Director of Engineering

IDEX; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEX is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the product engineering function for Akron Brass. This role involves designing new products and overseeing the engineering team to meet customer, schedule, and cost requirements.

Candidates should have over 5 years of engineering experience and strong skills in GD&T, CAD, and project management. The position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to manage an engineering budget.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering or product development experience.
• 3+ years of managerial experience.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the engineering team.
• Oversee engineering of new and existing products.
• Support manufacturing and operational engineering solutions.
• Manage engineering budget and resource allocation.
• Foster a culture of creativity and continuous improvement.

Skills

GD&T

3D CAD

FEA

Project Management

CFD

Multi-Disciplinary Engineering

Lean Six Sigma

Technical Writing

Presentation Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Master’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

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.

Summary of Job Responsibilities

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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, ISO9001:2015, 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Required Abilities

• 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.

Work Environment

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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