Manufacturing Engineer

IDEX; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 86,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

PTO

Job summary

IDEX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, implement and optimize manufacturing processes for highly engineered rotational equipment. You will collaborate with production, quality, engineering, and facilities to support new product introduction and existing product optimization.

The role focuses on efficiency, safety, and quality, with opportunities to lead lean initiatives and contribute to ISO-related procedures. Competitive benefits and a strong team environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; 3+ years’ experience in Manufacturing Engineering.
• Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma/KANBAN or Kaizen experience.
• Proficiency with Creo Parametric or SolidWorks for design.
• Experience with PLC programming, controls systems, and electronics.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of safety and regulatory standards in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve safety, efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, process flow diagrams, and standard operating procedures for air blower assembly and production.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure manufacturability of new products, providing input on design changes to improve production efficiency.
• Implement and maintain preventative maintenance programs for production equipment and tooling.
• Monitor KPIs such as cycle times, downtime, and defect rates to identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Creo Parametric

SolidWorks

PLC programming

Controls systems

Electronics

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Postgraduate degree a plus

Tools

Creo Parametric

SolidWorks

PLC programming

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 around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Manufacturing Engineer will play a key role in the manufacturing of highly engineered rotational equipment. This individual will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes, workflows and physical work cells to enhance efficiencies while also working to reduce waste, improve product quality and enhance workplace safety. The qualified candidate will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams - including production, quality, engineering, continuous improvement, and facilities. Responsibilities include researching, designing, and developing new equipment, systems, procedures, and solutions to support new product introduction and existing product optimization, while also working to address production constraints related to processes and tooling.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve safety, efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
• Evaluates manufacturing processes based on cycle time, TAKT time, and quality criteria, such as efficiency and speed; manages process‑improvement projects
• Designs tools, fixtures and machines used to assemble, manufacture and inspect products.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, process flow diagrams, and standard operating procedures for air blower assembly and production.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure manufacturability of new products, providing input on design changes to improve production efficiency.
• Implement and maintain preventative maintenance programs for production equipment and tooling.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as cycle times, downtime, and defect rates to identify improvement opportunities.
• Utilize lean manufacturing principles and 80/20 tools to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Sources and plans: installs new equipment and ensures that it operates correctly; trains others to operate new machinery
• Train and support production staff on new processes, equipment, and technologies.
• Troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment and partners with manufacturer to support equipment repair
• Develops and implements manufacturing, production and ISO certification procedures and processes
• Assists with EH&S projects to maintain a safe manufacturing environment.
• Mentains knowledge of new and developing manufacturing technology, equipment, and applications; applies this knowledge to recommend and implement new technology and processes
• Support potential automation initiatives for assembly and inspection processes
• Performs other duties as assigned within scope of position

QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to drive world class design principles and standards into problem solutions.
• Exceptional communication, team, and process skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and team player mentality.
• Excellent verbal/written communication, interpersonal skills, leadership skills and problem‑solving abilities are required.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint including developing graphs and presentations.
• Commitment to health and safety standards and environmental regulations
• Project Management skills
• Education and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in engineering; post graduate degree a plus 3+ years’ experience in Manufacturing Engineering
• Well versed in equipment production and assembly environment
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma/KANBAN or Kaizen methodology.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, fabrication methods and tool design
• Knowledge of safety and regulatory standards related to manufacturing
• Experience with modeling and design (e.g., Creo Parametric or SolidWorks)
• Experience with PLC programming, controls systems, and electronics.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are represented of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing duties of the job, employee is required to move around and be still; use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Employee will occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Office and shop floor working environment. Noise level is minimal with intervals of spikes. Required to wear safety glasses and utilize safety equipment while present on the shop floor.

Total Rewards

The compensation range for this position is $86,000.00 - $129,000.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.

Benefits Package

Our 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/

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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