Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Location(s) Erie, Pennsylvania | Lake City, Pennsylvania Company Molex Career Field Engineering

As a Manufacturing Engineer with Molex ADS, you will play a critical role in developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes that support the production of high-quality electronic assemblies and related products. You will collaborate across engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain teams to implement innovative manufacturing solutions that improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance. Your work will help drive continuous improvement while supporting products throughout their lifecycle, from new product introduction through full-scale production.

You will join a collaborative Manufacturing Engineering team focused on supporting advanced electronics assembly operations. The team partners closely with Production, Quality, Product Development, and Supply Chain to deliver reliable manufacturing processes and scalable production solutions. Together, we are committed to innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Drive manufacturing process improvements that enhance product quality, throughput, and overall operational performance.

Partner with cross-functional teams to successfully launch new products and ensure manufacturing readiness for production.

Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing waste, improving efficiency, and lowering manufacturing costs.

Evaluate production challenges and implement sustainable solutions that improve process capability and reliability.

Support the development and deployment of new manufacturing technologies, equipment, and automation solutions.

Utilize data-driven problem-solving techniques to identify trends, resolve recurring issues, and strengthen manufacturing performance.

Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, process standards, and engineering controls that support consistent operations.

Collaborate with quality and operations teams to drive corrective actions and ensure customer, regulatory, and safety requirements are met.

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

Experience supporting manufacturing, process engineering, or continuous improvement initiatives within a production environment.

Knowledge of manufacturing process development, root cause analysis, and process optimization methodologies.

Experience interpreting engineering drawings, manufacturing specifications, and technical documentation.

Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing setting.

Experience within an electronics assembly, PCBA, connector, cable assembly, or electromechanical manufacturing environment.

Knowledge of soldering processes, testing, and inspection methods.

Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.

Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment, robotics, or advanced manufacturing technologies.

Working knowledge of SPC, FMEA, control plans, and other quality engineering tools.

Experience with ERP, MES, or manufacturing data systems.

Lean or Six Sigma certification.

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.