Mechanical Engineering Manager

About the role

The Mechanical Engineering Manager will lead the ME team responsible for creating product designs and managing the lifecycle of Molex’s Tier I automotive antenna products for North America. You will work with the Molex cross-functional team, suppliers, and customers to create innovative and cost-effective designs, drive flawless product launches, and resolve design challenges throughout the product lifecycle. You will mentor a global team of engineers in their development.

Responsibilities

• Lead all ME design activities for VAS North America; supervise a global team of approximately 13 engineers, designers, and technicians
• Understand key product characteristics and requirements that are critical to design intent
• Work closely with Electrical Engineering to create the complete product design
• Drive component development to confirm that dimensional, functional, and appearance requirements are satisfied
• Participate in the new product RFQ process, leading the creation of new design concepts and supporting the full CFT on all other aspects of customer proposals
• Work closely with Program Management during the development phase to ensure programs are on track and meeting design/schedule milestones
• Support Molex manufacturing sites as needed during manufacturing concept development, production trial builds, ramp-up and launch
• Collaborate with MIE and production teams to resolve any manufacturing challenges and incorporate design updates as needed
• Utilize, administer, and grow engineering processes for continuous improvement
• Foster a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement to create a positive, collaborative work environment
• Make informed, time-sensitive decisions while assessing risks to keep program milestones on track
• Utilize simulation capabilities to make data-driven decisions on design concepts and proposed changes; create and execute the team strategy for use of appropriate simulation tools
• Evaluate alternative designs, materials, and processes to drive cost and/or performance improvements
• Create presentations and build credibility with customers

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in product design of electromechanical products
• Experience leading global engineering teams in all aspects of the product design and development process, managing multiple concurrent projects, and driving decision-making
• Strong background in engineering principles, product development lifecycle, and technical problem-solving
• Hands-on experience selecting and specifying materials such as resins, stamped and die-cast metals, sealing and waterproofing materials; and manufacturing methods such as injection molding, diecasting, stamping, plating, and assembly
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for facilitating technical and efficient collaboration globally within Molex and its suppliers
• Experience providing technical and career mentorship to engineers

Qualifications

• Hands-on automotive electronics/product design, with familiarity in OEM standards, product development cycles, and quality systems