Process Engineer
 Molex | |
life insurance, parental leave
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 United States, Illinois, Naperville | |
 Dec 17, 2024 | |
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This engineering role is focused on supporting both existing and new manufacturing processes, which are essential to the continued growth and success of the business unit. Responsibilities include overseeing processes and equipment involved in product assembly. The individual in this position will work independently and collaboratively to enhance existing processes, develop new processes, improve productivity or process capabilities, and troubleshoot any process-related issues. The ideal candidate should possess a strong commitment to continuous improvement, a willingness to acquire new skills, and a drive for self-actualization. What You Will Do * Provide support for current manufacturing processes by optimizing efficiency, implementing improvements and addressing issues. * Develop innovative manufacturing processes to facilitate new product development, including material assessment and selection. * Conduct research and provide recommendations for the procurement of new equipment. * Investigate and identify the root cause of quality issues occurring in manufacturing, implement corrective actions, and document the findings. * Responsible for enhancing and resolving issues related to tooling and fixtures utilized in product assembly and testing. * Design and implement basic manufacturing tools and fixtures. * Provide directions and necessary training to operators. * Perform process validation and equipment qualification. * Gather manufacturing data and conduct an analysis of production yield. * Assist and support the integration of automated assembly systems. * Facilitate prototyping and experimentation while critically examining the results. * Carry out additional responsibilities as directed by management. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) * Bachelor's degree in engineering. * 1 to 5 years' experience working in manufacturing setting. * Experience in product assembly. * Responsibility for a process or product as part of regular job function. * Implementation of new manufacturing methods including training of others to execute a process. * Minimal travel as necessary to support the above efforts. What Will Put You Ahead * Strong mechanical aptitude to pinpoint machine failures and improvement opportunities. * Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work on cross-functional teams. * Ability to adapt to fast-paced and changing environments. * Ability to read technical prints / drawings. * Strong written and verbal communication skills with intent to explain processes, propose changes, or establish technical requirements. * Design CAD and 3D modeling skills. * Growth mindset to challenge status quo and find new paths. * Experience with data analysis tools. * Measurement of process outputs to gage effectiveness. * Experience performing RCAs, FMEAs, etc. 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. 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 [1] here. Who We Are At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our [2] 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 [3] here for additional information. In order to comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations, this position requires applicants to either provide proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status or be eligible to receive an export authorization (a license) under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. #LI-MS6 References Visible links 1. https://jobs.kochcareers.com/pages/culture 2. https://www.kochind.com/about/business-philosophy 3. https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf | |