Your Job
In this role, you will lead new product introduction (NPI) activities, drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations, and advance our automation and digitalization capabilities. You will also develop advanced manufacturing technologies, optimize production processes, and champion operational excellence to enhance quality, efficiency, and competitiveness.
Our Team
You will be part of the Manufacturing Engineering organization supporting RF product assembly. The team works closely with cross‑functional groups including Automation Engineering, Quality, Process Engineering, Operations, and NPI teams to ensure smooth product launches, efficient mass production, and continuous innovation in manufacturing technologies.
What You Will Do
- Lead NPI execution and sample build; ensure seamless ramp‑up through robust processes and cross‑functional coordination.
- Own and execute continuous improvement initiatives across plant functions to enhance quality, efficiency, and cost.
- Collaborate with the Automation team to develop competitive customized automation solutions for RF products.
- Design production processes, establish and maintain process standards, and drive adherence across manufacturing.
- Develop and apply advanced manufacturing technologies to improve quality and reduce production cost.
- Lead manufacturing improvements in quality, productivity, and process stability using lean and problem‑solving methodologies.
- Design, optimize, and improve manufacturing jigs and fixtures.
- Support RF product assembly manufacturing processes, NPI/sample builds, continuous improvement systems, advanced manufacturing implementation, and automation/jig development.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- 5+ years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer in product assembly, testing, and packing processes.
- Hands‑on NPI experience with strong engineering capability in DFM, FMEA, and SPC.
- Experience developing customized automation equipment and jig/fixture design.
- Strong technical knowledge in SPC, DOE, FMEA, lean production, and process design.
- Ability to interpret 3D/2D drawings for jig design and product design review.
- Process knowledge across molding, stamping, die casting, plating, machining, assembly, and testing.
- Experience in sample building and NPI project management.
- Strong English communication skills.
What Will Put You Ahead
- Experience in the RF connector or cable manufacturing industry.
- Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
- Experience leading cross‑functional continuous improvement activities and operational excellence initiatives.
- Demonstrated success implementing advanced manufacturing technologies and automation.
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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