About this opportunity
Molex lists this Senior Engineer, Die Project opportunity in lisle, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Your Job
As a Die Project & Predictive Engineer at Molex, you will support the new product development and advanced development of stamped components, optimizing product design for both internal and vendor manufacturing processes. You will be instrumental in developing robust processes and products by working closely with various engineering and manufacturing teams.
Our Team
You will be part of the Copper Solutions Business Unit and will report to the Components Manager. collaborative team includes Product Engineering, Automation, Development Process Engineering, and all CSBU tooling teams globally. You will also interact with vendors and plant contacts.
What You Will Do
Support CSBU tooling groups during design, debug, qualification, and production phases.
Review high-speed carbide progressive die designs and perform DFM work using NX software and 2D CAD.
Troubleshoot existing high-speed carbide progressive dies in design and service.
Communicate concerns through DFMs and improve stamping technology and processes.
Utilize predictive engineering stamping simulation and NX software.
Develop external resources to support new product development.
Contribute to and support TQM, Six Sigma, ISO, and EH&S Management Systems by following stated policies and procedures.
Collaborate with Proof of Concept lab for DOEs, prototyping and die design for fabrication.
Lead stamping projects specification and development, including for automation lines with integrated stamping.
Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
Completion of a technical school program, such as Tool & Die Apprenticeship, or equivalent work experience.
Experience in blanking and forming spring temper non-ferrous metals.
Experience in creating blueprints/technical drawings.
Analytical skills to apply logical reasoning, test assumptions, observe results, and make corrections.
Willingness to interact with global plants, including attending evening and early morning meetings.
Ability to travel to manufacturing plants and suppliers in Asia and Mexico to support assigned projects.
What Will Put You Ahead
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
5 years of experience in the design of high-speed carbide progressive dies.
Knowledge of NX software, TeamCenter Software, ECTR Software, and Die Simulation Software.
2-3 years of experience in the fabrication and building of progressive dies.
Minimum 2-3 years of PDM experience.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
For this role, we anticipate paying $100,000 - $130,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
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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. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal 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. (For Illinois E-Verify information aqui, or tu).
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Worksite address
lisle, IL, 60532, US
Who can apply
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