Sr. Engineer, Manufacturing Process

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Lead a focused team consisting of Product Development including Mechanical, Signal Integrity, Thermal, Electrical Magnetic Interference, System Engineers, all tooling Process/Project Engineers and contract manufactures to support product development process ensuring robust product design and manufacturability in low and high volumes. Identify limitations of the proposed design and suggest improvements to meet DFM/DFx and inspection guidelines to successfully launch new products. Provide feedback on process critical dimensions and product features. 2. Identify and lead any prototype work required in early design stage to verify use of new technology or concepts in product or process design to reduce risk and improve profitability. 3. Develop manufacturing strategies for new products, modifications and product extensions and drive the tooling development process to meet customer’s expectations of quality and optimal cost and lead-time. This involves working with product, marketing management, finance and senior management on analysis of multiple scenarios using Global Costing Analysis to arrive at optimal solution. Support contract manufacture plant MEs as needed in NPI and through Product End of Life into production capacity planning and continual process improvements. 4. Execute manufacturing strategies to support all phases of product lifetime (proof of concept and prototype thru product end of life). Work with Die, Mold, Plating, PCBa, Assembly and Automation PE’s in selecting and managing internal and external suppliers to ensure successful project completion through concept, design, build, debug and qualification. 5. Lead and drive supplier engineers and internal design team for process and product issue analysis and resolution. Guide supplier engineers to define the process and develop the assembly fixture for new product. Verify and approve for process readiness. 6. Identify capacity gaps, and guide contract manufactures’ production plant mechanical engineers in ramp up of new products as well as required capacity additions. 7. Lead and drive Cost Reduction or Quality improvement projects with Suppliers thru process efficiency improvement, increase automation, people productivity improvement and COPQ cost reduction activities thus achieving cost saving benefits for the company. 8. Understand, support and contribute to current Molex Total Quality Management (TQM), Six Sigma, International Standards Organization (ISO) and Environmental, and/or Health and Safety (EH&S) management Systems by following stated policies and procedures. 9. Perform other related duties as assigned by management. EDUCATION: REQUIRED: · Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent, based on experience and training. PREFERRED: · Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering WORK EXPERIENCE: REQUIRED: · 5 years experience in mechanical engineering related to the manufacture and assembly of precision electromechanical components. · Experience with high speed synchronous, asynchronous, flexible (robotics) assembly systems. · 5 years experience in project management. · GLSS green belt certification with successful project accomplishments · Working knowledge of SPC and DOE · Experience in tooling cost estimating, quote preparation and project management PREFERRED: · 5 years experience in connector manufacturing processes ranging from low to high volume production. · 5 years minimum hands on experience in design, build and debug of assembly equipment. SKILLS & ABILITIES: REQUIRED: · Knowledge of connector/cable/cage or shielding manufacturing processes; molding, stamping, plating, wire preparation, resistance welding, soldering and assembly · Ability to maintain trust and confidentiality, job requires handling very confidential and new product and financial information. · Detailed understanding and ability to analyze multiple potential solutions to derive the optimum solution for automation - concepts, parts transfer devices, machine controls and inspection techniques. This requires technical and analytical skills. · Ability to develop a manufacturing process flow of the entire connector/cable/cage manufacturing process including the manufacturing feasibility assessment summary. · Successfully complete all required MIE PDP (Product Development Process) elements for each assigned project. · Ability to develop specifications on manual, semi-automated & automated process and equipment. · Ability to debug and qualify high-speed assembly equipment, as well as manual processes and tooling. This requires problem solving and organizational skills including root cause analysis. · Knowledge of mechanism design coupled with strong math and mechanism analysis skills. · Ability to read and interpret product, tool detail and assembly drawings · Knowledge of high speed piecepart inspection, test methods and associated equipment · Experience in high speed piecepart marking using laser, inkjet printing and other methods · Project management skills that demonstrate the ability to set goals and handle multiple competing priorities in order to complete projects in a systematic and timely manner · Ability to research, develop and implement new technology and manufacturing techniques. · Good organizational skills to handle lots of complex technical data and manage multiple competing project priorities · Strong verbal and written communication skills that demonstrate the ability to express complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to all levels of managers and technical people within Molex and with outside suppliers. · General understanding of basic accounting for forecasting, estimating, budget preparation and business investment justification for preparing quotes and applied cost analysis. · Computer skills: 3-D CAD, Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, flow charting software like Visio etc. · Strong knowledge of GLSS principles and the ability to lead a quality or cost improvement team to successful resolution · Experience in statistical methods – SPC, DOE etc. · Must be a team player who is willing to cooperate with and consider input from supervisor, coworkers and members from other areas of the business · Willingness to work occasional overtime and weekends as needed. · Must be willing to travel both international and domestic as required to remote plants, facilities, customers or suppliers. PREFERRED: · Knowledge of accounting and business management principles. What Will Put You Ahead Bulleted list of preferred qualifications; Optional section At 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. Who We 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. 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