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<div>Your Job
The Metallurgical Engineering Specialist serves as one of Molex's leading subject matter experts in the field of metals and related processes. In a manner and direction consistent with the overall group strategy and the Technology Leader's specific vision, this individual is responsible for managing aspects of complex technical projects or programs related to metals or process technology invention, selection, specification, evaluation, deployment, failure analysis, and / or testing. The Metallurgical Engineering Specialist is also expected to support technology transfer and knowledge sharing with suppliers, external collaborators, and customers.
Our Team
Molex creates connections for life by enabling technologies that transform the future and improve lives. With presence in more than 40 countries, Molex offers a complete range of connectivity products, services and solutions for the data communications, medical, industrial, automotive and consumer electronics industries.
What You Will Do 
 
<ul><li>Manage and deliver on projects configured to address the strategic technical opportunities identified through 1) direct engagement with internal stakeholders from product development and manufacturing, 2) group technology track roadmaps, and 3) other identified technical needs of the enterprise.
</li><li>Support the product development and manufacturing teams with materials application engineering support, leadership of optimized material selection practices, support on design reviews and new product development challenges, advanced materials and manufacturing process related problem solving and failure analysis, and technical engagement and alignment with the raw material supply base.
</li><li>Discover relevant research and development activities around metals in universities and industry through literature searches, seminars, conferences, supplier visits, and external courses. Ability to gauge potential application of these developments within Molex. Develop and deploy these applications until successful handoff within the company.
</li><li>Create, identify, and help secure intellectual property through patents, publications, and / or trade secrets.
</li><li>Lead problem solving and failure analysis consultations, coordination of work activities with internal and external analysis / testing facilities, and reporting of results, conclusions, and recommendations.
</li><li>Review and update existing Molex Engineering Specifications related to raw materials. Create new Engineering specifications and best practices as required to ensure strong and robust engineering practices related to raw materials and their processing enterprise wide.
</li><li>Assess operational capability and opportunities for expansion of the pertinent experimental, analytical, and testing equipment tied to metals.
</li><li>Coordination and preparation of knowledge shares, technical seminars, and meetings both independently and in support of management.
</li><li>Understand, support, and contribute to current Molex Total Quality Management (TQM), Six Sigma, International Standards Organization (ISO) and Environmental, and/or Health and Safety (EH&amp;S) Management Systems by following stated policies and procedures.
</li><li>Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
</li></ul>Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) 
 
<ul><li>Theoretical and practical knowledge on material science, particularly metallurgy and its associated manufacturing processes, including stamping, machining, injection molding, electroplating and material joining processes. Prior experience with a range of materials test / analytical tools such as SEM/EDX, hardness testing, tensile testing, and metallography.
</li><li>Bachelors and Master's Degree in Materials Science, Metallurgic Engineering, or similar technical specialty
</li><li>Demonstrated ability to deliver tangible value on projects tied to metals application in products, metals and/or processing in manufacturing and/or metals research and development.
</li><li>Prior experience with project management, including the application of statistical tools, such as SPC and DOE, to practical problems or research programs.
</li><li>Ability to lead, manage and successfully bring innovative projects to closure.
</li><li>Ability to seek out and share knowledge to create high impact innovative solutions.
</li><li>Ability to effectively engage in academic and business settings.
</li><li>Ability to identify and solve complex technical problems in an organized, logical, and effective manner even when confronted with limited information, significant uncertainties, time pressure or the necessity to consult with other experts.
</li><li>Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams focused on meeting program objectives.
</li><li>Ability to collaborate effectively with global personnel at all levels of the corporate organization, including interaction with external resources.
</li><li>Writing and presentation skills that are consistent with the departmental and corporate standards for formalized communication, including project plans, final reports, problem solving tools, and executive reviews.
</li><li>Considerable persuasion, tact, and negotiation skills utilized across departments and regions of the corporation.
</li></ul> 
What Will Put You Ahead
 
<ul><li>Experience providing electromechanical product design engineers with materials application engineering support and providing product design engineers and manufacturing process engineers with advanced problem solving / failure analysis support.
</li><li>PH.D. in Materials Science, Metallurgic Engineering or similar specialty
</li><li>Demonstrated ability to impact corporate intellectual property as evidenced by a record of patents, publications, and / or trade secrets around metals or its associated processes.
</li><li>First-hand knowledge of the tools and techniques for predicting product-level performance based upon material properties and manufacturing process strategies.
</li><li>Prior work experience at a relevant metal supplier in positions related to either application engineering, process engineering or research and development.
</li><li>Some first-hand experience with the type of high-speed, fine-dimensional tolerance stamping manufacturing processes
</li><li>Ability to operate and understand fundamentals of FEA related software.
</li><li>Demonstrated Ability to work with metallurgical knowledge in the development of new copper alloys, the improvement of existing chemistry and/or improve processing capability.
</li><li>Ability to understand the limits, risks and opportunities for improvement around the Process Failure Mode Element Analysis (PFMEA) of a metals rolling mill and/or other metals related manufacturing processes.
</li></ul>For this role, we anticipate paying $140,000- $180,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
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 Philosophy
All 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.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aqu&iacute; , or tu ).
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Metallurgical Engineering Specialist

