Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Job Highlights

Company Profile

IDEX is a company that has undoubtedly touched your life in some way. It makes thousands of products that include industrial infrastructure applications, health and science technologies, industrial and municipal fire and rescue, fluid and metering technologies, and scientific fluidics.

Job Profile

The company is hiring a Senior Manufacturing Engineer who will be responsible for the continuous improvement, lean value stream process support, and maintenance of manufacturing processes to maximize productivity while minimizing costs.

Work with cross-functional teams to develop organizational-wide automation, machining, and assembly strategy.

Select and on-board new equipment to support strategy, while maintaining positive employee relations, team-oriented problem solving, and employee accountability.

Education Level

• BS Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.

Work Experience

• Minimum 8 years of operations experience in a manufacturing environment with increasing responsibilities including automation.
• Experience in integrated control system troubleshooting and configuration (PLC, HMI, OIT)
• Experience implementing Continuous Improvement and TPM programs.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Advances and maintains manufacturing work instructions associated with the product including assembly, final assembly, paint and test, and special processes. Assist in the training and evaluation when applicable
• Coordinates manufacturing process changes resulting from Engineering Change Notices or new product implementation which includes tooling, fixtures, gages, CNC programs, packaging, and routings.
• Develops advanced manufacturing processes. Assigned strategic investigations to support long-range manufacturing development.
• Has excellent knowledge of metal cutting equipment (CNC lathes, mills, etc.) Has a deep understanding of programming needs and maintenance fundamentals. Can aid in the selection of new machines, tooling, automation, and processes required to meet productivity objectives.
• Identify new processes integrating automation and cost-effective solutions to manufacturing process problems utilizing lean principles in the facility. Leading projects to onboard, configure, and troubleshoot control systems during launch and sustainment in manufacturing.
• Modify cell layouts utilizing lean value stream principles. Determines and recommends improvements in accurate cell capacity and production rates.
• Oversee the purchase of new equipment which includes the initial justification, supplier contact, studies of equipment before purchase and after installation, implementation, and training of personnel in the use of new equipment. Has excellent knowledge of metal cutting equipment (CNC lathes, mills, etc.) Has a deep understanding of programming needs and maintenance fundamentals.
• Perform Machine/Automation run-offs, identifying process capability (CPK) and modifying to meet industry standards.
• Prepares routings for new or revised parts or to reflect modifications of current manufacturing methods.
• Process information, cost, and prototype requests as required.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Demonstrated collaboration with an emphasis on cross-functional team development and leading skilled trades.
• Demonstrated knowledge and competence in machining or assembly operations, mix model cell structure is a plus.
• Demonstrated project management and GD&T methodology skills.
• Familiar with Vision Systems and motion controllers/actuators.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to learn and adapt to new processes is a plus.

Benefits/Perks

• 401(k) retirement savings program with company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Healthcare and dependent care spending accounts
• Health savings account
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Parental Leave
• Prescription drug benefits
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness Program

Employer’s Statement

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.