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 (https://www.idexcorp.com/our-businesses/business-segments/) around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you. **SCOPE OF ROLE:** The IDEX Optical Technologies, Rochester Semicon Business Line is looking for a Manufacturing Quality Engineer with a passion for solving problems and collaborating with teams. In this role the Manufacturing Quality Engineer supports production through application of technical skills to optimize manufacturing processes for maximum efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality. Effectively identifying opportunities and determining priorities for improvement. Additionally, this role will be responsible for quality activities related to internal and external customers. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES:** • Establishes, follows, and enforces all safety regulations • Work as an effective team member with engineering, operations, supply chain and commercial team colleagues to address customer Return Material Authorizations (RMAs), internal quality Non-conformance Reporting (NCRs), and supplier quality corrective action requests (SCARs) • Perform internal audits and implement corrective and preventative actions (CAPAs) to mitigate and control quality issues. •Responsible for the completion of First Article Inspection (FAI) reports initiated either by customer purchase order or as part of Change Control verification and management. • Responds to production product / process non-conformities, assisting production technicians as part of issue escalation • Design inspection techniques using proper inspection tools and testing equipment • Familiar with modern risk and quality tools such as FMEA, Control Plans, and Statistical techniques. • Work with Operations and Engineering to increase efficiency through the improvement of in-house and supplier manufacturing processes, and product quality/reliability. • Identifies and drives continuous improvement of manufacturing processes Creates metrics to track process capability and improvement • Utilizes data analysis techniques to prioritize solutions • Developing and managing KPI's, databases and countermeasures as required for continuous improvements • Owner of Material Review Board activities, including feedback to suppliers. • Owner of the Root-Cause and Counter Measure Process • Effectively communicates change at all levels in organization • Other duties as assigned. **OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:** • Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel • Ability to read and interpret schematics and technical drawings, including GD&T • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to interface with all levels of the organization • Collect, compile, and understand basic mathematical calculations and statistical data • Ability to effectively use software tools such as Matlab, Python, Minitab, JMP, PowerBI • Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma • Experience using optical manufacturing/test equipment such as interferometers, power meters, autocollimators • Understanding of scientific method to solve problems • Organized, motivated, approachable • Demonstrated ability to identify process Improvement opportunities • Understanding of manufacturing processes of mechanical and optical components preferred • ASQ CQE Certification preferred **EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:** • 5+ years of technical experience in a manufacturing capacity • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a STEM field 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 $76,200.00 - $114,400.00, 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-benefit-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 lfcareers@idexcorp.com 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. **Job Family:** Engineering **Business Unit:** IH&S (West Henrietta COE)