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Molex
Advanced Quality Planning Engineer
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What they do
An Engineering Project Manager oversees and leads execution of engineering projects, and manages communication and coordination among different types of engineers working on a project. Supervises project schedule, budget, and communications with stakeholders.
$144,655 / year median in Illinois
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Your Job As an AQP Engineer, you will partner closely with cross-functional Product Development teams-including Product Design, Manufacturing Integration, Process Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Operations-to drive flawless product launches. You will lead Advanced Quality Planning activities that proactively identify and mitigate risk while ensuring products meet customer expectations for Quality, Delivery, and Cost. This role combines technical problem-solving, project leadership, and quality engineering expertise to support successful new product introductions and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced global manufacturing environment.
Work Arrangement:
This is an on-site role requiring five days per week in the office. This role involves working with global teams and suppliers in Asia, so you'll occasionally join early morning or evening meetings - about two to three times each week. We value your time and allow flexible schedule to balance these commitments. Quarterly travel to Asia is part of the job, with trips typically lasting up to two weeks. What You Will Do- Lead Advanced Quality Planning Activities Own AQP deliverables for new product introductions and engineering changes, including but not limited to Qualification Plans, Critical Dimension Reviews, control plans, Safe Launch activities, and launch readiness execution.
- Assist with Cross-Functional Program Execution Work with Product Design, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Procurement, and Operations teams to manage risks, align deliverables, resolve roadblocks, and ensure on-time project execution.
- Support Product Validation & Process Qualification Help to develop and support DVP&R strategies, process qualifications, capability studies, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), statistical analysis, and qualification activities for new products and manufacturing processes.
- Lead Risk Assessment & Problem Solving Facilitate
DFMEA/PFMEA
activities, process flow reviews, root cause investigations, Failure Analysis (FA), 8D problem solving, and corrective/preventive actions to improve product and process reliability.- Partner with Suppliers & Customers Review supplier quality documentation, support component qualification activities, ensure completion of customer-required quality documentation, and assist with shipping judgments and product disposition decisions.
- Drive Continuous Improvement & Product Development Excellence Lead initiatives focused on improving product development quality, strengthening AQP execution, enhancing risk identification and mitigation, and improving launch readiness across the design and development process.
- Provide Global Launch Support Collaborate with global teams and suppliers through regular off-hours .