Process Engineer
 Molex | |
$70,000.00 - $95,000.00 / yr
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life insurance, parental leave
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 United States, Illinois, Naperville | |
 Mar 26, 2025 | |
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Process Engineer
You may not see our name on the shelves, but our electronic solutions are inside the products you use every day. We work together with the world's innovators to design and manufacture electronic solutions that solve complex technical challenges. At Molex, we not only employ some of the most talented people from all over the world, but we also work to help cultivate tomorrow's breakthroughs. In this role you'll be focused on developing and documenting manufacturing processes for new products that can be successfully transferred to our high-volume manufacturing Molex plants. New product introduction is critical to our ongoing growth and success of business unit. You will be expected to be the main process contact for specific projects/opportunities while collaborating with our NPI team and operators to build prototypes that meet customer requirements. What You Will Do * Development and document manufacturing process flow, work instructions, workmanship standard, and conduct operator training. * Support existing manufacturing processes through problem solving, optimizing, and continuous improvements. * Investigate, identify root cause, apply corrective action, and document quality issues that occur in manufacturing. * Effectively communicate and collaborate with our NPI team including Design Engineering, Product Management, Procurement, Quality, Supplier, etc. * Lead effective product/process transfers to our high-volume Molex plants which could include international travel. * Identify automated process opportunities as well as other cost saving opportunities. Be able to develop a thorough proposal for implementation/qualification and communicate with our key stake holders. * Understand, support, and contribute to current Six Sigma, International Standards Organization (ISO) and Environmental, and/or Health and Safety (EH&S) Management Systems by following stated policies and procedures. * Who You Are * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related field. * 2+ years working in a manufacturing environment. * Implementation of new manufacturing methods including training of others to execute a process. * Ability to measure process outputs to gage effectiveness. * identifying root causes and providing opportunities for improvement. * Ability to work with automated systems to identify opportunities and/or program new functions. What Puts You Ahead * Experience in fiber optics, product and process development, and automation. * Experience in creating robust processes from initial prototype to full production transfers. * Experience in identifying and reducing risk and implementing the necessary process controls to ensure requirements are achieved. * Experience in data collection/analysis and report writing. * Experience with robots to augment or replace human operation. * Experience with PLCs to trouble shoot or modify systems. * CAD experience with moderate ability for purpose of shop floor layout or explaining automated equipment concepts (not machine design) * Knowledge related to epoxies & associated material properties. * Prior knowledge for conducting/managing DOE's. For this role, we anticipate paying $70,000- $95,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy [1] here. In order to comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations, this position requires applicants to either provide proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status or be eligible to receive an export authorization (a license) under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. Who We Are At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our [2] business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. 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. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click [3] here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click [4] here, [5] aqui, or [6] tu). References Visible links 1. https://jobs.kochcareers.com/pages/culture 2. https://www.kochind.com/about/business-philosophy 3. https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf 4. https://labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/employers/posters/e-verify/Right%20to%20Privacy%20in%20the%20Workplace_English.pdfhttp:// 5. https://labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/employers/posters/e-verify/Right%20to%20Privacy%20in%20the%20Workplace_Spanish.pdf 6. https://labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/employers/posters/e-verify/Right%20to%20Privacy%20in%20the%20Workplace_Polish.pdf | |