IDEX Corp

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.

THE COMPANY

Fluid Management, Inc., a Unit of IDEX Corporation, is the leading global manufacturer of precision dispensing and mixing equipment for the architectural paint and coatings industry. Fluid Management has created a global product development environment through strategic growth initiatives. By leveraging our 80+ years of expertise and passion, Fluid Management delivers unequaled product innovation.

From initial design to equipment selection, delivery, and after-sales service, Fluid Management strives for close teamwork with its customers, delivering high-quality, easy-to-operate products for every size and type of operation.

SUMMARY OF PRIMARY FUNCTION

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic team, focusing on new product development (NPD) and testing. As a key member of our engineering department, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and optimizing innovative products, with a particular emphasis on sheet metal, machined, cast, and molded component engineering. Your expertise will be critical in ensuring our products meet performance, quality, and cost-efficiency standards.

You will contribute by:

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and contribute to all stages of the new product development process, from concept ideation to design, prototyping, and final production.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and manufacturing specialists, to ensure the successful execution of NPD projects.
• Drive innovation by proposing creative solutions and engineering designs that align with market demands and company goals.
• Leverage your expertise in sheet metal, machined, cast, and molded component engineering to develop robust product designs.
• Ensure designs meet structural, functional, and aesthetic requirements while adhering to industry standards.
• Apply DFM principles to optimize product designs for ease of manufacturing, cost-effectiveness, and quality.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to resolve design-related issues and implement improvements that enhance production efficiency.
• Plan, execute, and oversee product testing and validation processes, including reliability, durability, and performance testing.
• Analyze test data and feedback to make informed design modifications and improvements.

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

SKILLS AND/OR PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION

Proficient with applied mathematical statistics, design, and business systems.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Drive for Results
• Solid Problem-Solving methodology and demonstrated skill
• Integrity and Trust
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Effective communication/presentation skills

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION LEVEL, SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

• BS in Mechanical engineering
• 8 years of experience in sheet metal, machined, cast, and molded component engineering and testing.
• Proven experience in a new product development environment.
• In-depth knowledge of 3D engineering design and manufacturing tools (e.g., Solid Works)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively.
• Initiative-taking and demonstrating creative and critical thinking capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes
• Experience with testing and analysis tools (such as MATLAB or LabVIEW).
• Strong people skills, oriented toward teamwork

Fluid Management offers a dynamic and challenging work environment and a competitive compensation/benefits package. If you are enthusiastic about electro-mechanical systems design and testing and are looking for an opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative products, we encourage you to apply for this position.

Affirmative Action:

This statement affirms the continuing IDEX Corporation Policy on non-discrimination in employment and treatment during employment regarding race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, parental status, veteran’s status, or any other non-job-related characteristic or criteria protected by law.

FLUID MANAGEMENT IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO WORKFORCE DIVERSITY

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 and Affirmative Action 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 (Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled).

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