Senior Process Engineer

Your Job

You may not see our name on the shelves, but our electronic solutions are inside the products you use every day. We partner with the world's innovators to design and manufacture electronic solutions that solve complex technical challenges. At Molex, we create value by empowering people who challenge the status quo, learn quickly, and apply their capabilities to meaningful problems.

In this Senior Process Engineer role, you will create value by developing, documenting, and transferring manufacturing processes that enable new products to scale successfully into high‑volume production. You will serve as the primary process owner for assigned new product introduction (NPI) initiatives, working cross‑functionally to deliver processes that meet customer, quality, cost, and safety requirements.

Location:

This is an onsite role based at our facility in Naperville, IL.

What You Will Do

* Develop and document manufacturing process flows, work instructions, and workmanship standards; ensure effective operator training and adoption.

* Partner with operations to support and improve existing manufacturing processes through structured problem solving, optimization, and continuous improvement.

* Investigate manufacturing and quality issues, identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and document learning to prevent recurrence.

* Collaborate closely with Design Engineering, Product Management, Procurement, Quality, Suppliers, and Operations throughout the NPI lifecycle.

* Lead effective product and process transfers to high‑volume Molex manufacturing sites, which may include international collaboration and travel.

* Identify automation and cost‑reduction opportunities; develop data‑driven proposals for implementation and qualification, and communicate recommendations to stakeholders.

* Support and contribute to Six Sigma, ISO, Environmental, and Health & Safety (EH&S) management systems by following and improving established policies and procedures.

* Perform other related responsibilities aligned with business needs and value creation.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

* 3+ years experience in an engineering role within manufacturing

* Experience in developing and implementing manufacturing processes, including training others to execute those processes effectively

* Experience in measuring and analyzing process outputs to assess effectiveness and drive improvement

* Experience working with fiber optic manufacturing processes or similar precision manufacturing environments

What Will Put You Ahead

* Deep experience in fiber optics, product and process development, automation, or related manufacturing technologies.

* Proven success creating robust processes from early prototypes through full production transfer.

* Experience identifying and mitigating risk through effective process controls and validation methods.

* Strong data analysis and technical communication skills, including report writing and documentation.

* Experience with industrial robots, PLC troubleshooting or modification, and automated manufacturing systems.

* Working knowledge of CAD tools for shop‑floor layouts or communicating automation concepts.

* Knowledge of epoxies and associated material properties.

* Experience designing, conducting, or managing Design of Experiments (DOE).

* Demonstrated problem solver with a track record of identifying root causes and implementing sustainable improvements

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

In order to comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations, this position requires applicants to either provide proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status or be eligible to receive an export authorization (a license) under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations.

For this role, we anticipate paying $110,000 - $130,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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