Your Job

At Molex, we are seeking a Junior Operational Excellence Engineer to support continuous improvement initiatives at our Nogales site. This position will contribute to high-impact projects related to operational transformation, plant expansion, facility layout redesign, material flow optimization, resource efficiency, and process improvement. If you are motivated to learn quickly, analyze data, and drive improvements that create real value in a manufacturing environment, this is a great opportunity for you.

Our Team

You will be part of a team that drives operational improvements and transformation projects at the site, working closely with Production, Engineering, Planning, Materials, Quality, Finance, EH&S, and other key functions. This role reports to the Operational Excellence Manager and participates in initiatives that support business growth and efficiency.

What You Will Do

• Support continuous improvement projects focused on operational efficiency, cost savings, and resource optimization.
• Analyze processes, operational metrics, and workflows to identify improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to facility layout redesign and material flow optimization as part of site expansion efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvements in production and operational processes.
• Provide support for activities related to master data and SAP processes, a critical component for the function.
• Contribute to initiatives related to organization, standardization, 5S, and digital transformation within operations.
• Assist in tracking KPIs and implementing corrective or improvement actions on the shop floor.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree (completed or in final stage) in Industrial, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Interest in developing a career in continuous improvement, operational excellence, or manufacturing.
• Intermediate English for professional communication.
• Ability to work on-site in Nogales.
• Availability for occasional travel; a valid visa is a plus.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Academic, internship, or co-op experience in manufacturing, continuous improvement, logistics, materials, or process analysis.
• Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Familiarity with SAP, master data, or operational KPI analysis.
• Experience supporting layout, material flow, or productivity projects.
• Interest in learning within a dynamic environment focused on expansion and operational transformation.

At Koch, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value, and are rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the provided range, considering the knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographical location of each candidate. If you have any doubts, please review them with your recruiter for more details on our compensation philosophy.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnection components that drive innovation in electronics and support sectors ranging from automotive to healthcare, consumer, and data transmission. The thousands of innovators working for Molex have made us a global leader in electronics. Thanks to our experienced staff, innovative products, and cutting-edge technologies, we can offer a wider range of solutions to markets we had never reached before.

At Koch, employees can dedicate themselves to what they do best to improve lives. Discover how our business philosophy helps employees exploit their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

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