Material Engineering Leader- Thermoplastics & Elastomers

Your Job

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead material selection/development on elastomer/thermoplastic category materials for components in automotive connection systems, on new product development products as well as modifications for legacy products.

Our Team

We are building our in-house engineering team and are looking for a talented individual to join.

If you are looking for a way to accelerate your career and be part of a great company, this may be the opportunity for you.

What You Will Do

Knowledge and Skills


* Provide fundamental knowledge and understanding of elastomeric & thermoplastic material behavior to enable successful development and qualification of seal & thermoplastic components in automotive connection systems.


* Supplement above with product requirements & manufacturing knowledge of seal thermoplastic components in automotive connection systems & drive material selection based on performance to cost by working with cross functional team.


* Ensure possessed working knowledge is synced with latest development in the elastomer/rubber & Thermoplastics in automotive connector field.

Product / Process Development


* Develop Material characterization packages to fully characterize Elastomeric & Thermoplastic material behavior for preferred materials by working with cross functional team to support material selection & digital twin development.


* Develop & maintain material specifications that translate product requirements to material requirements.


* Develop test plans & drive process for validation of material performance and analyze test results using statistical methods.


* Enhance material databases, to meet expectations of Product Engineers for material selection.


* Lead root cause analysis utilizing structured problem-solving methods (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone).

Execution & Communication


* Engage with external suppliers & cross functional teams within Molex to successfully develop new seal & thermoplastic products and support existing products.


* Develop documentation of the project scope, requirements, feasibility, & engineering workplan.

Works directly with product engineering to capture needs and translates into an executable project.


* Clearly and concisely communicate technical knowledge and experimental findings in written and verbal formats to peers, management, and customers concisely and clearly.


* Manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Create / maintain engineering timelines, escalate barriers, and drive projects to completion.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Bachelor's degree in mechanical/aerospace engineering or Material Science


* 5+ years' experience with material formulation with rubber/elastomer & thermoplastic materials


* 3+ years' experience with manufacturing processes on rubber/elastomer & thermoplastic material components.


* 3+ years of technical leadership experience to drive material selection & mater...