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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.\nWith 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.\nITAR/EAR CRITERIA:\nCertain 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.\nWho is Materials Science Solutions (MSS)?\nIDEX Materials Science Solutions (MSS) is a business platform within IDEX Corporation that brings together a portfolio of industry-leading companies specializing in advanced materials, precision manufacturing, optics, coatings, ceramics, and engineered components. Serving customers in the semiconductor, space and defense, and precision forming industries, IDEX MSS partners with OEMs to solve complex engineering challenges through innovative materials science expertise and coordinated global support. From concept development and prototyping to high-volume production, the organization delivers high-performance, mission-critical solutions that enable customers to advance cutting-edge technologies and achieve reliable, scalable results.\nThe Manufacturing Engineer leads manufacturing engineering support for one or more production value streams within the IDEX Center of Excellence (optical components, machined components, and/or optical coatings). Supports daily operations while simultaneously identifying opportunities for improvement and advancement.\nIn additional to the technical requirements, the successful candidate for this role will be highly skilled in cross-departmental communication and documenting engineering\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nProvides technical support and guidance to the production team, coordinating with other engineering team members as required.\nDesigns and develops fixtures, tools, prototypes, and other production support items using SolidWorks.\nMaintains and improves technical documentation, including design records, routings, bill of material, and work instructions.\nTrains operators and technicians.\nFor new products, leads and/or participates in the design and development process, including configuration management and production approval processes.\nTeams with Quality Assurance to initiate and lead root cause investigations with containment plans and corrective and preventative actions.\nIdentifies, recommends and drives process and capability improvements.\nDevelops and maintains safe work practices\nSKILLS AND ABILITIES:\nIndependent initiative and ability to efficiently acquire substantial knowledge of IDEX manufacturing processes, procedures and products.\nWork effectively with minimal supervision.\nSuperb creativity and problem-solving skills.\nCommunicate effectively through email, presentations and technical documents.\nStrong time management and prioritization skills.\nAbility to make decisions in high-stress situations.\nCuriosity and a growth mindset.\nComfortable around heavy industrial machinery.\nEnjoys working in a fast-paced environment\nComfortable training others including engineers and technicians.\nSupports company values including ethical conduct and high integrity in all actions.\nPROFESSIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS\nRequired:\nBachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, optomechanical engineering, or an equivalent field.\nWorking proficiency in Solidworks or other 3D CAD system.\nAbility to read and understand a variety of job-related instructions and documents, including engineering drawings.\nDemonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks both of similar and varying priority.\nPreferred:\n2+ years’ relevant experience\nExperience with software and documentation control best practices\nExperience with New Product Development (NPD) stage gate processes.\nExperience with statistical data collection and analysis, and data driven solution implementation.\nExperience with Design of Experiments (DOE)\nExperienced in nonconformance and root cause countermeasure investigations.\nWorking knowledge of GD&T per ISO standards.\nPrior experience in an Optics Industry supporting a Machining function is preferred.\nPHYSICAL CLASSIFICATION:\nMedium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.\nAbility to:\nBend as is necessary for sitting, using computers, using the telephone, and computer mouse\nDemonstrate eye-hand coordination\nOperate testing and measuring equipment\nBend as is necessary for lifting from waist to operate testing equipment\nApply force to adjust and operate testing equipment, turn knobs and cranks\nManipulate fragile parts into and out of equipment to measure size and shape\nGrasp objects in order to turn, wipe, adjust instrumentation and safely use sharp instruments\nTwist and turn wrists and forearms to perform inspection of optics and to operate testing equipment and computer\nBend at the neck to perform inspection and testing of optics and related equipment\nPerform legible written communication.\nAbility to work in a Class 1000 clean room environment wearing appropriate PPE.\nIDEX Materials Science Solutions, a Unit of IDEX Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer\nAre 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?\nTotal Rewards\nThe compensation range for this position is $78,200.00 - $117,200.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.Benefits Package\nOur 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/\nIDEX 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.\nAttention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at  for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. 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