Engineering Manager (Fiber Optic)

Your Job

As Engineering Manager at Molex Guadalajar, you will lead and transform a high-performing engineering team, driving strategic projects and technical solutions that meet business objectives. You will oversee engineering activities from concept to execution, ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.

Our Team

You'll work closely with internal teams (R&D, Production, Quality, Supply Chain), external vendors, and cross-functional partners. The team is committed to continuous improvement, technical excellence, and developing talent through training and transformation.

What You Will Do

• Lead and inspire cross-functional teams and indirect functional groups to deliver innovative solutions and process improvements.
• Manage engineering projects end-to-end, including NPI/PLUS, new process development, machinery qualification, and project startups from scratch.
• Analyze and optimize capex and opex, forecast needs, and drive reductions in cycle times.
• Oversee process characterization, apply statistical models, and influence process improvements.
• Train and develop team members, including superintendents and supervisors, fostering a culture of transformation and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with suppliers and manage vendor relationships to ensure quality and timely project execution.
• Lead engineering initiatives related to fiber optic products, manufacturing processes, testing, qualification, and continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with customer and industry requirements.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field).
• Minimum 5 years of progressive engineering experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role.
• Strong experience in manufacturing engineering, process analysis, and high-tech manufacturing environments, including fiber optics, electronics, SMT, semiconductor, or related industries.
• Proficient in English (C1 level).
• Demonstrated skills in root cause analysis, FMEA, SPC, and process improvement.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Advanced degree (Master's, MBA) or professional certification (PE, PMP).
• Experience in fiber optic connectivity, optical components, optics engineering, high-precision assembly, electronics, or semiconductor industries.
• Proficiency with CAD software, engineering simulation tools, and knowledge of regulatory standards.
• Experience in NPI/PLUS, process development, and supplier management.
• Track record in team transformation, training, and implementing Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.

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

As a Koch company, Molex is a globally recognized provider of electronic solutions, enabling innovation in industries ranging from automotive to healthcare. We design and manufacture critical connectivity solutions that improve lives.

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.

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