Team Lead , Mechanical Engineer

JOB Description

Team Lead, Mechanical Engineering

Who We Are:

Molex is a subsidiary of Koch Industries, an MNC and industry leader in electronic solutions. We support a wide range of industries like data communications, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, medical etc. Our presence is in 223 locations across 40 countries. We have a portfolio of 100,000 electronic products and a dedicated R&D facility driving technological innovation in Bangalore. We make a connected world possible to enable technology that transforms the future.

At Molex, we not only employ some of the most talented people from all over the world, we work to help cultivate tomorrow's breakthroughs. From our corporate headquarters in Lisle, IL to manufacturing floors around the world, the Molex team is dedicated to helping further the limits of technology.

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Who We Are Looking For:

Molex is seeking a dynamic Mechanical Engineering Lead to be part of our strong Engineering Team to develop new products (connectors and cable assemblies for industrial solutions) that we are bringing to market. You will be a part of our engineering team in India and collaborate internationally with our design teams.

We seek someone who not only has a solid background in Industrial communication or Automotive but also shines in leading and mentoring team members through stellar communication. Strong communication skills are a must-have for this position, one who is a great communicator and capable of articulating complex concepts clearly.

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s or master’s in engineering in the field of Mechanical Engineering.

Minimum of 10 years of experience in product design and development in Industrial communication or Automotive based Projects. Experience in connector design and development is preferred.

Minimum 2 years of experience in a supervisor role.

Responsibilities

As a Mechanical Engineering Lead, you may be part of:

• Build, lead, and develop a team of 5–6 mechanical product engineers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and career development support.
• Define team priorities, assign work, establish clear roles and expectations, and ensure effective execution of engineering projects and sustenance activities.
• Drive product engineering activities for high-speed connector and cable solutions, including feasibility assessments, design support, product enhancements, and technical problem-solving.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams on new product development, design improvements, cost reduction, and sustaining engineering initiatives.
• Develop and release robust CAD models and manufacturing drawings with advanced GD&T in compliance with Molex drawing standards, while mentoring engineers on design best practices.
• Partner with manufacturing, quality, sourcing, product management, and program management teams to ensure successful product launches and ongoing product support.
• Interface with customers and suppliers as needed to provide technical support, resolve design and manufacturing issues, and ensure engineering objectives are achieved.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, product issue resolution, disposition activities, and manufacturing support to improve product quality, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Support engineering investigations, measurement data analysis, and validation activities in collaboration with global teams.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements relevant to connector and cable products to support innovation and engineering excellence.
• Foster a customer-focused, innovative, and accountable engineering culture while ensuring effective resource utilization and project execution.

Required Skills

• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing engineering teams.
• Strong experience in connector and cable assembly design.
• Experience designing plastic, sheet metal, cast, and plated components.
• Advanced proficiency in 2D/3D CAD, preferably Siemens NX.
• Exposure to Teamcenter PLM and Polarion is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of product development and change management processes.
• Advanced knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and stack-up studies.
• Working knowledge of DFMEA and DFM/DFA principles.
• Ability to independently lead design projects and meet schedules.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills (8D, RCA).
• Experience working with cross-functional and global teams.
• Strong technical leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to simplify and explain complex technical concepts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project).

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