Die Process & Predictive Engineer

Your Job

As a Die Process & Predictive Engineer at Molex, you will support the New Product Development of stamped components, both internally and externally, optimizing product design for all 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 Manager of Mold Design. Our collaborative team includes Product Engineering, Automation, Manufacturing Integration Engineering, and all CSBU Tooling Teams. 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 using NX software and perform DFM work.
• 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.
• 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.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in die design, including 2-3 years of CAD experience with solid modeling and design knowledge of progressive dies.
• 2-3 years of experience in the fabrication and building of progressive dies.
• 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.

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.
• Minimum 2-3 years of PDM experience.
• Ability to travel to manufacturing plants and suppliers.
• Ability to work nights and weekends as needed.

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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. 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.

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