Engineer, Mold Project

About the role

As a Mold Project & Predictive Engineer at Molex, you will support the new product development and advanced development of plastic and metal injection molded (MIM) components, optimizing product design for both internal and vendor manufacturing processes. You will be instrumental in developing robust processes and products by working closely with various engineering and manufacturing teams.

Our Team

You will be part of the Copper Solutions Business Unit and will report to the Components Manager. The collaborative team includes Product Engineering, Automation, Development Process Engineering, and all CSBU tooling teams globally. You will also interact with vendors and plant contacts.

What You Will Do

• Support CSBU tooling groups during design, debug, qualification, and production phases
• Review mold designs and perform DFM work using NX software
• Debug and develop processes for conventional, insert molded, wire overmolded, and MIM components
• Communicate concerns through DFMs and improve stamping technology and processes
• Utilize Predictive Engineering molding simulation (Moldex and Moldflow) and NX software
• Develop external resources to support new product development
• Contribute to and support TQM, Six Sigma, ISO, and EH&S Management Systems by following stated policies and procedures
• Lead molding projects specification and development, including for automation lines with integrated molding
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Plastics Engineering or Plastics Engineering Technology
• Experience in the plastics or metal injection molding industry
• Analytical skills to apply logical reasoning, test assumptions, observe results, and make corrections
• Willingness to interact with global plants, including attending evening and early morning meetings
• Ability to travel to manufacturing plants and suppliers in Asia and Mexico to support assigned projects

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in the cable overmolding industry
• Knowledge of NX software, TeamCenter Software, ECTR Software, and Mold Simulation Software
• 2-3 years of PDM experience

Pay

$90,000 - $105,000 per year, plus variable pay issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.