Associate Product Manager

Job Title:

Associate Product ManagerProduct Line:

Automotive Networking ComponentsDivision:

Transportation Innovative Solutions (Automotive)

Location:

Rochester Hills, MI |

OnsiteTravel:

~10-15% (primarily customer meetings and internal collaboration)

Compensation:

Base salary + performance-based incentives aligned to individual and business impact Your Job Molex is seeking an Associate Product Manager within our Automotive Networking group, focused on supporting new product development and growth initiatives across high-speed automotive connectivity solutions.

In this role, you will collaborate across engineering, operations, sales, and finance to support product line strategy and execution. You will gain hands-on experience in product management fundamentals including roadmap development, customer engagement, and financial analysis, while contributing to real business outcomes.

This is a development-focused role designed to build toward future product ownership. You will have the opportunity to learn how product decisions are made, how customer needs translate into strategy, and how cross-functional teams come together to bring products to market.

You will support key product initiatives and own defined projects over time, building the skills and experience needed to grow into a Product Manager role. Our Team You will join Molex's Automotive Networking team within Transportation Innovative Solutions, supporting high-speed data connectivity solutions across next-generation vehicle platforms. Our team partners closely with engineering, sales, and operations to bring new technologies to market and support global automotive customers.

We operate in a collaborative, team-oriented environment grounded in Principle Based Management (PBM), where individuals are empowered to learn, contribute, and grow while creating long-term value. What You Will Do Support the development and evolution of product roadmaps by gathering customer insights, market trends, and internal inputs to help shape product directionWork closely with engineering, sales, manufacturing, procurement, and finance teams to move product initiatives forward and keep priorities alignedContribute to customer proposals and business cases, helping connect product capabilities to real customer needs and business valueAssist in pricing and quoting activities by analyzing cost, market dynamics, and customer requirements to support informed decision-makingParticipate in customer meetings and conversations to gain exposure to how product strategy translates into real-world applicationsHelp translate customer feedback and market signals into actionable insights that influence product improvements and future opportunitiesSupport efforts to improve product profitability by identifying cost optimization opportunities and operational efficienciesGain exposure to structured decision-making approaches, including economic thinking and PBM principlesCollaborate on how products are positioned and communicated to customers, working alongside sales and product managementContribute to improving team processes and identifying ways to streamline work and increase efficiencyTake ownership of individual tasks or small projects, building confidence in managing priorities and delivering resultsContinuously build knowledge of the automotive and connectivity space, strengthening both technical understanding and business acumen Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) 0-3 years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, product development, business, marketing, supply chain, or a related environmentExperience working in team-based or cross-functional settings (plant, commercial, or project-based work)Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to learn quickly and adapt in a dynamic environmentComfort communicating and collaborating with both technical and business stakeholdersSelf-motivated with curiosity, initiative, and a desire to build a career in product managementBachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience What Will Put You Ahead Internship or early experience in product management, engineering, or manufacturing environmentsExposure to automotive, electronics, or connectivity-related industriesBasic understanding of financial concepts such as cost, pricing, or profitabilityExperience working in customer-facing or team-driven environmentsDemonstrated initiative, ownership of work, and a strong learning mindsetBachelor's degree or higher in engineering or business-related disciplines 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. Hiring PhilosophyAll Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here. 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.

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