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We partner closely with Mold Design, Operations, and Product Design to drive measurable improvements in division KPIs, thrive in a fast-paced global environment, and collaborate with peers, remote sites, and external suppliers to deliver production-ready molds on time and under budget.\nAs part of Molex and Koch Industries, we operate under Principle Based Management (PBM)®, empowering employees to think like entrepreneurs, create value, and grow their careers in a culture built on integrity, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.\nWhat You Will Do\nLead new tooling and mold initiatives: manage quotes, DFM, concept/tool approvals, Moldflow CAE validation, and supplier coordination (remote and on-site) through tool qualifications.\nOwn end-to-end mold development: define qualification criteria, develop and verify scientific molding processes, and drive launch readiness into operations.\nOptimize process parameters using cavity-pressure data and statistical methods (DOE); correlate CAE and measured part/process data to ensure robust, repeatable production windows.\nManage project execution and documentation: track schedule, status, budget, and milestones; ensure complete, version-controlled records (estimates, CAE results, tooling plans, QC reports).\nProvide technical support and troubleshooting for equipment, tooling, and process issues; lead corrective actions with operations and suppliers, and transfer lessons learned across teams to drive continuous improvement.\nDrive measurable improvements in tooling cost, cycle time, scrap reduction, and on-time mold delivery against defined KPI targets.\nCollaborate with global manufacturing plants to ensure successful mold transitions and alignment with receiving site expectations.\nWho You Are (Basic Qualifications)\nExperience in injection molding, mold development, and tooling.\nBackground in scientific molding principles with hands-on experience on molding machines and ancillary equipment.\nExperience in tooling systems and design for manufacturability (hot-runner, cooling/ejection, venting, mold materials) and preventative strategies to minimize adjustments and scrap.\nProven troubleshooting and problem-solving ability to diagnose molding/tooling issues and drive improvements in quality, cost, and lead time.\nExperience with CAD/3-D modeling, basic CAE flow analysis, and familiarity with GD&T for reviewing product prints.\nDemonstrated end-to-end project ownership: define qualification criteria, drive launch readiness, and manage schedule, budget, and milestones\nWhat Will Put You Ahead\nBachelor's degree in Mechanical, Materials, Chemical, Plastics Engineering, or related discipline.\nSix Sigma Green Belt (or higher) or equivalent structured problem-solving training.\nRJG Master Molder I/II, AIM, or equivalent scientific-molding certification with hands-on expertise in cavity-pressure control, setting process windows, data acquisition, and transfer of best-practice settings.\nExperience with insert molding and overmolding processes, particularly for automotive connector or electronic component applications.\nPractical experience with new tooling launches, supplier coordination, and on-site tool qualifications for transportation/automotive components.\nProficient with CAE simulation tools (Moldflow, Moldex3D, Sigmasoft) and able to correlate simulation results with measured part and process data.\nStrong systems and CAD skills: ERP/PLM (SAP, Windchill/Teamcenter or similar), advanced Excel (pivot tables, formulas, VBA), and 3-D CAD (NX preferred).\nExperience working in a global, fast-paced manufacturing environment with shifting priorities.\nCommunication and stakeholder management skills, including experience collaborating with global manufacturing sites, suppliers, and cross-functional teams (Product Design, Operations, Quality).\nAt 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.\nHiring Philosophy\nAll 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.\nWho We Are\nAs 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.\nAt 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.\nOur Benefits\nOur 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.\nAdditionally, 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.\n\nEqual Opportunities\nEqual 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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