Engineering Manager

IDEX; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement savings with company

Paid time off

Job summary

IDEX in Albuquerque seeks an Engineering Manager to guide production by aligning manufacturing and design engineers, increasing capacity, and driving efficiency. This leadership role reports to the Site Leader and focuses on delivering improvements across processes and new product introductions.

The position requires strong analytical skills, experience leading an engineering team, and the ability to translate customer specs into actionable procedures while adhering to safety and quality

Qualifications

• BS or higher in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Eight or more years of experience in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with statistical process control or similar methods.
• Three years of direct engineering team leadership/supervision.
• Lean Six Sigma certifications and use are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and drive continuous improvement for manufacturing.
• Lead root cause analysis and develop effective countermeasures.
• Create and manage timelines for projects.
• Build and improve processes around new product introduction coordination.
• Establish, follow, and enforce all safety regulations.
• Translate customer specifications into department procedures.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Blueprint reading

Data analysis

Project scheduling

Education

BS in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

8+ years manufacturing experience

Lean Six Sigma preferred

Job description

Position Summary

The IDEX Material Sciences Solutions, CVI Albuquerque business unit is looking for an Engineering Manager to support production by setting direction and coordinating manufacturing and production design engineers to improve process efficiency and introduce new products. This working‑leader role is directly involved in manufacturing and design work to add capacity to the existing engineering team and reports to the Site Leader.

Duties and Responsibilities

The role includes:

• Identifying and driving continuous improvement for manufacturing.
• Responding to production product/process non‑conformities and ensuring resources are allocated to support production technicians.
• Leading root cause analysis and developing effective countermeasures.
• Creating and managing timelines for projects.
• Building and improving processes around new product introduction coordination.
• Creating and implementing methodology for improved workflow and testing capabilities.
• Representing engineering function in customer interactions for issue escalation or new product opportunities.
• Ensuring process documentation is created for newly developed processes and ongoing projects.
• Creating metrics to track process capability and improvement.
• Creating or recommending creation of drawings for required jigs.
• Translating customer specifications into department procedures.
• Interacting with various departments to improve productivity and quality.
• Establishing, following, and enforcing all safety regulations.
• Utilizing data analysis techniques to prioritize solutions.
• Effectively communicating change at all organizational levels.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Lead cross‑functional teams.
• Work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Read and understand job‑related instructions, including blueprints.
• Collect, compile, and understand basic mathematical and statistical data.
• Set personal deadlines and project schedules.
• Develop, organize, prioritize, and manage projects and time.
• Document effectively.
• Practice detail‑oriented approach.
• Identify, research, and resolve issues.
• Work well with time and production limitations.
• Acquire substantial knowledge of CVI’s manufacturing processes, procedures, and products.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience with optical test equipment.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of database or process software.
• Work effectively without upper‑management direction.
• Demonstrate mechanical skill.
• Work with chemicals.
• Train employees in manufacturing and lean principles.
• Hands‑on approach to learning and teaching others.

Credentials and Experience

• B.S. or higher in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Eight or more years of experience in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with statistical process control or similar methods.
• Three years of direct engineering team leadership/supervision.
• Lean Six Sigma certifications and use are preferred.

Requirements

Positions may require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or Export Administration Regulations. Applicants may need to be "U.S. Persons," defined as a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, or person granted refugee or asylum status.

Total Rewards

Compensation range: $112,700.00 – $169,100.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for a performance‑based bonus plan.

Benefits Package

Our comprehensive U.S. benefits include health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, paid time off, and more. For more information, visit our benefits page.

Equal Employment Opportunity

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Consideration is given 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 protected category. Individuals with a disability requiring accommodation during the application process can contact the Talent Acquisition Team for assistance.