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Your Job
At Molex, we are seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Crimping to serve as a global technical leader supporting crimping technology from product development through manufacturing release. In this role, you will collaborate with product engineering, manufacturing, quality, tooling, and laboratory teams to improve product performance, drive process capability, and establish global crimping standards. This is an exciting opportunity to influence product design decisions, solve complex engineering challenges, and lead initiatives that improve quality, reliability, and operational excellence across our global organization.
Our Team
The Crimping Engineering team at Molex Rochester Hills supports the development and advancement of crimping technologies used in industry-leading automotive and interconnect solutions. We partner closely with product engineering, manufacturing, quality, tooling, and laboratory teams to improve product performance, manufacturing capability, and customer satisfaction.
As part of a global organization, our team drives technical innovation, process standardization, and continuous improvement across multiple sites. This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers, solve complex technical challenges, and help shape the future of Molex's crimping technology.
What You Will Do

• Lead and support crimping activities throughout the product development lifecycle, from concept through manufacturing release
• Serve as the global subject matter expert for crimping processes, tooling, equipment, and application specifications
• Partner with product and tooling engineers to optimize designs, improve manufacturability, and reduce development cycle time
• Develop and standardize crimping processes, inspection methods, and procedures to improve measurement consistency and process repeatability
• Lead failure analysis investigations and drive effective E8D problem-solving efforts for crimp-related concerns
• Support customer quality initiatives by investigating technical issues, resolving quality notifications, and collaborating with internal and external customers
• Identify, evaluate, and implement inspection technologies, measurement systems, and manufacturing equipment that improve capability and efficiency
• Design, build, or source fixtures and tooling that enhance laboratory and manufacturing operations
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality, equipment performance, safety, and operational excellence
• Provide technical training, mentoring, and knowledge sharing to global teams related to crimping standards, equipment operation, and failure analysis
• Collaborate with laboratory leadership to improve safety, efficiency, and technical capability
• Support technical purchasing activities related to crimp tooling, applicators, laboratory equipment, and supplies

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience supporting manufacturing processes, tooling, equipment, or product development activities
• Working knowledge of Siemens NX design software
• Experience analyzing technical problems and implementing effective solutions

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience with crimping processes, terminals, tooling, inspection methods, or related manufacturing technologies
• Experience leading structured problem-solving and corrective action initiatives, including E8D methodologies
• Knowledge of failure analysis techniques and root cause investigation methods
• Experience leading cross-functional technical discussions and influencing engineering decisions

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Hiring Philosophy
All 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 Are
As a company of Koch, Molex is a leading provider of connectors and interconnect components that drive innovation in electronics and support industries from automotive to healthcare, consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, breakthrough products, and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.
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.
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. 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 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. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).
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