Molex · 22 hours ago
Engineering Lead
Lisle, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $165K/yrMolex is a global leader in electronic solutions, providing innovative products for various markets. The Product Engineering Lead will oversee the development of high-speed connector and cable systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution from concept to production.
ElectronicsLogisticsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead new product development of new interconnect products, including high speed connectors, connector cable assemblies, and miscellaneous related mechanical hardware for datacom and telecom applications such as servers, switches, routers, AI accelerators, and more
Actively collaborate with cross functional team members in signal integrity, manufacturing integration, product management, sales, state of the art test laboratories, on-premise model shop, and leadership teams
Establish and review feasibility of mechanical & electrical functional requirements for new connector systems
Knowledge share with global product development team members, applying collective experience to new product designs
Balance signal integrity and manufacturing requirements by developing cost competitive and creative designs that are efficient to manufacture while meeting market requirements
Develop test plans and product specification documents for internal testing and external customers
Clearly document and present to management: design features, analysis, and risks
Guide manufacturing and quality assurance during product launches; have travel opportunities to visit global manufacturing sites
Create relationships with leadership, cross functional team members and peers through team building activities and growth opportunities operating as One Molex Team
Lead the organization in identification, evaluation, and implementation of new technologies and methodologies to enable next generation products, improve costs, quality and New Product Development (NPD) processes
Track engineering timelines & deliverables, leveraging global engineering resources to maximize efficiency and minimize time-to-market
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Experience in mechanical design of assemblies developed for high-volume production
History of leading a cross-functional team through a product development process (PDP) from concept through production launch
Demonstrated ability to guide & influence team members outside of a traditional reporting structure
Experience with advanced parametric 3D CAD systems (NX, Creo, Solidworks, CATIA, etc.)
Experience with root cause analysis (RCA) in a new product introduction (NPI) setting
Familiarity with DFM/DFA processes & techniques
A demonstrated ability to learn quickly and make logical, data-based decisions when presented with novel tasks and requirements
Understanding and application of sound project management techniques managing team projects
Preferred
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related engineering field
Experience modeling complex components & assemblies in Siemens NX
Experience in hands-on product development via rapid prototyping techniques
Familiarity with defining and interpreting Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of compliant mechanisms
Experience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and concepts within industry
Demonstrated utilization of statistical Tolerance Analyses
Design experience with high-speed, high-density connectors, cable assemblies, and interconnect products
Experience designing products utilizing plastic injection molding, insert molding, progressive die stamping, electroplating, die casting, and high-speed assembly
Knowledge of regulatory agency testing requirements
Good understanding and practical knowledge of Six Sigma quality development tools and principles (DOE, FMEA, etc.)
Familiarity with data analysis tools such as Minitab
Prior experience working with international teams across North America and Asia
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..
Founded in 1938
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
Recent News
2026-01-22
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