Product Design Engineer, Launch - Global team

Company: MolexCareer Field: EngineeringJob Number: 192875Apply: Title: Product Design Engineer, Launch – Global teamLocation: Thang Long II IP, Hung Yen (Daily bus from Hanoi/ Hai Duong/ Bac Ninh)MOLEX, a brand under Koch Industries, headquartered in Lisle, Illinois (USA), is one of the world’s leading interconnect solution providers. Molex Vietnam has operated its first factory at Thang Long Industrial Park I since 2007. Currently, Molex is investing in a new factory complex located at Thang Long Industrial Park II in Hung Yen Province. The project has a total investment of approximately USD 145 million, covering an area of 100,000 m² and being developed in three phases. This facility will manufacture high-tech products such as high-speed cables, connectors, optical devices, and liquid cooling solutions.Your JobWe are seeking an on-site Product Design Engineer who is proactive, accountable, eager to learn, and capable of driving technical execution in a manufacturing environment. This role supports new product introduction, design transfer, production ramp-up, and issue resolution at the Vietnam manufacturing site while serving as a key technical bridge between the Taiwan Design Center and Vietnam factory teams.The ideal candidate will combine product design knowledge, manufacturing execution discipline, and strong cross-functional communication skills to help ensure that products are successfully launched into production with the required quality, schedule, cost, and manufacturability performance.About the Role:This position focuses on supporting product launch, manufacturing transfer, and production readiness for high-performance interconnect, thermal, and mechanical products at the Vietnam manufacturing site. You will play a critical role in identifying manufacturing risks, resolving build and production issues, coordinating technical actions across sites, and ensuring that design intent is effectively implemented on the production line.What You Will Do1. NPI Execution and Production Ramp-upLead NPI activities from design transfer through implementation at the Vietnam manufacturing siteCoordinate prototype builds, pilot runs, validation builds, and production launch activitiesMonitor project milestones, deliverables, technical risks, and issue closure statusSupport achievement of CP milestones, production readiness gates, and mass production schedulesEscalate critical technical or schedule risks in a timely manner with clear facts, impact assessment, and recommended next steps2. On-site Manufacturing and Technical SupportLead technical analysis and improvement activities for product assembly and manufacturing issuesProvide on-site support for trial production, build events, line readiness, and production ramp-upInvestigate product anomalies, assembly defects, process gaps, and manufacturing constraintsDrive corrective actions through implementation and verify improvement effectiveness on the production lineSupport continuous improvement in manufacturing capacity, yield, quality, and operational efficiency3. Issue Resolution and Continuous ImprovementLead failure analysis, FACA, and root cause investigation activities for product and process issuesConsolidate technical inputs from design, quality, production, suppliers, and other stakeholdersDefine and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to prevent issue recurrenceTrack action closure, verify effectiveness, and communicate improvement status to relevant stakeholdersDocument lessons learned and contributed to the engineering knowledge base for future projects4. Cross-functional Communication and Stakeholder CoordinationServe as the primary technical point of contact for the Vietnam manufacturing siteCollaborate closely with Taiwan PDE, Project Management, Quality, Manufacturing, Operations, and supplier teamsCoordinate cross-functional resources to resolve technical issues and support production readinessDrive supplier technical alignment, improvement actions, and launch readiness activitiesSupport customer technical requirements, production audits, and issue-response activities when required5. Design Review and Manufacturing Feasibility EvaluationParticipate in design reviews, DFM/DFA reviews, design validation, and production readiness assessmentsEvaluate product manufacturability and identify risks related to assembly, tooling, fixtures, and mass productionProvide factory-driven design improvement recommendations based on production feedback and manufacturing constraintsTrack design change implementation status through the ECR/ECN processEnsure approved design changes are accurately implemented and validated on the production line6. Supplier, Tooling, Fixture, and Equipment ReadinessTrack tooling design, fabrication, qualification, and readiness statusSupport supplier technical issue resolution and verify corrective action effectivenessAssess supplier readiness and mass production capability for critical components and processesMonitor introduction, validation, and readiness of critical components, fixtures, and automation equipmentSupport fixture and automation equipment acceptance, qualification, and handover to productionWho You Are (Basic Qualifications)Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.Minimum of 5 years of experience in product development, NPI, manufacturing engineering, or a related engineering function.Hands-on experience supporting production launch, design transfer, factory transfer, or production ramp-up projects.Experience working with cross-country or cross-site engineering and manufacturing teams.Working knowledge of PDP/NPI processes, DFM/DFA, GD&T, root cause analysis, FACA/8D, DOE, and engineering documentation management.Proficiency with CAD software and engineering design tools; UG NX experience is preferred.Ability to review and manage BOMs, drawings, specifications, design records, ECR/ECN implementation status, and production validation documentation.Strong structured problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze product, assembly, tooling, fixture, and process issues.Intermediate or higher English proficiency, including technical reading, writing, speaking, and listening.Comfortable working in an on-site factory environment and collaborating with overseas engineering teams, suppliers, and manufacturing stakeholders.What Will Put You Ahead Experience with cold plate products, liquid cooling modules, thermal products, or high-performance interconnect hardware.Experience supporting customer audits, production issue response, supplier technical alignment, or launch readiness activities.Vietnamese language capability or prior experience working directly with Vietnam manufacturing operations is an advantage.Strong ownership and accountability for project deliverablesProactive risk identification, escalation, and mitigation planningSound technical judgment and decision-making under time-sensitive conditionsAbility to drive projects, follow up actions, and influence cross-functional stakeholdersAt Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. 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