<div>Your Job
The Director of Program &amp; Portfolio Management (PPM) is responsible for establishing and leading a disciplined, enterprise-wide approach to portfolio management across Digital and IT. This role creates the structure, visibility, and operating rhythm needed to connect business strategy, investment decisions, capacity, and execution across enterprise and divisional priorities. This leader will oversee the portfolio management process for the organization, while program and project management resources remain embedded within decentralized teams. Success in the role will depend on the ability to influence across a matrixed environment, drive consistency through common practices and governance, and strengthen execution through partnership, transparency, and leadership without direct authority over all delivery resources.
This is an onsite opportunity in Lisle, IL; 5 days/per week.
Our Team
The role sits at the intersection of strategy, finance, and delivery, partnering closely with IT leadership, Digital Business Partners, and divisional stakeholders to translate demand into an executable, value-focused portfolio. This is a highly visible leadership role with the opportunity to shape how Digital work is prioritized, governed, and delivered across the enterprise.
What You Will Do 
 
<ul><li>Own the enterprise-wide view of the Digital and IT portfolio across business, functional, and divisional initiatives
</li><li>Maintain a transparent view of demand, priorities, funding, capacity, interdependencies, and delivery status
</li><li>Ensure alignment between strategic priorities, financial plans, and execution capacity
</li><li>Provide CIO and senior leadership with the insights needed to make effective trade-off and investment decisions Portfolio Management Process &amp; Governance
</li><li>Establish and lead a scalable portfolio management process that brings consistency across a decentralized delivery model
</li><li>Define common expectations, governance practices, reporting standards, and portfolio review cadences without creating unnecessary bureaucracy
</li><li>Lead recurring portfolio and program reviews with Digital and business leadership to drive focus, transparency, and accountability
</li><li>Surface risks, resource constraints, and cross-functional dependencies early and drive resolution through leadership partnership Demand Intake &amp; Prioritization
</li><li>Build and run a consistent intake and prioritization process for Digital and IT work across the enterprise
</li><li>Facilitate structured conversations with business leaders, Digital Leadership Team members, and key stakeholders to evaluate demand, sequence work, and clarify trade-offs
</li><li>Ensure initiatives enter the portfolio with clear sponsorship, business rationale, funding, scope, and outcome definitions
</li><li>Improve the quality and comparability of decisions on what work to start, stop, accelerate, or defer Enablement of Decentralized Program Delivery
</li><li>Provide enterprise leadership to program and project management practices across decentralized teams
</li><li>Create common tools, playbooks, templates, and ways of working that improve consistency, visibility, and execution quality
</li><li>Influence and coach program and project leaders across the organization to strengthen delivery discipline and portfolio transparency
</li><li>Reinforce clear roles, responsibilities, and expectations across teams participating in program execution Business Outcomes &amp; Value Realization
</li><li>Shift portfolio management from activity tracking to business outcomes and value realization
</li><li>Partner with business and Digital leaders to define success measures and monitor benefits realization following implementation
</li><li>Provide leadership with clear visibility into value delivered relative to investment, progress against objectives, and lessons learned
</li><li>Promote stronger linkage between portfolio decisions and enterprise value creation Capacity &amp; Resource Planning
</li><li>Partner with the Digital Leadership Team to improve visibility to resource capacity, delivery constraints, and demand across the portfolio
</li><li>Support annual planning and in-year decision making through realistic capacity, prioritization, and scenario modeling
</li><li>Enable fact-based resource discussions that improve focus on the highest-value work
</li><li>Identify systemic bottlenecks and recommend actions to improve organizational throughput and execution effectiveness Stakeholder Partnership &amp; Communication
</li><li>Work closely with Digital Business Partners, capability leaders, divisional stakeholders, and finance partners to ensure business priorities are accurately reflected in the portfolio
</li><li>Strengthen collaboration between Digital, divisions and capabilities through clear communication, transparency, and predictable management rhythms
</li><li>Reinforce a common language for priorities, progress, risk, and value delivery across the enterprise Continuous Improvement
</li><li>Continuously evolve the PPM operating model based on organizational maturity, business needs, and leadership feedback
</li><li>Simplify governance where possible while increasing execution discipline and decision quality
</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve portfolio visibility, management reporting, and the overall effectiveness of Digital execution
</li><li>Help build a modern, practical PPM capability that enables scale without slowing the organization down
</li></ul>Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) 
 
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field required
</li><li>15+ years of progressive leadership experience in digital operations, program management, portfolio management, IT strategy, or transformation within a global enterprise
</li><li>Proven ability to lead enterprise programs and operating models that connect business priorities, technology delivery, and financial outcomes
</li><li>Demonstrated success working across complex, matrixed organizations and influencing outcomes without direct authority
</li><li>Enterprise-first mindset with the ability to balance strategic priorities, operational realities, and business outcomes
</li><li>Strong execution discipline paired with sound judgment and a bias for simplicity
</li><li>Skilled at leading through influence, building alignment, and driving clarity in a matrixed environment
</li><li>Able to create structure, transparency, and accountability without over-engineering process
</li></ul>What Will Put You Ahead 
 
<ul><li>MBA or advanced degree preferred in Leadership Attributes
</li><li>15+ years of progressive leadership experience in digital operations, program management, portfolio management, IT strategy, or transformation within a global enterprise; manufacturing or engineering experience preferred
</li><li>Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage credibly with senior leaders across business and Digital functions
</li><li>Strong strategic thinking, business judgment, and analytical capability
</li><li>Deep alignment with Koch's Principle Based Management&reg; philosophy and Molex values
</li><li>Naturally curious, pragmatic, and continuous improvement oriented
</li></ul>For this role, we anticipate paying $200,000 - $225,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
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 Philosophy
All 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
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aqu&iacute; , or tu ).
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Metallurgical Engineering Specialist

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