Senior Mechanical Engineer OPTICS INDUSTRY

IDEX; West Henrietta (NY); On-site; USD 88,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement savings program

PTO

and more

Job summary

IDEX Rochester Semicon Business Line is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to move products from design into production, optimizing processes for efficiency, cost, and quality.

You will handle PFMEA, production documentation, and identify improvement opportunities while maintaining project priorities. The role requires CAD experience (SolidWorks preferred), Python familiarity, and strong analytical/problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• B.S. or higher in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Two or more years’ experience in mechanical engineering preferred.
• Experience with CAD and SolidWorks; familiarity with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and drives continuous improvement for manufacturing through design and implementation of mechanical fixtures / tooling.
• Conducts root cause analysis and develops countermeasures.
• Creates and manages BOMs and routings in ERP system.
• Creates and manages project timelines and scope.
• Translates customer specifications into production procedures.

Skills

CAD SolidWorks

Python

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Documentation

Lean manufacturing

Blueprint reading

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

ERP system

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 IDEX Rochester Semicon Business Line is looking for a Sr. Mechanical Engineer with a passion for solving problems and collaborating with teams to take a product from the design phase into production. In this role the Sr. Mechanical Engineer supports production through application of technical skills to optimize manufacturing processes for maximum efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality. The role is responsible for production risk analysis (PFMEA), documentation of production processes, and identifying opportunities for improvement while maintaining a list of priorities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identifies and drives continuous improvement for manufacturing through design and implementation of mechanical fixtures / tooling, etc Responds to production product / process non-conformities, assisting production technicians as part of issue escalation
• Conducts root cause analysis and develops effective countermeasures
• Responsible for creating new product BOMs and routings in ERP system
• Creates and manages timelines for projects
• Creates and implements methodology for improved workflow and testing capabilities
• Documents all procedures for newly developed processes and on-going projects
• As needed creates or recommends creation of drawings for required jigs
• Translates customer specifications into procedures to be performed by the department.
• Interacts with various departments that impact production and process issues improve productivity and quality
• Establishes, follows, and enforces all safety regulations
• Utilizes data analysis techniques to prioritize solutions
• Effectively communicates change at all levels in organization

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Must have experience w CAD – Solidworks preferred
• Experience with Python preferred
• Work effectively with minimal supervision
• Read and understand a variety of job-related instructions and documents, including blueprints
• Collect, compile and understand basic mathematical calculations and statistical data
• Set personal deadlines and project schedules
• Develop, organize, prioritize, and manage projects and time
• Document effectively
• Demonstrate and practice a detail-oriented approach to work
• Identify, research and resolve issues
• Work well with time and production limitations
• Acquire substantial knowledge of manufacturing processes, procedures and products
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience with optical test equipment
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of a variety of database or process software
• Work effectively without upper management direction
• Demonstrate mechanical skill
• Work with chemicals
• Train employees in manufacturing and lean principles
• Hands on approach to learning and teaching others

Credentials and Experience

B.S. or higher in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related field or the equivalence in work experience. Two or more years’ experience in the field of mechanical engineering preferred.

Requirements

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.

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

• 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 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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