Your Job
The Product Engineering Manager will lead a cross functional engineering development team on innovative automotive sensor products. We design, develop and manufacture products that enable the next generation of connected, autonomous and electrified vehicles. At Molex, we not only employ some of the most talented people from all over the world, we work to help cultivate tomorrow's breakthroughs. From our corporate headquarters in Lisle, IL to manufacturing floors around the world, the Molex team is dedicated to helping further the limits of technology.
This role requires a forward-thinking approach to address the ever-evolving landscape of automotive technology. Moreover, the company is committed to fostering long-term strategies and is seeking a professional who shares this vision. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in aligning technological advancements with the company's overarching goals, contributing to sustained growth and excellence.
Our Team
Molex brings together innovation and technology to deliver electronic solutions to customers worldwide. With a presence in more than 40
countries, Molex offers a full suite of solutions and services for many markets, including data communications, consumer electronics, industrial,
automotive, commercial vehicle and medical.
What You Will Do
- Lead and manage a dynamic team of engineers involved in the development of automotive sensor technology
- Drive the entire product engineering lifecycle, from concept to production, ensuring high-quality and innovative solutions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Quality, Manufacturing and Test, to meet project milestones and deliverables.
- Lead and improve the engineering processes, ensuring adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal quality benchmarks.
- Ensure the design meets and is validated to all requirements
- Responsible for Engineering work products (FMEA, FTA, WCCA, Requirement Traceability, others)
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to resolve complex engineering challenges related to sensor development.
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively to meet organizational goals and customer expectations.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements in automotive sensor technology.
- Interface with stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and internal leadership, to communicate project progress and address concerns.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging creativity and problem-solving within the engineering team.
- Willingness to travel as needed for client engagements and business pursuits.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Experience in the development automotive electronics.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and mentor a diverse engineering team.
- Good knowledge of automotive development processes including V-Model, ASPICE and agile methods
- Knowledgeable in Automotive systems
- Strong networking and confident communication skills
- Ability to cultivate relationships with eco-system partners
- Goal oriented, structured, diligent and independent work ethic
- Required Education & Work Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent science degree
- 8+ years product design experience in Automotive
- 3+ years leading Engineering Teams in Automotive Development
What Will Put You Ahead
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent science degree
- 10+ years product design experience in Automotive Sensors
- 5+ years leading Engineering Teams in Automotive Sensor Development
- Accelerometer and/or Current Sensor based development and application experience
Demonstrated Behaviors:
Integrity
- Thinks about and does what is right, regardless of the consequences
- Raises concerns or asks questions when something doesn't seem right, even when it's difficult
- Always keeps commitments
Entrepreneurship:
- Works on things that matter (and knows why they matter).
- Acts with a sense of urgency to capture opportunities or deal with problems
- Envisions long-term implications of decisions
Knowledge & Change:
- Invites, values, and seriously considers different ideas, opinions, and points of view
- Disagrees (constructively) when it may lead to a better way
- Drives and leads change
Humility & respect:
- Willingly admits mistakes, failures, and shortcoming
- Gives credit appropriately
- Provides timely, honest feedback even when it's difficult
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 Are
You Know Molex...
You may not see our name on the shelves, but our electronic solutions are inside the products you use every day. We work together with the world's innovators to design and manufacture electronic solutions that solve complex technical challenges.
About Us
At Molex, we not only employ some of the most talented people from all over the world, we work to help cultivate tomorrow's breakthroughs. From our corporate headquarters in Lisle, IL to manufacturing floors around the world, the Molex team is dedicated to helping further the limits of technology.
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. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
