Program Lead

Your Job

Molex is seeking a highly skilled and driven individual contributor to lead our Configure to Order (CTO) Engineering Program within the Optical Connectivity business unit. This role is critical to enhancing the efficiency and scalability of our CTO process, with a focus on reducing part number release cycle times and managing the rollout of new catalog schemes.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong engineering background, process optimization expertise, and a strategic mindset to drive continuous improvement across CTO operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence core engineering workflows and contribute directly to business growth and customer satisfaction.

Our Team

Molex is a global leader in electronic components and solutions, with a strong focus on innovation, quality, and customer service. The company has been in operation for over 80 years and has a strong presence in various industries, including automotive, telecommunications, consumer electronics, aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial automation.

Candidates can expect to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment that values creativity, collaboration, and excellence. Molex is committed to investing in its employees and providing opportunities for growth and development.

What You Will Do

• Process Optimization & Automation
• Analyze current CTO workflows and identify bottlenecks in part number release processes.
• Develop and implement improvements to reduce cycle time and increase throughput.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product Management, IT, Manufacturing) to streamline data flow and system integration.
• Catalog Scheme Management
• Lead the planning and execution of new catalog scheme rollouts within the CTO framework.
• Ensure seamless integration of catalog updates into engineering systems and processes.
• Maintain alignment with product strategy and customer configuration requirements.
• Program Leadership
• Serve as the technical lead and subject matter expert for CTO engineering initiatives.
• Monitor program KPIs and report progress to the VP of Engineering.
• Champion best practices and standardization across global engineering teams.
• Additional Areas of Responsibility
• Overall NPI Program Management
• Manage R&D Dashboard for Weekly / Monthly / Quarterly Updates

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

What Will Put You Ahead

For this role, we anticipate paying $120,000 - $165,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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.