Manufacturing Engineer - High Purity

IDEX Corporation; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 88,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement savings with company

PTO

Job summary

IDEX Corporation in Farmington, CT, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead design, implementation and continuous improvement of cleanroom manufacturing processes. You will ensure ISO, regulatory and internal quality standards are met while owning process improvements and training.

Responsibilities include developing fixtures, reducing setup time, improving equipment uptime, and driving TPM and Lean initiatives.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

TPM

Change management

CAD

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

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

Tools

CAD software

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.

Make an Impact Where It Matters

At IDEX , we create trusted solutions that improve lives. 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, 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 to 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 You’ll Lead Through

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

• Cleanroom manufacturing and contamination control
• Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Training matrices and competency systems
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
• Root-cause analysis and TPM methodologies
• Fixture and tooling design fundamentals

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

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?

Total Rewards

The compensation range for this position is $88,200.00 - $132,200.00, 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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Job Family: Engineering

Business Unit: Mott