Director of Engineering

IDEX Corporation; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEX Corporation in Wooster, OH is looking for an experienced Product Engineering Manager to lead the Akron Brass engineering function. In this role, you will design new products, re-engineer existing products, and support operations with timely solutions.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in engineering or product development and skills in project management and engineering disciplines like GD&T, 3D CAD, and FEA. This opportunity offers a blend of office and laboratory work with limited travel requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years of engineering or product development experience.
• 3+ years of managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Engineering team; serve as the organization’s product design expert.
• Oversee engineering for new and existing products to meet customer, schedule, and cost requirements.
• Support manufacturing and operations with timely engineering solutions.
• Improve engineering processes for efficiency, accuracy, and cost reduction.
• Ensure compliance with mechanical specifications.
• Manage shifting priorities and ensure deadlines are met.

Skills

GD&T

3D CAD

FEA

Project management

CFD

Lean Six Sigma

Communication

Technical writing

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

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, 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 (https://www.idexcorp.com/our-businesses/business-segments/) around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for leading product engineering function of Akron Brass, including designing new product, re-engineering of existing product, operations support, product liability, and documentation and product structure control.

REPORTS TO (Title): Akron Brass Site Leader

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and develop the Engineering team; serve as the organization’s product design expert
• Oversee engineering for new and existing products to meet customer, schedule, and cost requirements
• Support manufacturing and operations with timely engineering solutions
• Improve engineering processes for efficiency, accuracy, and cost reduction
• Ensure compliance with mechanical specifications, ISO 9001:2015, and the Akron Brass Quality Manual
• Manage shifting priorities and ensure deadlines are met
• 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, and project management
• Experience with 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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 5+ years of engineering or product development experience3+ years of managerial experience

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Office role with 25% of time spent in lab environment.
• Limited travel. Some moderate lifting is required at times.

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?

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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Job Family: Engineering

Business Unit: Akron Brass