Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer – Airtech Vacuum

• Design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve safety, efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
• Utilize lean manufacturing principles and 80/20 tools to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes based on cycle time, TAKT time, and quality criteria, such as efficiency and speed; manage process‑improvement projects.
• Design tools, fixtures and machines used to assemble, manufacture, and inspect products.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, process flow diagrams, and standard operating procedures for air blower assembly and production.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure manufacturability of new products, providing input on design changes to improve production efficiency using lean thinking and methodology.
• Implement and maintain preventative maintenance programs for production equipment and tooling.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as cycle times, downtime, and defect rates to identify improvement opportunities.
• Source and plan: install new equipment and ensure that it operates correctly; train others to operate new machinery.
• Train and support production staff on new processes, equipment, and technologies.
• Troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment and partner with manufacturer to support equipment repair.
• Develop and implement manufacturing, production and ISO certification procedures and processes.
• Assist with EH&S projects to maintain a safe manufacturing environment.
• Maintain knowledge of new and developing manufacturing technology, equipment, and applications; apply this knowledge to recommend and implement new technology and processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned within scope of position.

• Ability to drive world‑class design principles and standards into problem solutions.
• Exceptional communication, team, and process skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and team player mentality.
• Excellent verbal/written communication, interpersonal skills, leadership skills and problem‑solving abilities are required.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint including developing graphs and presentations.
• Commitment to health and safety standards and environmental regulations.
• Project management skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; postgraduate degree a plus.
• 3+ years’ experience in Manufacturing Engineering.
• Well versed in equipment production and assembly environment.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma/KANBAN or Kaizen methodology.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, fabrication methods and tool design.
• Experience with safety and regulatory standards related to manufacturing.
• Knowledge with modeling and design (e.g., Creo Parametric or Solid Works).
• Experience with PLC programming, controls systems, and electronics.

• While performing duties of the job, employee is required to move around and be still; use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• Employee will occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Office and shop floor working environment.
• Noise level is minimal with intervals of spikes.
• Required to wear safety glasses, safety shoes and utilize safety equipment while present on the shop floor.

The compensation range for this position is $94,600.00 – $, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.

Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include:
Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page:

Idex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to 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.

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