Senior Mechanical Engineer OPTICS INDUSTRY

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Position Summary

The IDEX Rochester Semicon Business Line is looking for a Sr. Mechanical Engineer with a passion for solving problems and collaborating with teams to take a product from the design phase into production.  In this role the Sr. Mechanical Engineer supports production through application of technical skills to optimize manufacturing processes for maximum efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality.  The role is responsible for production risk analysis (PFMEA), documentation of production processes, and identifying opportunities for improvement while maintaining a list of priorities.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identifies and drives continuous improvement for manufacturing through design and implementation of mechanical fixtures / tooling, etc
• Responds to production product / process non-conformities, assisting production technicians as part of issue escalation
• Conducts root cause analysis and develops effective countermeasures
• Responsible for creating new product BOMs and routings in ERP system
• Creates and manages timelines for projects
• Creates and implements methodology for improved workflow and testing capabilities
• Documents all procedures for newly developed processes and on-going projects
• 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 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

 

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Must have experience w CAD – Solidworks preferred
• Experience with Python preferred
• 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 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

 

Credentials and Experience

• B.S. or higher in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related field or the equivalence in work experience.
• Two or more years’ experience in the field of mechanical engineering preferred. 

 

Requirements

 

Certain positions with IDEX Corporation and its business units require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been granted refugee or asylum status.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

Total Rewards

The compensation range for this position is $88,200.00 - $132,200.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.

Benefits Package

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: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefits-and-rewards/

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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