Mechanical Process Engineer

Molex • Naperville Park District, IL

293d • $70,000 - $95,000

About The Position

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. At Molex, we not only employ some of the most talented people from all over the world, but we also work to help cultivate tomorrow's breakthroughs. In this role you'll be focused on developing and documenting manufacturing processes for new products that can be successfully transferred to our high-volume manufacturing Molex plants. New product introduction is critical to our ongoing growth and success of business unit. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related field.
• 2+ years working in a manufacturing environment.
• Implementation of new manufacturing methods including training of others to execute a process.
• Ability to measure process outputs to gauge effectiveness.
• Identifying root causes and providing opportunities for improvement.
• Ability to work with automated systems to identify opportunities and/or program new functions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in fiber optics, product and process development, and automation.
• Experience in creating robust processes from initial prototype to full production transfers.
• Experience in identifying and reducing risk and implementing the necessary process controls to ensure requirements are achieved.
• Experience in data collection/analysis and report writing.
• Experience with robots to augment or replace human operation.
• Experience with PLCs to troubleshoot or modify systems.
• CAD experience with moderate ability for purpose of shop floor layout or explaining automated equipment concepts (not machine design).
• Knowledge related to epoxies & associated material properties.
• Prior knowledge for conducting/managing DOE's.

Responsibilities

• Development and document manufacturing process flow, work instructions, workmanship standard, and conduct operator training.
• Support existing manufacturing processes through problem solving, optimizing, and continuous improvements.
• Investigate, identify root cause, apply corrective action, 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Life insurance, ADD, disability.
• Retirement plan.
• Paid vacation/time off.
• Educational assistance.
• Infertility assistance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree