Director of Engineering
Job Location:
Wooster, OH - USA
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Job Summary
If youre looking for a special place to build or grow your career youve found it. Whether youre 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.
SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for leadingproduct engineering functionof Akron Brassincludingdesigning new productre-engineering of existing product operations support product liabilityand documentationandproductstructure control.
REPORTS TO (Title):
Akron Brass Site Leader
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead and develop the Engineering team; serve as the organizations product design expert
Oversee engineering for new and existing products to meet customer schedule and cost requirements
Support manufacturing and operations with timely engineering solutions
Improve engineering processes for efficiency accuracy and cost reduction
Ensure compliance with mechanical specifications ISO 9001:2015 and the Akron Brass Quality Manual
Manage shifting priorities and ensure deadlines are met
Stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies
Collaborate with crossfunctional teams on new product introduction and manufacturing readiness
Plan and manage the Engineering budget and resource allocation
Foster a culture of creativity innovation and continuous improvement
Communicate critical quality compliance supply and safety risks to leadership
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND REQUIRED ABILITIES:
Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field (Masters preferred)
5 years of engineering or product development experience
3 years of managerial experience
Strong skills in GD&T 3D CAD FEA and project management
Experience with CFD and multidisciplinary engineering (mechanical electrical hydraulic)
Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement practices
Excellent communication technical writing and presentation skills
Ability to work crossfunctionally and adapt to changing priorities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field (Masters preferred)
5 years of engineering or product development experience
3 years of managerial experience
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Office role with 25% of time spent in lab environment.
Limited travel. Some moderate lifting is required at times.
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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Director
About Company
IDEX (NYSE: IEX) is a company that has undoubtedly touched your life in some way with products that are mission-critical components in everyday activities.
