Resident Engineer

Your Job

Are you an experienced engineer passionate about automotive innovation and skilled in planning, scheduling, and risk mitigation? Molex, a global leader in interconnect solutions, is seeking a Resident Engineer to work at Ford's Dearborn location for a minimum of 3 days a week.

In this role, you'll support the development of next-generation connected mobility solutions and high-speed automotive connectors-from concept to release-ensuring signal integrity, mechanical compliance, and manufacturability.

You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, use advanced CAD tools, apply root-cause analysis, and lead technical reviews to solve complex challenges and drive continuous improvement.

Join us to shape the future of vehicle connectivity and advance your career with a global innovator.

What You Will Do



* Act as the primary technical liaison between Ford and Molex for connected mobility and high-speed cable assembly projects.


* Collaborate with design and development teams using CAD tools (e.g., Catia, NX) to ensure signal integrity, mechanical compliance, and manufacturability.


* Lead project planning, track tasks, mitigate risks, and drive on-time delivery of product development milestones.


* Facilitate cross-functional reviews and coordinate with electrical, integration, manufacturing, and quality teams to align requirements.


* Diagnose and resolve technical issues through root-cause analysis, GIMs management, and corrective actions.


* Maintain detailed engineering documentation in Teamcenter, including CAD models, DFMEA, DVP&R, and change requests.


* Work with internal and external suppliers to evaluate technical capabilities and ensure quality and delivery standards.


* Drive continuous improvement and customer issue resolution using TQM and Six Sigma methodologies while adhering to Molex's management systems.


* Establish and maintain a strong customer network to explore both growth and new market opportunities across the Molex product lines

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Hands-on experience in automotive Connected Mobility, including cable and connector design, routing, and vehicle integration.


* Proven track record working directly with OEMs (Ford experience a plus).


* Advanced proficiency in CAD tools (Catia, NX, MathCAD) and product data management systems such as Teamcenter.


* Strong computer skills including Ford-specific platforms (WERS, VPP, Teamcenter), spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office.


* Experienced in authoring and maintaining engineering documentation such as DFMEA, DVP&R, design change requests, release packages, and deviation approvals.


* Skilled in using GIMs (Global Issue Management system) for issue tracking, root-cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions to resolve technical challenges.

What Will Put You Ahead



* Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline with experience in Des...