Thin-Film Coatings Manufacturing Engineer

IDEX Corporation; Singing Arrow (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEX Corporation is seeking a Coating Manufacturing Engineer to provide hands-on engineering support for thin-film optical coating manufacturing, focusing on stable production, quality and efficiency improvements. The role covers IBS and E-beam evaporation processes, with close collaboration across Manufacturing, Quality and Engineering to resolve challenges and implement improvements.

The position emphasizes new product introductions, process documentation, and technician training to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or related manufacturing environment (4+ years).
• Experience troubleshooting production processes and analyzing manufacturing data to implement improvements.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, FMEA, or related process improvement tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily engineering support for optical coating manufacturing processes and improve yield, quality, and throughput.
• Troubleshoot coating defects, equipment issues, and process deviations to minimize production disruptions.
• Investigate nonconformances, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation: work instructions, process flows, routers, BOMs, controls.
• Support new product introductions by establishing processes and transitioning products into production.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

FMEA

Root cause analysis

Statistical process control

CAD

PVD

High-vacuum systems

Thin-film deposition

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

Thin-film deposition

PVD

High-vacuum systems

CAD

Statistical analysis software

Job description

IDEX Corporation is seeking a Coating Manufacturing Engineer to provide hands-on engineering support for thin-film optical coating manufacturing, focusing on stable production, quality and efficiency improvements. The role covers IBS and E-beam evaporation processes, with close collaboration across Manufacturing, Quality and Engineering to resolve challenges and implement improvements.

The position emphasizes new product introductions, process documentation, and technician training to ensure