Senior Engineering Manager - Advanced Development, Copper Solutions

About the role

The Sr. Engineering Manager of Advanced Development Engineering will lead a strategic group of innovators focused on advanced/future engineering technologies that align with Molex’s long-term business and technology goals. This role is responsible for driving the development and execution of cutting-edge technologies that are delivered in advance of customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Effectively lead a global team (both U.S. and Asia) of engineers managing individuals with diverse backgrounds, experience levels, and cultural perspectives to successfully develop next generation high-speed connectors and cable solutions.
• Develop strong front-end customer and product management relationships to help understand their future design technology needs and future technical challenges.
• Collaborate with internal peers and stakeholders to drive/influence the Advanced Development Group technology roadmap.
• Drive team to develop new technology ideas, patents, and patent strategies that protect the intellectual property of Molex.
• Help prioritize R&D technology projects based on long term value, alignment with Molex strategies/goals, and anticipated future customer needs.
• Foster collaboration between R&D, Product Development Engineering, and other departments to ensure seamless integration of R&D initiatives into product development cycles.
• Identify potential risks and challenges in R&D projects and develop mitigation strategies to address them proactively.
• Provide technical mentorship, training, and guidance to the engineering team.
• Present innovative concepts and technology development activities to both internal stakeholders and customers.
• Utilize and drive Principle Based Management to help deliver long-term value for our customer, Molex, and our employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor's / Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Typically requires 10-15 years’ experience with electro-mechanical products and solutions.
• 7-10 years of progressive leadership and people management experience, including proven ability to lead and develop global, multi-disciplinary engineering teams with diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experience levels.
• Strong leadership skills in coaching, employee development, driving accountability, and fostering high-performing teams.
• General industry knowledge related to high-speed connectivity and datacenter architecture.
• Proven experience leading teams to deliver high-speed products while managing the full product lifecycle from customer requirements through concept development, prototyping, NPI, and full transition to production.
• Deep understanding of the interdependencies among engineering, operations, plant manufacturing, and product management functions.
• Demonstrates sound judgment in navigating complex technical challenges, with the ability to clearly communicate actions and impacts to stakeholders including executive leadership, customers, and the technical community.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to adjust communication style for the appropriate audience.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally between 15% - 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's / Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Typically requires 10-15 years’ experience with electro-mechanical products and solutions.
• 7-10 years of progressive leadership and people management experience, including proven ability to lead and develop global, multi-disciplinary engineering teams with diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experience levels.
• Strong leadership skills in coaching, employee development, driving accountability, and fostering high-performing teams.
• General industry knowledge related to high-speed connectivity and datacenter architecture.
• Proven experience leading teams to deliver high-speed products while managing the full product lifecycle from customer requirements through concept development, prototyping, NPI, and full transition to production.
• Deep understanding of the interdependencies among engineering, operations, plant manufacturing, and product management functions.
• Demonstrates sound judgment in navigating complex technical challenges, with the ability to clearly communicate actions and impacts to stakeholders including executive leadership, customers, and the technical community.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to adjust communication style for the appropriate audience.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally between 15% - 25%.

Skills

• Deep technical expertise in high-speed connectivity products.
• Strong understanding of commercialization processes.
• Visionary leadership with proven track record in technology development, stakeholder engagement, and risk management.
• Mentorship and guidance to engineering teams.
• Technical mentorship, training, and guidance to the engineering team.
• Present innovative concepts and technology development activities to both internal stakeholders and customers.
• Utilize and drive Principle Based Management to help deliver long-term value for our customer, Molex, and our employees.

Benefits

This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

Pay

$150,000 - $230,000 per year.

Schedule

N/A