Manufacturing Engineer - Optical Fabrication

IDEX Health & Science, LLC; West Henrietta (NY); On-site; USD 78,200 - 117,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement savings program

PTO

Job summary

IDEX Health & Science, LLC is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer in West Henrietta, NY. The role involves providing technical support and developing tools and fixtures using SolidWorks.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and strong problem-solving skills. Join us to be a part of a dynamic team where you can grow your career.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, optomechanical engineering, or an equivalent field.
• Working proficiency in SolidWorks or other 3D CAD system.
• 2+ years' relevant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports daily operations while identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Provides technical support and guidance to the production team.
• Leads design and development for new products.

Skills

Technical support and guidance

Design and develop fixtures and tools

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

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.

Who is Materials Science Solutions (MSS)?

IDEX Materials Science Solutions (MSS) is a business platform within IDEX Corporation that brings together a portfolio of industry-leading companies specializing in advanced materials, precision manufacturing, optics, coatings, ceramics, and engineered components. Serving customers in the semiconductor, space and defense, and precision forming industries, IDEX MSS partners with OEMs to solve complex engineering challenges through innovative materials science expertise and coordinated global support. From concept development and prototyping to high-volume production, the organization delivers high-performance, mission-critical solutions that enable customers to advance cutting‑edge technologies and achieve reliable, scalable results.

ITAR/EAR Criteria

Certain positions with IDEX Corporation and its business units require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been granted refugee or asylum status.

The Manufacturing Engineer leads manufacturing engineering support for one or more production value streams within the IDEX Center of Excellence (optical components, machined components, and/or optical coatings). Supports daily operations while simultaneously identifying opportunities for improvement and advancement.

In addition to the technical requirements, the successful candidate for this role will be highly skilled in cross‑departmental communication and documenting engineering.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides technical support and guidance to the production team, coordinating with other engineering team members as required.
• Designs and develops fixtures, tools, prototypes, and other production support items using SolidWorks.
• Maintains and improves technical documentation, including design records, routings, bill of material, and work instructions.
• Trains operators and technicians.
• For new products, leads and/or participates in the design and development process, including configuration management and production approval processes.
• Teams with Quality Assurance to initiate and lead root cause investigations with containment plans and corrective and preventative actions.
• Identifies, recommends and drives process and capability improvements.
• Develops and maintains safe work practices.

Skills And Abilities

• Independent initiative and ability to efficiently acquire substantial knowledge of IDEX manufacturing processes, procedures and products.
• Work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Superb creativity and problem‑solving skills.
• Communicate effectively through email, presentations and technical documents.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to make decisions in high‑stress situations.
• Curiosity and a growth mindset.
• Comfortable around heavy industrial machinery.
• Enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Comfortable training others including engineers and technicians.
• Supports company values including ethical conduct and high integrity in all actions.

Professional, Educational, and Technical Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, optomechanical engineering, or an equivalent field.
• Working proficiency in Solidworks or other 3D CAD system.
• Ability to read and understand a variety of job‑related instructions and documents, including engineering drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks both of similar and varying priority.

Preferred

• 2+ years’ relevant experience.
• Experience with software and documentation control best practices.
• Experience with New Product Development (NPD) stage gate processes.
• Experience with statistical data collection and analysis, and data‑driven solution implementation.
• Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Experienced in nonconformance and root cause countermeasure investigations.
• Working knowledge of GD&T per ISO standards.
• Prior experience in an Optics Industry supporting an Optical Fabrication (Machining, Glass Cutting/Forming, Glass Polishing) is preferred.

Physical Classification

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Ability To

• Bend as is necessary for sitting, using computers, using the telephone, and computer mouse.
• Demonstrate eye‑hand coordination.
• Operate testing and measuring equipment.
• Bend as is necessary for lifting from waist to operate testing equipment.
• Apply force to adjust and operate testing equipment, turn knobs and cranks.
• Manipulate fragile parts into and out of equipment to measure size and shape.
• Grasp objects in order to turn, wipe, adjust instrumentation and safely use sharp instruments.
• Twist and turn wrists and forearms to perform inspection of optics and to operate testing equipment and computer.
• Bend at the neck to perform inspection and testing of optics and related equipment.
• Perform legible written communication.

Ability to work in a Class 1000 clean room environment wearing appropriate PPE.

Total Rewards

The compensation range for this position is $78,200.00 - $117,200.00, 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/

Equal Opportunity Employer

IDEX Materials Science Solutions, a Unit of IDEX Corporation 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

Life Science Optics