Manufacturing Engineer - High Purity

IDEX; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 88,200 - 132,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement savings program

PTO

Job summary

IDEX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for their operations in Farmington, Connecticut. This role involves leading the design and improvement of cleanroom manufacturing processes while ensuring compliance with various quality standards.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, possess over 3 years of relevant experience, and have strong problem-solving and analytical skills. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $88,200 to $132,200, along with comprehensive health benefits and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience.
• Technical knowledge in cleanroom manufacturing and contamination control.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Own and improve cleanroom manufacturing processes.
• Design and implement robust standard work and training.
• Develop fixtures and tooling that enhance quality, efficiency, safety, and ergonomics.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

TPM

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD proficiency

ERP systems

Job description

At Mott, a high-precision filtration business within IDEX, you’ll work on mission-critical products used in Semiconductor, Healthcare, Clean Energy, and Space Exploration markets. This role is a strong fit for engineers who want real ownership, hands‑on influence, and the opportunity to improve how advanced products are made—every day.

As a Manufacturing Engineer supporting High Purity cleanroom operations, you will shape processes, strengthen reliability, and enable production teams to operate safely, consistently, and efficiently. If you enjoy being close to the manufacturing floor, leading change, and turning complex challenges into practical solutions, this role offers the autonomy and impact that define careers at IDEX.

Role Purpose

The Manufacturing Engineer leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of cleanroom manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with ISO, regulatory, and internal quality standards. The role emphasizes: strong process ownership, practical and scalable engineering solutions, equipment reliability and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), clear standard work, effective training, and structured change management. Engineers in this role apply the IDEX 80/20 mindset to simplify complexity and focus effort where it delivers the greatest impact on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and improve cleanroom manufacturing processes
• Design and implement robust standard work and training
• Develop fixtures and tooling that enhance quality, efficiency, safety, and ergonomics
• Lead change management for new processes and equipment
• Improve equipment uptime and reliability through TPM programs
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean and data-driven methods
• Balance daily production support with longer-term improvement initiatives

Challenges

• Ensuring new processes are consistently adopted on the production floor
• Creating training that results in lasting competency
• Designing tooling that meets quality, safety, and ergonomic needs
• Introducing improvements while minimizing disruption
• Improving uptime on critical cleanroom equipment
• Prioritizing high-impact work using the IDEX 80/20 philosophy

What Success Looks Like

• >= 95% uptime on critical cleanroom equipment
• 10% OEE improvement within 12 months
• 100% process adoption within 90 days of rollout
• >= 95% operator competency following training
• 15% reduction in production lead time
• 20% reduction in setup time through improved fixture design
• >= 98% TPM compliance
• Annual reduction of 20% low-value process complexity

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related field)
• 3+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience
• Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, and change management
• CAD proficiency for fixture and tooling design
• Familiarity with ERP systems
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Technical knowledge in cleanroom manufacturing and contamination control
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS), training matrices, and competency systems
• Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
• Root cause analysis and TPM methodologies
• Fundamentals of fixture and tooling design

Attributes for Success at IDEX

• Ownership mindset with a bias for action
• Ability to coach and develop others
• Clear, confident communication
• Data-driven decision making
• High attention to detail and accountability
• Comfort influencing change through collaboration and example

Total Rewards

The compensation range for this position is $88,200.00 - $132,200.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for a performance based bonus plan.

• Health benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings program with company match
• PTO
• And more

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.