Project Engineer

Your Job

Molex Application Tooling Group located in Bolingbrook, IL is looking for a Project Engineer.

Molex Application Tooling offers the complete interconnect tooling portfolio for crimping Molex products.

In our facility, we provide design, assembly, material management, and verification for various types of crimp tooling solutions.

Our Team

The Project Engineer will lead the design, support, and development activities from concept to production release for new tooling solutions for a variety of customers and industries.

What You Will Do


* Lead application tooling design efforts using the Product Development Process from product concept through production tooling release.


* Interact directly with product engineering during design phases to verify product requirements and make design recommendations.


* Provides technical support to customers, suppliers and inside personnel.


* Coordinates project activities with engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and quality using the engineering change request (EC) procedures.


* Distributes engineering workload to Design Engineers and Product Designers to priorities established by the engineering manager.


* Performs design verification activities to ensure that design meets the specifications of the customer and UL requirements.

Checks manufacturing and sales drawings for completeness and accuracy.


* Understand, support and contribute to current Molex Quality Management, International Standards Organization (ISO) and Environmental, and/or Health and Safety (EH&S) Management Systems by following stated policies and procedures.


* Perform other related duties as assigned by management.


* Travel will be required as necessary.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.


* 5+ years of experience working with electromechanical products.


* Proficient in solid modeling experience to generate 3D models & 2-D drawings.


* Knowledge of how to read technical drawings and understand GD&T.


* Analytical ability to apply logical reasoning, test assumptions, observe results and make corrections.


* Strong verbal and written communication skills that demonstrate the ability to express complex technical concepts clearly and concisely within a team environment.


* Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects.


* Ability to develop and meet project schedules, along with contingency plans.

What Will Put You Ahead


* Mechanical Engineering Degree with Minor courses or degree in Electrical Engineering.


* 5+ years of design experience of interconnect products and/or application tooling.


* Siemens NX 2D and 3D CAD experience.


* Design experience in the following areas: metal fabrication, stamping, plating and/or assembly.

For this role, we anticipate paying $80,000 - $110,000 per year.

This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus ...