Sr. Manufacturing Engineering Manager

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.

ITAR/EAR CRITERIA:

These positions may require lawful access to ITAR/EAR controlled information and employees in this role will need to meet those requirements.  Requirements include US Citizenship or US Permanent Resident.

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.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

The Sr. Manufacturing Engineering Manager will lead and direct the activities of the System’s and 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Provide insightful and decisive leadership of the Manufacturing Engineering Group professional staff. 
• Assure that all production processes are robust and are fully documented.
• Serve as the subject matter expert of manufacturing engineering production capabilities.
• Monitor business line KPI’s to align team projects and daily support.
• Lead new-product and new-process introductions for Manufacturing.
• Responsible for Engineering projects being driven to successful completion on schedule.
• Coach engineers to make data driven decisions utilizing lean principles and methodologies.
• Drive process related investigations and corrective actions.
• Participate in customer audits of our manufacturing processes.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• This position requires a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Engineering, Math, or Science, along with 8+ 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.
• 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.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• 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.
• This position is a site-based role.