AQP Engineer

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At Molex, a global leader in innovative connectivity solutions, quality and customer satisfaction are at the heart of everything we do.

We are seeking an Advanced Quality Planning Engineer who will play a critical role in ensuring flawless new product launches by integrating advanced quality planning processes early in product development.

As part of our commitment to excellence, you will leverage your expertise in APQP, Design of Experiments (DOE), DFMEA/PFMEA, Control Plans, Lean Six Sigma methodologies, and reliability testing to proactively identify and mitigate risks.

This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate cross-functionally with product development, manufacturing, and suppliers, applying your strong understanding of manufacturing processes-including testing, molding, stamping, and assembly-to drive compliance with Quality Management Systems such as ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.

Join Molex and contribute to innovative solutions that connect the world, while advancing your career in a culture that values technical excellence, customer focus, and continuous improvement.

What You Will Do

• Develop and manage the Project Quality Plan for new products and modifications, ensuring alignment with the Voice of the Customer and timely completion of all quality deliverables

• Review, update, and create essential quality documentation, including PFMEA, control plans, and inspection plans

• Lead problem-solving efforts using the 8D methodology to analyze and resolve new product customer complaints and internal quality issues during product launch

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prevent the recurrence of quality issues and drive systemic improvements in Product Development processes

• Partner with Manufacturing Quality Engineering to develop and conduct Safe Launch plans and perform process and product audits

• Work with Product Development Teams (Design engineers, process / tooling engineers, project managers, product managers, and prototype / plant operators) to support sample submission, prototype, and initial launch parts delivery on time.

• Review and approve supplier product documentation for new and modified components

• Oversee PPAP documentation review and timely submission to customers; facilitate development of measurement plans and lead product disposition at First Off Tool (FOT) and Qualification stages, including ownership of gauges and inspection fixtures

• Conduct Measurement System Analysis (MSA), capability studies, and statistical analyses

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent technical experience


* Minimum 1 year of experience in Quality Engineering, preferably supporting new product launches in automotive, manufacturing, or industrial environments


* Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and product development quality processes


* Proficient with core quality tools such as PFMEA, Control Plans...