Sr Die Design Engineer

Job Description:

1）Die Design and Development

·Die design: Design progressive and stamping dies for Molex internal companies’ projects based on product, process, and manufacturing requirements.

·Design concept: Develop die concepts, layouts, forming sequences, cutting/forming solutions, and detailed tooling designs.

·Engineering documentation: Prepare and maintain tool design, 2D drawings, BOMs, die layouts, and technical documentation.

·Design review: Conduct design reviews with Molex internal companies’ Die Design team to ensure design robustness, manufacturability, quality, and production readiness before release.

·Design standardization: Apply die design standards, best practices, lessons learned, and standardized design platforms.

2）Die Assembly, Setup and Qualification

·May require travelling to Molex internal companies to support die assembly, setup, debugging, FOT, qualification, and buy-off.

·Work closely with Molex internal companies Toolroom, Stamping, DPE, QA, and Production teams to resolve tooling issues.

·Verify die performance against dimensional, functional, quality, cycle-time, and process requirements.

·Support die trials and qualification activities and ensure all open technical issues are closed before production handover.

3）Design for Manufacturing & Cross-Functional Collaboration

·Review product and process requirements with Molex internal companies engineering teams to ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and effective PFMEA/FMEA implementation.

·Collaborate closely with Molex internal companies Die Design & Cross functional teams to align design deliverables, timing, and requirements with project milestones, FOT, FAI, qualification, and production objectives.

4）NPI, Testing and Problem Solving

·Support NPI activities and evaluate die performance using trial results and production data.

·Analyze stamping defects, dimensional variation, sliver, burr, deformation, slug jumping, tool wear, and other tooling-related issues.

·Perform root-cause analysis and implement effective die design improvements.

·Optimize die performance to achieve required quality, yield, cycle time, SPM, Cpk, and production stability.

5）Continuous Improvement

·Identify opportunities to improve die design, productivity, quality, cost, tool life, and maintainability.

·Drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis, engineering changes, PFMEA/FMEA, lessons learned, and design standardization.

·Develop and implement design improvements based on production feedback and lessons learned.

·Standardize successful solutions and share best practices across Molex internal companies and Chengdu teams.

·Support development of new die technologies and improved tooling platforms.

6）Documentation and Engineering Records

·Prepare and maintain design specifications, FAI report, BOM list, trial reports, qualification documents, and as-built drawings.

·Maintain accurate records of design changes, technical decisions, open issues, trial results, and project milestones.

·Ensure engineering documentation is updated following design changes and production improvements.

7）Compliance and Safety

·Ensure die designs comply with applicable internal companies’ standards, EHS requirements, safety requirements, and engineering procedures.

·Conduct appropriate design risk assessments and ensure identified risks are addressed before production release.

·Apply Molex MBM philosophy and Guiding Principles in daily responsibilities.

·Ensure tooling designs support safe operation, maintenance, and production.

8）Technical Leadership and Knowledge Sharing

·Provide technical guidance to project team members when required.

·Strengthen die design capability and technical competency within the Molex internal companies and Chengdu teams.

·Share die design knowledge, practical experience, troubleshooting methods, and lessons learned.

·Support development and implementation of common die design standards and methodologies.

1)On-Site Technical Support

·Provide on-site technical support in Molex internal companies based on project requirements.

·Troubleshoot and resolve die design, assembly, setup, stamping, and production issues.

·Coordinate design modifications and technical changes with the Molex internal companies’ Die Design team.

·Support production ramp-up until the die achieves stable and qualified performance.

2)Vendor and Toolmaker Support

·Work with toolmakers, die building vendors & fabrication suppliers on die design clarification and technical requirements.

·Review supplier tooling proposals, drawings, and technical solutions.

·Provide technical support to toolmaker during die fabrication, assembly, trials, and buy-off.

·Support vendor evaluation based on technical capability, quality, cost, delivery, and tooling performance.

3)Other Responsibilities

·Support Molex internal companies Die Design projects according to business priorities and project requirements.

·Support knowledge transfer and capability development between Chengdu and Molex internal companies.

·Participate in cross-site technical collaboration and benchmarking activities.

·Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Manager.

Job Requirement:

·Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing or Engineering

·Minimum 5 years of die design experience, preferably in progressive stamping dies and precision tooling.

·CAD: Strong Siemens NX; SolidWorks/AutoCAD advantageous.

·Precision Engineering: Mechanisms, tooling, GD&T, and tolerance stack-up.

·Material & Feeding: Material handling and feeding system knowledge.

·Safety & Quality: Machine safety, EHS, PFMEA/DFMEA, SPC, Cpk, and RCA.

·Tooling Qualification: FAT/SAT, qualification, buy-off, debugging, and ramp-up.

·Project & Supplier Management: Project leadership, supplier coordination, and technical documentation.

·Communication & Mobility: Working English; Mandarin advantageous; willing to travel to Molex internal companies such as Singapore