Your Job

Our Molex team is looking for a Mechanical Engineering Team Leader (m/f/d) with a strong background in automotive product development and experience managing local and remote teams. In this role you will oversee our automotive product development team. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, communication proficiency and project management experience to drive innovation and excellence in product design and manufacturing.

Our Team

Our Molex team is an active partner in the automotive industry. You will find an exciting and innovative workplace in an international environment. Our team is collaborative, and we have a respectful work atmosphere, where you will have the opportunity to bring in your own creative ideas.

What You Will Do

• Lead and manage a team of mechanical engineers and designers in the development of automotive products from concept to production.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, quality, procurement, and sales, to ensure project alignment with company goals and customer requirements.

• Oversee the design of mechanical components and systems, ensuring they meet performance, cost, manufacturability, and reliability targets.

• Apply expertise in molding processes, sheet metal fabrication, thermal management, and other relevant technologies to create robust designs.

• Conduct thermal and structural simulations to validate designs and ensure compliance with industry standards.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in design practices, processes, and tools to enhance team efficiency and product quality.

• Manage project schedules, resources, and budgets to ensure timely delivery of milestones.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of innovation and professional growth.

• Liaise with suppliers and vendors to select materials and components, while considering cost, quality, and sustainability.

• Prepare and review technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and validation reports.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety and regulatory requirements.

• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and root cause analysis to support robust product development

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical design and product development within the automotive industry.

• Proven leadership experience and the ability to manage and inspire a team.

• Strong proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, AutoCAD) and simulation software (e.g., ANSYS, COMSOL).

What Will Put You Ahead

• Knowledge of automotive industry standards and best practices.

• Experience with design for manufacturability (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA).

• Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong analytical mindset.

• Strong communication (German and English) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively.

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.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

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