Engineering Leader

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The IDEX Optical Technologies, Rochester Semicon Business Line is looking for an Engineering Leader with a passion for solving problems and collaborating with teams. In this role, the engineering leader supports production by setting direction and coordinating manufacturing and production design engineers to improve process efficiency, and introduce new products for ‘non-strategic’ opportunities. This is a working leader role, directly involved in manufacturing / design work to add additional capacity to the existing engineering team.

• Identifies and drives continuous improvement for manufacturing
• Responds to production product / process non-conformities, assisting production technicians as part of issue escalation
• Leads the effort towards conducting root cause analysis and develops effective countermeasures
• Creates and manages timelines for projects
• Build and improve process around new product introduction coordination, including engineering and other support functions
• Creates and implements methodology for improved workflow and testing capabilities
• Documents all procedures for newly developed processes and ongoing projects
• Creates metrics to track process capability and improvement
• As needed creates or recommends creation of drawings for required jigs
• Translates customer specifications into procedures to be performed by the department
• Interacts with various departments that impact production and process issues to improve productivity and quality
• Establishes, follows, and enforces all safety regulations
• Utilizes data analysis techniques to prioritize solutions
• Effectively communicates change at all levels in organization

• Lead cross functional teams
• Work effectively with minimal supervision
• Read and understand a variety of job-related instructions and documents, including blueprints
• Collect, compile and understand basic mathematical calculations and statistical data
• Set personal deadlines and project schedules
• Develop, organize, prioritize, and manage projects and time
• Document effectively
• Demonstrate and practice a detail-oriented approach to work
• Identify, research and resolve issues
• Work well with time and production limitations
• Acquire substantial knowledge of ATF's manufacturing processes, procedures and products
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience with optical test equipment
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of a variety of database or process software
• Work effectively without upper management direction
• Demonstrate mechanical skill
• Work with chemicals
• Train employees in manufacturing and lean principles
• Hands on approach to learning and teaching others

• B.S. or higher in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or related field or the equivalence in work experience.
• Eight or more years experience in the field of manufacturing engineering. Familiar with using statistical process control or similar methods.
• Two years direct engineering team leadership / supervision
• Lean Six Sigma certifications and use are preferred

• This position is a site-based role
• Willingness to work extended hours or weekends when necessary to support production demands

• Use eyesight for all aspects of the job daily
• Operate computer, grinder, saws, precision fabrication equipment, measuring tools, and hand tools as required
• Bend as necessary to lift, lower, push, pull, or operate and maintain equipment and accessories
• Effectively transport tooling, equipment, materials, and sharp objects safely within the department
• Safety glasses are worn…