Your Job
Molex, located in Monee, IL, is looking to bring on board a Manufacturing Engineer. As part of this role, you will take charge of developing, enhancing, and implementing manufacturing processes and systems, aiming to boost production efficiency and elevate the quality of current products. Additionally, you will actively contribute to projects and the rollout of new products. The ideal candidate has a solid grasp of manufacturing processes, a background in process improvement, and the capability to collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams.
Our Team
Molex's business in Monee, IL focuses on being experts in busbars, which are crucial for power distribution in today's electrically driven world. The company applies decades of busbar experience to collaborate with customers, offering feedback on designs, recommending solutions, and providing prototyping services. Additionally, Molex offers UL-certified off-the-shelf grounding jumpers to support the safe management of high-power applications. The company's goal is to enhance product performance, optimize manufacturing processes, and accelerate product development by establishing close partnerships with customers.
What You Will Do
- Develop, improve, and implement manufacturing processes to improve quality, reduce costs, streamline process and drive safety and performance production efficiency and quality.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement and implement process improvements.
- Develop and maintain process documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process maps.
- Work with production teams to troubleshoot manufacturing issues and provide technical support.
- Develop and implement training programs for production teams to ensure consistency and quality in manufacturing processes.
- Monitor and analyze production data to identify opportunities for improvement and implement corrective actions.
- Participate in new product development projects to ensure manufacturing processes are designed for high-quality and efficient production.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or a related field
- Three (3) or more years of manufacturing experience
- Experience with process improvement and lean manufacturing methodologies
- This position does not qualify for VISA Sponsorship
What Will Put You Ahead
- Experience with manufacturing processes and systems related to heavy gauge metal stamping, forming, and CNC machining
- Experience designing/implementing automated production processes
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.
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Hiring Philosophy
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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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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.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf