Manufacturing Engineer - Optical Fabrication

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

PTO

Job summary

IDEX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support production value streams in West Henrietta, NY. This role involves designing tools and maintaining technical documentation while optimizing manufacturing processes.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and has proficiency in SolidWorks. The position offers a compensation range of $78,200 to $117,200 depending on experience, along with benefits like health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, optomechanical engineering, or an equivalent field.
• Working proficiency in SolidWorks or other CAD system.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Leads manufacturing engineering support for production.
• Designs and develops fixtures and tools using SolidWorks.
• Maintains technical documentation and trains operators.

Skills

Knowledge of IDEX manufacturing processes

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Time management

SolidWorks proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Overview

In a place where you can apply existing skills and learn new ones, IDEX offers opportunities across engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance and more across more than 40 diverse businesses worldwide. IDEX Materials Science Solutions (MSS) is a platform within IDEX that specializes in advanced materials, precision manufacturing, optics, coatings, ceramics, and engineered components, serving customers in the semiconductor, space, defense, and precision forming industries.

ITAR/EAR Criteria: Certain positions may require access to controlled goods and technologies. Applicants may need to be "U.S. Persons."

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

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

• Required: 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).
• Experience with 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 necessary for sitting, using computers, using the telephone, and computer mouse; demonstrate eye-hand coordination; operate testing and measuring equipment; lift from waist level; adjust and operate testing equipment; manipulate fragile parts; grasp objects; twist and turn wrists and forearms; bend at the neck; and perform legible written communication. Ability to work in a Class 1000 clean room environment wearing appropriate PPE.

Benefits and Compensation

Compensation range: $78,200.00 – $117,200.00, depending on experience. Position may be eligible for a performance-based bonus plan.

Benefits include health benefits, a 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We give 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.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation, contact our Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail].