Engineering Supervisor

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Cedar Falls, IA, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Other • Biotech
The Role
Supervise engineers and designers supporting industrial product sustainment, custom orders, production issues, product improvements, cost reduction, and VAVE initiatives. Assign and schedule projects, monitor deadlines and performance, conduct evaluations, mentor personnel, promote engineering best practices, and coordinate with product management, operations, customers, suppliers, and leadership. The role requires experience with rotating equipment, casting design, precision-machined parts, and engineering software.
Summary Generated by Built In

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.

Responsible for leading the engineers and designers within the Current Products Engineering group focused on product sustainment and driving cross functional cooperation to achieve engineering goals. Support of engineering and design aspects of industrial product lines including custom orders and production issues.  Lead and report progress on projects as assigned by the Engineering Director in support of product improvements, 80/20, cost reduction and VAVE efforts.  Work closely with Engineering Director to support leadership of the Engineering team.


PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead and assign Engineers and Designers within the Current Products team.
  • Drive timely completion of orders and drawing requests to support internal and external Customers.
  • Engage with the Product Management and Operations team to execute on 80/20 and VAVE activities.
  • Assess engineering requirements and assign projects as they enter the department to meet Customer needs.
  • Analyze job assignments, determine estimated time to complete each assignment and measure performance using time-lines and objective data.
  • With input from Management, schedule and lead project work to meet or exceed intended deadlines.
  • Responsible for the timely execution of project work performed by the group.  Confirm estimates and expected delivery criteria is provided to internal and external Customers.
  • Conduct performance evaluations on engineering personnel regularly using objective information and data.
  • Identify new technologies and tools that aid in the pursuit of product understanding and increased efficiency.
  • Ensure personnel follow sound engineering practices, guaranteeing safety and reliability are key components in every design.
  • Constantly seek to improve department personnel by mentoring, monitoring and suggesting educational opportunities that will hone skills needed to increase performance.
  • May be required to travel as work necessitates.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Two-year Engineering Technology, Industrial Design, Drafting, or related degree required. BA/BS Degree in Engineering or equivalent preferred.  3 to 5 years’ experience in rotating equipment and liquid handling field.
  • Supervisory experience is required.


OTHER SPECIAL 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 (ITAR) 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.
  • Must be capable of organizing and scheduling work in multiple priority environments.
  • Needs to communicate effectively through personal contact with various levels of management and other personnel.
  • Must possess strong personal characteristics such as drive, determination, enthusiasm and perseverance.
  • Ability to lead teams of experts to be self-reliant in their project objectives.
  • Experience in rotating equipment, casting design, and precision machined parts.

 

COMPUTER SKILLS:

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office products including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, and Outlook. Understanding of the capabilities of engineering software including SolidWorks, PDM, and tolerance stacks.

WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to move within office and manufacturing complex, write by hand and keyboard, and perform general office functions.·       
  • Ability to communicate by speech and hearing via phone and in person.
  • Visual acuity needed for close detail work and computer use.
  • General manufacturing, warehouse and office environment.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

  • Must have the ability to effectively communicate with customers, suppliers and all levels of corporate and company personnel.
  • This position requires frequent contact with department section heads and subordinates, especially Operations, Marketing, and Commercial personnel.

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 [email protected] for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.

Skills Required

  • Two-year degree in Engineering Technology, Industrial Design, Drafting, or a related field
  • Three to five years of experience in rotating equipment and liquid handling
  • Supervisory experience
  • Experience with rotating equipment, casting design, and precision-machined parts
  • Ability to organize and schedule work across multiple priorities
  • Strong communication skills with management, customers, suppliers, and personnel
  • Ability to lead teams of engineering experts
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Understanding of SolidWorks, PDM, and tolerance stacks
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent

IDEX Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about IDEX Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by IDEX Corporation.

  • Retirement Support — Employer savings design combines a 401(k) match with an additional company-funded defined contribution based on age and service. Automatic enrollment and contribution escalation further reinforce long‑term savings participation.
  • Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage offer multiple plan tiers with day‑one eligibility and national/regional carrier options. Wellness incentives, HSAs/FSAs, and an EAP extend the health and wellbeing offering.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives — Performance‑linked bonuses are a recurring component of pay, with instances of outcomes above target. A stated pay‑for‑performance approach supports the role of incentives in total compensation.

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The Company
HQ: Northbrook, IL
2,112 Employees

What We Do

IDEX (NYSE: IEX) is a company that has undoubtedly touched your life in some way. In fact, IDEX businesses make thousands of products that are mission-critical components in everyday activities. Chances are the car you’re driving has a BAND-IT® clamp holding your side airbag safely in place. If you were ever in a car accident, a Hurst Jaws of Life® rescue tool may have saved your life. If you or a family member is battling cancer, your doctor may have tested your DNA in a quest to find the best targeted medicine for you. It’s likely your DNA test was run on equipment that contains components made by our growing IDEX Health & Science team.

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