Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - United States

Location(s): Rochester Hills, MichiganCompany: MolexCareer Field: EngineeringJob Number: 192413Apply: JobThe Transportation Solutions Business Unit (TSBU) is a leader in delivering advanced innovations for the automotive industry. We specialize in enhancing powertrain, body electronics, safety, and infotainment applications with a focus on enabling Connected, Autonomous, Shared, and Electric Transportation (CASE) technologies. Join our dynamic team to contribute to transforming the mobility landscape and drive solutions that ensure rapid and reliable delivery to our clients.Our TeamThe Manufacturing Integration Engineering (MIE) Team is responsible for delivering competitive manufacturing strategies and processes to our production operations. The MIE team members are core members, and technical project leaders on New Product Development teams. The Manufacturing Integration Engineer is responsible for leading and owning the overall manufacturing strategy, providing coordination, and overseeing manufacturing technical disciplines. The Manufacturing Integration Engineer will be empowered to lead and drive resources to overcome barriers and to achieve financial and technical assumptions of the program.What You Will DoLead Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews and provide manufacturing feasibility recommendations during product development while keeping a balance for operational manufacturing and product design function.Develop manufacturing strategies (time to market and time to volume) for assembly, molding, stamping, plating, packaging and other processes as needed, by working with the core functions and operations to generate alternatives to determine the best strategy based on project objectives.Develop process Flows and PFMEAs in conjunction with stake holders.Lead process development activities, including equipment specification and statement of work, tooling design reviews , process validation, qualification and run at rate.Coordinate manufacturing trials, debugging activities, and capability studies.Support procurement, installation, and commissioning of tooling, manufacturing equipment, and automation systems.Drive launch readiness activities and ensure successful launch of products into production.Collaborate with global manufacturing sites and the global manufacturing services teams to ensure standardized best practices and successful product launches.Manage project timing, risks, budgets, and technical deliverables related to manufacturing development.Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)5+ years of strong technical project leadership within a manufacturing/shopfloor environment, and working with multidisciplinary teamsDemonstrates courage in dealing with unknown and challenging situations (problems, change, new opportunities)Travel globally 15-20%What Will Put You AheadBachelor’s degree in engineering or technical fieldExperience in leading critical thinking and problem solving.Using decision making and economic thinking to propose and execute experiments to find new and better ways to do things; focus on results and outcomes.5+ Years of direct operations or process development experience within a manufacturing facilityAble to effectively compile, analyze and communicate data results to drive decision making within the core team.Automotive connector manufacturing and/or process developmentAt 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.Hiring PhilosophyAll 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 here.Who We AreAt 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.Our BenefitsOur 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 OpportunitiesEqual 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 here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).#LI-MS6 #on-site