Director of Engineering

Idex looks for talent to build or grow careers across its diversified global business portfolio. Candidates may be experienced professionals, recent graduates, or anyone in between, offering an environment where existing skills can be applied and new ones developed.

Lead the product engineering function for Akron Brass, including designing new products, re‑engineering existing ones, operational support, product liability handling, documentation, and product structure control.

• Lead and develop the engineering team and serve as the organization’s product design expert.
• Oversee engineering of new and existing products to meet customer, schedule, and cost requirements.
• Support manufacturing and operations with timely engineering solutions.
• Improve engineering processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and cost reduction.
• Ensure compliance with mechanical specifications, ISO
  9001:2015, and the Akron Brass Quality Manual.
• Manage shifting priorities to meet deadlines.
• Stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on new product introduction and manufacturing readiness.
• Plan and manage the engineering budget and resource allocation.
• Foster a culture of creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Communicate critical quality, compliance, supply, and safety risks to leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years of engineering or product development experience.
• 3+ years of managerial experience.
• Strong skills in GD&T, 3D CAD, FEA, project management, CFD, and multi‑disciplinary engineering (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic).
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement practices.
• Excellent communication, technical writing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Office role with 25% of time spent in a laboratory environment. Limited travel. Some moderate lifting may be required at times.

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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