Product Introduction Process Engineer

Position: New Product Introduction Process Engineer - United States
Location(s):
Hudson, Wisconsin Company:
Molex Career Field:
Engineering Job Number: 191281

Apply:  Job Molex, LLC is seeking an New Product Introduction (NPI) Process Engineer to join our team in Hudson, WI. You may not see our name on the shelves, but our electronic solutions are inside the products you use every day. We work together with the world’s innovators to design and manufacture electronic solutions that solve complex technical challenges. In this role you’ll be focused on developing, documenting and improving manufacturing processes for both new and current products that will be built in our new Hudson WI plant, plus our current plants.

You will be expected to be the main process contact for specific projects/opportunities while collaborating with our NPI team and operators to build prototypes that meet customer requirements and ensure we can build to scale.

Our Team Molex brings together innovation and technology to deliver electronic solutions to customers worldwide. With a presence in more than 40 countries, Molex offers a full suite of solutions and services for many markets, including data communications, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, commercial vehicle and medical.

What You Will Do Development and document manufacturing process flow, work instructions, workmanship standard, and conduct operator training.

Collaborate with Design Engineering team in the development of DFMEA as required per product type Collaborate with Design Engineering team in the development of DFM as required per product type

Lead implementation of PFMEA as required per product type Lead effective product/process transfers to our high-volume Molex plants which could include international travel. Launch new product lines into low volume manufacturing site Support existing manufacturing processes through problem solving, optimizing, and continuous improvements.

Investigate, identify root causes, apply corrective actions, and document quality issues that occur in manufacturing.

Effectively communicate and collaborate with our NPI team including Design Engineering, Product Management, Procurement, Quality, Supplier, etc.

Lead effective product/process transfers to our high-volume Molex plants which could include international travel.

Identify automated process opportunities as well as other cost saving opportunities. Be able to develop a thorough proposal for implementation/qualification and communicate with our key stakeholders.

Understand, support, and contribute to current Six Sigma, International Standards Organization (ISO) and Environmental, and/or Health and Safety (EH&S) Management Systems by following stated policies and procedures.

Perform other related duties as assigned by  a key contributor for customer and industry audits

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related field.

Experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Experience with implementation of new manufacturing methods including training others to execute a process.

Experience with implementation of DFMEA, PFMEA & DFM documentation Experience working with automated systems to identify opportunities and/or program new functions to improve process efficiency.

Willing and able to travel both domestically and internationally 20-30% of the time

What Will Put You Ahead2+ years of experience within fiber optic industry:
Installation, testing, troubleshooting, or manufacturing.

Experience in developing robust manufacturing processes from prototype through full production transfers, ensuring scalability and quality.

Strong expertise in automation technologies, including the use of robots and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to optimize manufacturing operations.

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