Principal Process Engineer - Injection Molding

Skip to content Koch Home Page < Back to Search Results Principal Process Engineer - Injection Molding Location(s) Kawasan Perindustrian Perai, Penang Company Molex Career Field Engineering Job Number 190237 Apply now Share Email Facebook X LinkedIn Our TeamYou'll join our Manufacturing Engineering team as the technical lead over process and tooling engineering, guiding the group's technical direction on injection molding programs from mold design through full-scale production.What You Will DoLead the technical roadmap for process and tooling engineering, setting standards and best practices across both disciplinesGuide process and tooling engineers through complex troubleshooting, design reviews, and mold qualification activitiesOwn the most critical, cross-functional problems — from mold design issues to process variation — driving them to root cause and resolutionReview and approve mold designs, process windows, and validation plans before they move into productionChampion advanced molding technologies (scientific molding, automation, in-mold sensing) to raise team capabilityPartner with product design, quality, and operations leadership to influence manufacturability decisions early in the product lifecycleCoach and develop process and tooling engineers, building technical depth and problem-solving skills across the teamRepresent the process/tooling function in program reviews, capital planning, and supplier evaluationsWho You Are (Basic Qualifications)Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Plastics, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field5+ years of experience spanning injection molding process engineering and tooling engineeringDeep expertise in thermoplastic materials, mold construction, and scientific molding principlesDemonstrated experience leading technical teams or programs, including mentoring less experienced engineersTrack record of resolving complex, cross-functional manufacturing issues from concept through productionWhat Will Put You AheadPrior experience as a technical lead or manager over a process/tooling engineering groupProficiency with Siemens NX softwareSix Sigma or lean manufacturing certificationExperience with CPS, RJG, mold flow simulation, automation integration, or Industry 4.0 / smart manufacturing initiativesBackground across multiple industries (medical device, automotive, consumer electronics)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 AreAs 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.Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you...