Senior Product Development Engineer

Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, and they are seeking several new Senior Product Development Engineers to help grow and transform their Industrial Solutions Business Unit. The role involves leading product development efforts for new industrial products and modifications, requiring technical expertise and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:

• The Senior Product Development Engineer will lead product development efforts for electro-mechanical interconnect (separable connectors) for Industrial applications
• This role involves providing technical expertise, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and managing projects from concept to production
• Lead the design and development of next-generation products and components for the industrial connector market
• Interface with cross-functional team members including testing, manufacturing integration, project management, and sales
• Develop product and application specifications documents for testing that meet customer requirements
• Present concepts and detailed requirements to internal teams and customers to gain support for new product development
• Support Manufacturing and Quality Assurance during product launches and travel to manufacturing sites as needed
• Build relationships with cross-functional team members through team-building activities
• Lead the identification, evaluation, and implementation of new technologies and methodologies for product development
• Work with marketing and external customers to define new project opportunities

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent
• Experience leading product development efforts of electro-mechanical interconnect (separable connectors)
• Experience in product design for injection molded and/or metal stamping components
• Knowledge of manufacturing / assembly processes and experience in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)
• Experience with development and testing of prototypes
• Experience with the formulation of product test procedures
• Experience in CAD software, preferably NX CAD software experience
• Experience in PLM systems, including engineering change notice and documentation release procedures
• 10 years+ experience in the design of electrical or electro-mechanical interconnect products for industrial applications
• Working knowledge of regulatory standards and processes (NEC, UL/CSA, IEC)
• Specific experience with Circular Connector and/or DIN Valve Connector development
• Basic electrical engineering knowledge
• Electro-mechanical product testing experience