Industrial Engineer at Molex Lincoln, NE
Molex · Lincoln, NE
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Industrial
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 45+ years
- Certification
- Green Belt preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 8 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level industrial role at Molex (industrial) in Lincoln, NE. 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.
- They ask for
- 45+ years · degree required · Green Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Green Belt
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Industrial Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $85k–$125k.
Median of the low and high ends of 91 live postings that list pay, out of 344 industrial engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 343 other live industrial postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (45+ vs 5+)
Typical $84k–$124k, from 89 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 60%
- Time studies 43%
- ✓ Six Sigma 38%
- New product launch 33%
- Root cause 27%
- AutoCAD 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is it more layout and capacity work, or time studies and standard work?
- The posting mentions a Green Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
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Full description from MolexAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
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.
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Industrial Engineer job at Molex. Lincoln, NE. 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 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.
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