Senior Mechanical Engineer OPTICS INDUSTRY

IDEX Corporation•Town of Henrietta, NY

4d•$88,200 - $132,200

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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.
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.

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