Molex ยท 1 week ago
Manufacturing Development Engineer
Georgetown, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expMolex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics. The Manufacturing Development Engineer will play a key role in bringing new aerospace and defense connector systems from design to production, collaborating with product development teams to ensure efficient manufacturing processes and high product quality.
ElectronicsLogisticsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Evaluate new designs for manufacturability, assembly efficiency, and cost-effectiveness throughout the development cycle
Partner with design engineers to influence product architecture and optimize for DFM, DFA, and DFT principles
Define and develop manufacturing processes, work instructions, and tooling to support prototype builds and production scale-up
Evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies and automation opportunities to improve quality, repeatability, and throughput
Develop Statements of Work for capital equipment and manage on-site vendor assessments
Create manufacturing documentation including process flow diagrams, work instructions, control plans, and routers
Lead and facilitate Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (PFMEA) to identify and mitigate manufacturing risks
Support prototype builds, collect feedback, and drive design and process improvements before release to production
Collaborate with production, quality, and supply chain teams during product launch and handoff to ensure readiness and smooth transition
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or master's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field
2 to 5 years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering, preferably in high-reliability or precision industries such as aerospace, defense, or electronics
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, molding, stamping, plating, assembly, and automation
Experience with process documentation, work instructions, and manufacturing standards
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work effectively under normal supervision
Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and operations teams
Preferred
Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) or production launch for complex electromechanical assemblies
Hands-on experience with automation, fixture design, and manufacturing equipment integration
Experience developing cable-assembly or connector manufacturing processes
Proficiency with CAD and PLM systems for reviewing designs and developing tooling concepts
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles
Familiarity with PFMEA, control plans, and process validation techniques
Proven ability to manage projects in a fast-paced development environment
Understanding of aerospace and defense quality systems and standards (AS9100, MIL-STD, IPC, etc.)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Life insurance
ADD
Disability
Retirement
Paid vacation/time off
Educational assistance
Infertility assistance
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Company
Molex
Molex supplies electronic interconnect solutions and connectivity products for a broad range of industries. It is a sub-organization of Koch, Inc..
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2013-09-09Acquired
Leadership Team
Martin Slark
CEO
Alexandra Haser
Senior Industry Standards Engineer
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