Job Description

Location(s)

El Salto, Jalisco

Company

Molex

Career Field

Quality

Job Number

186313

Your Role

Are you passionate about quality and cutting-edge technology projects?

Join our team as a Quality Engineer in Optics & Connectivity at Koch Inc. Guadalajara. You will lead quality assurance initiatives across processes and products, driving continuous improvement and innovation in fiber optics projects. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and international clients to ensure high standards and the achievement of key objectives.

Our Team

At Koch Inc., we foster collaboration, continuous learning, and operational excellence. Our OSBU team stands out for its focus on process optimization and the implementation of new technologies in the field of optical connectivity. We are looking for proactive individuals with innovative vision and a passion for delivering solutions that have a real impact on the industry.

What You’ll Do

• Ensure the quality of processes and products in Optics & Connectivity projects, preferably focusing on fiber optics.
• Implement and maintain quality controls aligned with management systems (QMS).
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions using tools such as 8D, PDCA, and 5W.
• Develop and implement inspection, validation, and testing plans for optical products.
• Document standard procedures and train operational and technical personnel.
• Manage internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with international standards (ISO 9001 or others).
• Actively support programs such as 5S, EHS, Lean Manufacturing, and Quality.
• Participate in the introduction of new technologies and testing methods in optical manufacturing.
• Fulfill the responsibilities and authorities outlined in the control plans associated with the position.

Who You Are (Basic Requirements)

• Bachelor’s degree in Photonics, Industrial, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in quality and manufacturing, preferably in fiber optics projects.
• Strong knowledge of assembly and validation of optical connectors.
• Proficiency in quality and problem-solving tools (8D, PDCA, 5W).
• Solid understanding of statistics applied to industrial processes.
• Experience with statistical software (Minitab, JMP) and ERP systems (SAP).
• Experience with audits under ISO 9001 or similar standards.
• Advanced English (spoken and written).
• Strong results orientation, analytical thinking, and excellent communication skills.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in fiber optics manufacturing processes.
• Green Belt or Black Belt Six Sigma certification.
• Experience in technical Project Management and New Product Introduction (NPI) launches.
• Previous involvement in the development or improvement of optical connectivity products.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get 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 range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

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