Process Engineer

Your Job

The Process Engineer will collaborate with Lincoln-based teams, Molex employees across locations, and external tooling/equipment suppliers.

What You Will Do

• Analyze and evaluate current manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for improvement and refine them through the application of scientific techniques, economic analysis, and data-driven strategies.
• Take ownership of key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive measurable outcomes and lead cross functional operational improvement projects aimed at enhancing efficiency, quality, and overall performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with tools, processes, and equipment in partnership with Tooling, Quality, Engineering, Production, Maintenance, and external vendors.
• Communicate technical challenges and solutions effectively with internal teams, including Process Engineering, Production, Maintenance, and Quality.
• New material trials, and corresponding equipment selection.
• Champion and embody Principle-Based Management (PBM) values.
• Mentor and develop team members, including engineers, technicians, operators, setup personnel, and management.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, legal, and quality systems.
• Support team initiatives by sampling products, conducting trials, and performing DOE studies
• Follow all standard operating procedures and work instructions, ensure activities are documented accordingly, and continually improve procedures, work instructions, and processes
• Demonstrate curiosity, a growth-oriented mindset, and a drive to learn

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• 2-year technical degree or applicable Manufacturing experience
• 3 years of manufacturing experience in a technical area or an Internship/ co-op experience in manufacturing or process engineering.
• Basic knowledge of troubleshooting problems and able to plan projects.
• Strong organizational and communication skills (written and oral).
• Effective interpersonal abilities.
• Skilled in Microsoft applications, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Ability to interpret tooling and part drawings.
• Skills in project coordination and cost control.
• A basic understanding of pneumatics, electronics, and system control

What Will Put You Ahead

• Proficient with 3D CAD software, 4-year technical degree in a Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 5 years of Manufacturing experience with a focus on Process Engineering
• Knowledge of Scientific & 6 methods, process equipment, part and tooling design.
• Extensive experience with DOE methodologies and process optimization best practices

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

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Who We Are

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.

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. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).