Manufacturing Engineer III

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Summary

Part of the IDEX Corporation, Precision Polymer Engineering LLC is a manufacturer and supplier of high performance, niche elastomer seals used in critical applications around the globe. At IDEX we are focused on attractive markets where there is sustainable competitive advantage based on technology leading to high growth and profitability.

Primary Function

Evaluate, prepare and implement designs, processes and equipment in order to meet or exceed the requirements of the new product projects and or other improvement projects as-assigned.

REPORTS TO: Engineering Manager

Typical Duties And Responsibilities

• Plan and drive projects to ensure in-scope, on-time and on-cost development and delivery.
• Perform contract review at start of the project, generate full specification and design in-order to develop new product. Identify process and technology gaps and integrate into new and/or existing product or process platforms.
• Manages, leads and takes full responsibility of the projects from Explore to Implementation stage of the project.
• Hands-on approach, data collection and analysis, writing standard operating procedure (SOP), building Inspection test plans (ITP), champions issue resolution including other product development activities.
• Determines root cause analysis for issues that arise during assembly and/or test of systems/products/processes; provides long term corrective action.
• Liaise and communicate with internal and external customers to ensure full clarity of project status.
• Leads solution generating activities in order to provide fit for purpose designs, equipment, tooling and processes includes performing DOE and or experimentation.
• Using 3D CAD software, prepare full engineering design drawings to enable successful Proof of concept (POC) and handover to the operations team. Perform in-depth design review of the drawings through review and approval process.
• Ensure full project documentation and change control complies with PPE quality systems.
• Agree and control the design freeze stage of allocated projects/new products.
• Lead special projects, existing or new product/tooling and process improvements by working with other departments.
• Participates in the development and maintenance of new business processes; edits as necessary to ensure current practices are documented
• Performs other duties as assigned that are not typical to the functional area. Duties will vary according to the project and/or the specific goals of the department in which the incumbent works.
• Requires strong knowledge necessary to perform the job function such as an understanding of the engineering change order process (ECR/ECO), engineering prints, DFx (Design for Excellence) engineering principles, engineering specification waiver process, manufacturability analysis, product structure, bill of materials and root cause analysis.
• Leads/mentors junior engineers, non-engineering staff including technicians.
  
  

Additional Responsibilities As-needed

• Evaluate and present full CAPEX requirements for any proposed resource and equipment requirements.
• Evaluates work methods, procedures and policies.
• Moulding tool design/print to be developed on as-needed basis in collaboration with other functions
  
  

Education And/Or Experience Requirements

• BS level degree in mechanical, manufacturing or industrial engineering discipline
• 5-7 years’ demonstrable experience of project lead/management, mechanical, manufacturing, machining industry, new product development/introduction (NPI) or related experience.
• Experience with polymer, elastomers and plastics processing a plus
• Experience with ERP system such as JDE for modules like building BoM, product routings, tooling setups etc
• Commercially aware and competent user of stage/gate process
• Demonstrable experience of 3D CAD software such as Solidworks.
• Proficient in understanding and interpreting engineering prints including GD&T. Mould tool, jigs, fixture design an advantage.
• Capable of working in fast paced dynamic environment and developing solutions to meet customer needs.
• Excellent analytical mind, attention to details and problem-solving skills
• Good verbal, written communication and team motivational skills
• Able to work as part of a team and well organized
• Self-driven and working with little supervision from manager.
• Able to work well under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to process, interpret and relay complex and confidential information
• Willing to travel per business needs on short or long trips.
  
  

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.

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Job Family: Engineering

Business Unit: PPE