting-edge technologies, we can offer a broader range of solutions to markets we’ve never reached before. At Koch, employees can focus on what they do best to improve lives. Discover how our business philosophy helps employees unlock their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. (AP1\) My recommendation is: Support: problem statement and root cause definition Responsible parties: implement corrective and systemic actions for design root causes