Advanced Processing Engineer - Pneumatics

IDEX; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 127,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

PTO

Job summary

IDEX Corporation’s Performance Pneumatics Group in Benton Harbor, MI, seeks an Advanced Processing Engineer to lead machining, automation, and process development across our platform. This hands-on working manager role partners with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to turn innovative ideas into measurable results.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering, 8+ years of manufacturing experience, strong PLC/HMI and robotics

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering, or operations.
• Hands-on CNC machining, programming, tooling, fixturing, and process improvement.
• Experience with industrial automation including PLC/HMI, robotics, vision or motion systems.
• Strong Lean, continuous improvement, or productivity leadership with measurable results.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced machining, automation, and process development across our platform.
• Manage cross-functional project teams and mentor engineers and technicians.
• Drive capital equipment projects from business case through installation and validation.
• Develop standard processes, SOPs, routings, and change controls.
• Provide shop-floor technical support and troubleshoot issues to improve OEE and yield.
• Ensure safety, ergonomic, and quality system compliance across sites.

Skills

CNC machining

Automation & controls

Lean Six Sigma

Project leadership

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Advanced degree / PE / PMP / Lean Six Sigma certs

Tools

PLC/HMI

Robotics

Vision systems

Job description

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, IDEXis 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.

Who We Are

The IDEX Performance Pneumatics Group, comprised of Gast, Airtech, and US Valve, is a global leader in engineered solutions for vacuum, pressure, and flow control. With engineering and manufacturing centers in Benton Harbor, Michigan; Rutherford, New Jersey; and Linthicum, Maryland, we offer the scale and agility to innovate, engineer, and transform ideas into reliable solutions for the world’s most critical applications. Our products power critical applications across industries, including data centers, medical and life sciences, industrial automation, and energy systems. The IDEX Performance Pneumatics Group unites three industry‑leading brands with a shared mission: to design, create, and deliver advanced solutions for vacuum, pressure, and flow control. We are driven by innovation, precision engineering, and a commitment to reliability. By partnering closely with customers, we deliver tailored solutions that keep essential systems running. As part of IDEX Corporation, we leverage global reach and a culture of innovation to enable the technologies shaping modern life.

Position Summary

Advanced Processing Engineer is to lead advanced machining, automation, and process development across our Performance Pneumatics platform. This is a hands‑on working manager role for a technical leader who can build capability, improve manufacturing performance, and turn innovative ideas into practical, measurable results. The role will support multiple sites and partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize high‑tolerance CNC machining, tooling, fixturing, and process capability to improve quality, cycle time, yield and cost.
• Lead automation and controls initiatives, including robotics, PLC/HMI, vision systems, motion control and Industry4.0 solutions.
• Identify and deploy advanced manufacturing technologies that improve flexibility, productivity, safety and competitiveness.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, root‑cause analysis, SPC and DOE methods to reduce waste and improve process performance.
• Establish standard processes, best practices and technical playbooks that can be leveraged across sites.
• Lead capital equipment and process upgrade projects from business case through installation, commissioning, training and validation.
• Maintain and improve manufacturing documentation, including SOPs, routings, CNC programs, control plans and change controls.
• Provide shop‑floor technical support, troubleshoot process and equipment issues and lead trials to improve OEE, scrap and rework.
• Lead cross‑functional project teams and mentor engineers, technicians and site‑level manufacturing resources.
• Ensure new processes and equipment meet safety, ergonomic, regulatory and quality system requirements.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related technical field.
• 8+years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering, operations or a related technical discipline.
• Hands‑on experience with CNC machining, programming, tooling, fixturing and process improvement.
• Experience with industrial automation and controls, including PLC/HMI, robotics, vision or motion systems.
• Demonstrated success leading Lean, continuous improvement or productivity initiatives with measurable results.
• Strong project leadership skills, including experience supporting equipment installation, commissioning and validation.
• Proficiency with data analysis and statistical methods such as SPC, DOE or similar tools.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across functions and organisational levels.
• Experience in multi‑site or global manufacturing environments.
• Advanced degree, PE, PMP, Lean Six Sigma certification, additive manufacturing, GD&T, measurement systems or ISO quality systems experience.

Leadership Scope

This is a working manager role with significant cross‑functional influence. The role will lead project teams, mentor technical resources and help build advanced processing capability across the platform. Direct reporting responsibilities may evolve as the function grows.

Equal‑Employment‑Opportunity Statement

IDEX Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. We also make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and applicants, as required by law.

Additional Equal‑Employment‑Opportunity Statement

We also make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and applicants, as required by law. 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.

Total Rewards

The compensation range for this position is $127,200.00 – $190,800.00, depending on experience.

This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.

Benefits Package

• 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/

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