Manufacturing Engineer - High Purity

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Farmington, CT, USA
In-Office
88K-132K Annually
Mid level
Other • Biotech
The Role
Lead design, implementation, and continuous improvement of cleanroom manufacturing processes. Own standard work, training, fixture/tooling design, TPM and equipment reliability, change management, and Lean/Six Sigma-driven improvements to boost uptime, OEE, quality, and reduce lead and setup times.
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.

Make an Impact Where It Matters

At IDEX, we create trusted solutions that improve lives. At Mott, a high‑precision filtration business within IDEX, you’ll work on mission‑critical products used in Semiconductor, Healthcare, Clean Energy, and Space Exploration markets.

This role is a strong fit for engineers who want real ownership, hands‑on influence, and the opportunity to improve how advanced products are made—every day. As a Manufacturing Engineer supporting High Purity cleanroom operations, you will shape processes, strengthen reliability, and enable production teams to operate safely, consistently, and efficiently.

If you enjoy being close to the manufacturing floor, leading change, and turning complex challenges into practical solutions, this role offers the autonomy and impact that define careers at IDEX

Role Purpose

The Manufacturing Engineer leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of cleanroom manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with ISO, regulatory, and internal quality standards. The role emphasizes:

  • Strong process ownership
  • Practical, scalable engineering solutions
  • Equipment reliability and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
  • Clear standard work, effective training, and structured change management

Engineers in this role apply the IDEX 80/20 mindset to simplify complexity and focus effort where it delivers the greatest impact to safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Key Responsibilities
  • Own and improve cleanroom manufacturing processes
  • Design and implement robust standard work and training
  • Develop fixtures and tooling that enhance quality, efficiency, safety, and ergonomics
  • Lead change management for new processes and equipment
  • Improve equipment uptime and reliability through TPM programs
  • Drive continuous improvement using Lean and data‑driven methods
  • Balance daily production support with longer‑term improvement initiatives
Challenges You’ll Lead Through
  • Ensuring new processes are consistently adopted on the production floor
  • Creating training that results in lasting competency
  • Designing tooling that meets quality, safety, and ergonomic needs
  • Introducing improvements while minimizing disruption
  • Improving uptime on critical cleanroom equipment
  • Prioritizing high‑impact work using the IDEX 80/20 philosophy

What Success Looks Like

  • 95% uptime on critical cleanroom equipment

  • 10% OEE improvement within 12 months
  • 100% process adoption within 90 days of rollout
  • 95% operator competency following training
  • 15% reduction in production lead time
  • 20% reduction in setup time through improved fixture design
  • 98% TPM compliance
  • Annual reduction of 20% low‑value process complexity
Required Experience & Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related field)
  • 3+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience
  • Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, and change management
  • CAD proficiency for fixture and tooling design
  • Familiarity with ERP systems
  • Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills
Technical Knowledge
  • Cleanroom manufacturing and contamination control
  • Quality Management Systems (QMS)
  • Training matrices and competency systems
  • Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
  • Root‑cause analysis and TPM methodologies
  • Fixture and tooling design fundamentals
Attributes for Success at IDEX
  • Ownership mindset with a bias for action
  • Ability to coach and develop others
  • Clear, confident communication
  • Data‑driven decision making
  • High attention to detail and accountability
  • Comfort influencing change through collaboration and example

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?

Total Rewards

The compensation range for this position is $88,200.00 - $132,200.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.

Benefits Package

Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefits-and-rewards/

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.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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Top Skills

Cad,Erp,Lean,Six Sigma,Tpm,Qms,Cleanroom Contamination Control
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The Company
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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