Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer at IDEX Corporation

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Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineering Lead

West Henrietta, NY

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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.
• Willingness to be hands‑on and present on the production floor.
• This position is a site‑based role.

IDEX Health & Science LLC., a Unit of IDEX Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity.

The compensation range for this position is $76,200.00 - $, 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 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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