Industrial Engineer

Molex
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Nebraska, Lincoln
Sep 30, 2025
Your Job Molex in Lincoln, NE is seeking an Industrial Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will lead designated process improvement projects by applying Six Sigma methodology, Lean Manufacturing, and Total Quality Management (TQM) tools to drive quality improvements and cost reductions. This role will collaborate with cross-functional teams and leadership across all organizational levels to plan, execute, and complete multiple Lean Six Sigma initiatives annually. This role requires a hands-on, teamwork-driven approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement. Our Team We are proud to have been in Lincoln for over 45 years! With over 45,000 employees world-wide, Molex creates value by offering a complete range of connectivity products, services, and solutions for the data communications, medical, industrial, automotive and consumer electronics industries. What You Will Do Lead 4-6 Lean Six Sigma projects annually, applying Six Sigma, TQM, and Lean methodologies to enhance quality and reduce costs. Facilitate and coach cross-functional teams through problem-solving, providing training, education, and ongoing support to ensure project success. Serve as an advisor and resource for Lean Six Sigma deployment across functional departments and business units. Utilize statistical tools and project tracking systems to monitor project progress, analyze data, identify obstacles, and report status to management and stakeholders. Maintain effective communication with internal teams, customers, and suppliers to align expectations and minimize process change impacts. Mentor and guide Six Sigma Green Belts in project implementation and continuous improvement efforts. Promote safety, compliance, and adherence to Molex's Quality and Environmental systems. Perform additional related duties as assigned to support Lean Six Sigma and organizational improvement. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Bachelor's degree in a business, engineering or related technical discipline. 2+ years experience leading teams; focus on process improvement initiatives or projects. Strong proficiency in algebra-level mathematics, basic probability, and statistics, demonstrated by applying statistical analysis in project work. What Will Put You Ahead Advanced degree in business, engineering or related technical field. Experience using data systems, statistical tools, and relational databases in an industrial setting. Excellent project management, communication, training, and presentation skills. This position does not qualify for VISA Sponsorship. 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, aqui, or tu). #LI-MK4