Sr. Product Engineering Manager
 Molex | |
life insurance, parental leave
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 United States, Illinois, Lisle | |
| 2222 Wellington Court (Show on map) | |
 Nov 20, 2024 | |
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Your Job
Are you looking to make a connection to your career? Come to Molex where we create connections for life. We use innovation, engineering excellence, commitment to quality and reliability and superior customer experience to improve communication, elevate experiences, and engage and inspire people everywhere. The Engineering Manager will work cross-functionally and use creativity to explore ways to be an advocate for meaningful and positive change within the organization. This will be a cross functional role where the leader will work with global resources and capabilities to position our development team as a source of competitive advantage for our organization. The successful leader will gain knowledge of different team members and stakeholders different needs and have the ability to adapt an approach that will be most effective. The leader will be capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment with multiple highly visible projects with lots of competing priorities. Our Team We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Engineering Manager to lead our team of engineers in developing cutting-edge interconnect solutions for the industrial market. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a proven track record of successful project management, and the potential to lead a broader organization. What You Will Do * Lead and manage a team of engineers in the design, development, and implementation of interconnect solutions for industrial applications * Drive evolution of product development/function, creating customer value in line with requirements, and fulfill cost, timing and reliability goals. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, and manufacturing, to ensure alignment and successful product launches. * Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, performance, and reliability. * Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. * Oversee all aspects of project management, including planning, execution, and delivery of projects on time and within budget. * Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements to ensure our products remain competitive and meet customer needs. * Identify and coach to areas of opportunity to promote growth, mentorship, development and success. * Be an advocate and driver for our PBM culture Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) * Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field; advanced degree preferred. * Minimum of 7 years of experience in engineering * At least 3 years in a leadership role. * Expertise of interconnect solutions * Proven knowledge of regulatory standards and processes (NEC, UL/CSA, IEC). * Knowledge of analysis tools such as FEA, CFD, Optical Design * Knowledge of AQP methods * Capable of establishing credibility, mutual respect, and authority within the functional groups. * Proven experience in project management, with a track record of delivering successful projects. What Will Put You Ahead * Circular connectors and heavy-duty connectors is a plus * Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. * High potential to lead a broader organization and drive strategic initiatives. * Ability to successfully champion ideas, solutions, and raise issues across the organization 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 All 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 [1] here. Who We Are At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our [2] 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 [3] here for additional information. #LI-MS6 References Visible links 1. https://jobs.kochcareers.com/pages/culture 2. https://www.kochind.com/about/business-philosophy 3. https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf | |