Engineering Manager

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 Material Sciences Solutions, CVI Albuquerque business unit is looking for an Engineering Manager with a passion for solving problems and collaborating with teams. In this role, the Engineering Manager supports production by setting direction and coordinating manufacturing and production design engineers to improve process efficiency, and introduce new products. This a working leader role, directly involved in manufacturing / design work to add additional capacity to the existing engineering team. This role reports to the Site Leader. Duties and Responsibilities Identifies and drives continuous improvement for manufacturing Responds to production product / process non-conformities, ensuring resources are allocated to support production technicians as part of issue escalation Leads the effort towards conducting root cause analysis and develops effective countermeasures Creates and manages timelines for projects Build and improve process around new product introduction coordination, including engineering and other support functions Creates and implements methodology for improved workflow and testing capabilities Represent engineering function in customer interactions, both for issue escalation of ongoing projects or new product opportunities. Ensures process documentation is created for newly developed processes and on-going projects Creates metrics to track process capability and improvement 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 improveproductivity 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 Lead cross functional teams 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 CVI’s 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 Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or related field or the equivalence in work experience. Eight or more years experience in the field of manufacturing. Familiar with using statistical process control or similar methods. Three years direct engineering team leadership / supervision Lean Six Sigma certifications and use are 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. 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? 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. Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. 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