Manufacturing Engineer

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.

With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineering Lead

West Henrietta, NY

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Who is IDEX Health & Science (IH&S)?

IDEX Health & Science, Life Science Optics – based in Rochester, New York – IDEX Health & Science’s line of products is comprised of a Light Sources Group and an Optical Systems Group. The Light Sources Group manufactures a variety of visible, low to moderate power lasers and laser-based systems uniquely designed for consistent performance. The Light Sources Group offers three basic types of lasers: gas (helium-neon and ion lasers), diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) lasers, and semiconductor diode laser assemblies.

The Optical Systems Group provides the design, prototype and low to mid volume manufacturing of custom lens assemblies and optical systems. The Optical Systems Group also specializes in the design of reliable shutter mechanisms and assemblies.

Our formula for success is simple. We work hard to maintain a culture where you can own your work; you are encouraged to try new ideas in a collaborative environment; and you can apply your skillset to enable our clients to gain a competitive advantage in their own market. At IDEX Health & Science, you have the opportunity to work with a great team of people, mentor others, and build a great future.

The Manufacturing Engineer will support and drive projects and actions within the Filter’s Business Line Manufacturing Engineering team. This team is responsible for ongoing quality, yield, and process improvements, and for new product and new process introduction.

• Support the implementation and maintenance of robust, documented production processes.

• Assist in the introduction of new products and processes into manufacturing.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to yield, quality, and efficiency.
• Provide hands‑on support for troubleshooting production issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure timely execution of engineering change orders and process updates.
• Promote and apply lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for process‑related issues.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Quality, Production, and R&D.
• Participate in internal and external audits as needed.

• This position requires a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Math, or Science, along with at least 1‑3 years experience in a Manufacturing Engineering environment.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to interface with all levels of the organization.
• Background in optical systems, components, glass fabrication, or semiconductors, (i.e., Optical Glass machining, processing, cleaning, inspection, and handling) is a plus.
• Experience using root cause analysis tools to accurately identify root cause.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams formally or informally to achieve results in a cooperative, cross‑functional, participative (e.g. matrix) environment.
• The right candidate will have a passion to succeed in all aspects of the position, be of the highest integrity; customer focused and is committed to the paradigm of continuous improvement.

• Quality tools and/or lean six sigma knowledge expertise is highly desired.
• Experience identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Must be able to travel to customer sites, as needed.
• Willingn…