Your Job
Are you passionate about driving innovation in manufacturing processes and tooling design As a POC Mold Process Engineer, you will play a critical role in supporting the successful introduction of new DSS cable products into our global manufacturing facilities. You will provide technical leadership in molding and over-molding strategies, ensuring innovative and efficient processes while maintaining alignment with Molex standards. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of a global cable over-molding strategy while working with cutting-edge manufacturing solutions.
Our Team
You'll be part of the POC Lab Team, a collaborative group of professionals dedicated to advancing early-stage product development and prototype execution for Molex. Our team works closely with engineering, manufacturing, and procurement functions to deliver innovative solutions and high-quality prototypes for cutting-edge products. We are committed to fostering a dynamic and efficient environment that enables rapid proof of concept (POC) execution and new product development.
What You Will Do
- Develop and support molding and overmolding solutions for New Product Introductions (NPI) of DSS cable products using a Scientific Molding approach.
- Estimate project costs and lead times for new molds, product extensions, and revisions to existing molds.
- Collaborate with Product Engineering and MIEs to review product designs for manufacturability and facilitate mold design reviews with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Manage the design, build, and debugging processes for injection molds, mold components, and equipment to ensure on-time delivery and within budget.
- Assist in the development and implementation of a global cable molding strategy for DSS products, driving process improvements and technology innovation.
- Identify and implement technology advancements for ongoing enhancements in DSS cable molding capabilities.
- Conduct tooling and equipment audits to ensure alignment with Molex standards.
- Provide technical support for production teams as needed, ensuring smooth integration of primary duties.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Recognized certification or higher in Engineering or Manufacturing, or 6+ years of experience in mechanical, molding, and tooling design.
- 2+ years of experience in a large manufacturing plant or custom/captive molding company.
- Proficiency in 2D & 3D CAD tools for modeling and documentation (e.g., Unigraphics/NX).
- Strong project management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication skills in English (verbal, reading, and written).
What Will Put You Ahead
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Plastics Engineering.
- 1+ year of experience in the cable overmolding industry.
- Advanced expertise in molding process development.
- Experience in developing and implementing innovative tooling strategies and solutions.
- Strong skills in Design of Experiment (DOE) and statistical analysis for process optimization.
- Experience with large-scale server or switch systems or working with a liquid cooling supplier.
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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.
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