Engineering Supervisor

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.