Engineering Manager

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Molex is seeking a seasoned Engineering Manager to lead a dynamic team focused on the development of advanced optical fiber connectivity solutions and process engineering innovations. This role is pivotal in driving technical excellence, process scalability, and product innovation in support of Molex's growing optical connectivity portfolio.

Molex's Optical Connectivity Group is at the forefront of designing and delivering cutting‑edge optical solutions that power data centers, telecom infrastructure, and next‑gen computing. As part of Koch Industries, Molex fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and transformative technology development across global markets.

• Lead and mentor a team of 5‑10 engineers and technical staff in fiber optic product and process development.
• Oversee the design, prototyping, and validation of optical fiber connectivity solutions for high‑performance applications.
• Drive process engineering initiatives to improve manufacturability, scalability, and quality of fiber‑based products.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with R&D, manufacturing, quality, and commercial teams to align development efforts with business goals.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and resource allocation to ensure successful execution.
• Stay current with industry trends, standards, and emerging technologies in fiber optics and process engineering.
• Support customer engagements and technical discussions as a subject matter expert.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field.
• Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams and driving cross‑functional collaboration.
• Experience in product development, including design and testing.
• Experience in process engineering, preferably in a manufacturing or product development environment.
• Excellent communication, project management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Willing and able to travel 30‑50% of the time, domestic and international.

• Experience in fiber optic product development, including design and testing.
• Strong understanding of optical fiber technologies, connectivity standards, and process optimization.
• Experience in high‑volume manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as Telcordia, IEC, or GR‑326.
• Knowledge of simulation tools, optical testing equipment, and statistical process control (SPC).

For this role, we anticipate paying $170,000 - $200,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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