NPD Sourcing Engineer

Job Title: NPD Sourcing Engineer

Location: Lisle, IL (Onsite)

Reports to: Director, CCS RCM - North America & Europe, Global Category Management

Department: Consumer & Commercial Solutions Division (CCS)

Compensation: $80,000 - $100,000 base salary + performance-based incentives

Join Molex , a global leader in electronic solutions and a subsidiary of Koch Industries , one of the largest privately held companies in the world.

As AI-driven technologies and advanced electronics continue to reshape industries, Molex is experiencing exciting growth, and this role offers a unique opportunity to grow with us.
Your Job

As a NPD Sourcing Engineer supporting New Product Development (NPD), you will play a critical role in bringing innovative products to life.

You'll partner closely with engineering, procurement, and category management teams in Lisle and across global regions to develop sourcing strategies that ensure flawless product launches.
This is a high-impact, high-visibility individual contributor role supporting multiple product lines, commodities, and global programs simultaneously.

Success in this role requires agility, strong organization, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple BOM revisions and shifting priorities.

If you enjoy influencing design decisions, building global supplier partnerships, and driving cost competitiveness from concept to launch, this is the opportunity for you.

Our Team

You will join the CCS team within Global Category Management, a highly collaborative group that partners across North America and Europe to support product innovation and operational excellence.

What maes this role exciting: Exposure to global sourcing strategies and international supplier networks


* Direct involvement in new product launches


* Opportunity to influence margin improvement and value creation


* Growth aligned with advancements in AI and emerging technologies


* Career development within a rapidly expanding global organization

At Molex, we operate under a Principle Based Management (PBM) philosophy, empowering employees to create long-term value while continuously developing their capabilities.

What You Will Do

Strategic Sourcing Leadership



* Lead sourcing activities for new product introductions, creating sourcing roadmaps aligned with product lifecycles


* Partner with Category Management, Engineering, Project & Product Management and other key stake holders to execute strategies that drive value and ensure seamless product launches

Cross-Functional Collaboration



* Collaborate with engineering, project & product management, and manufacturing teams


* Influence design decisions to optimize supplier capabilities, cost, and manufacturability

Supplier Management & Development



* Identify, evaluate, and develop new suppliers for emerging programs


* Manage and strengthen existing supplier relationships to ensure quality, delivery, and cost performance

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