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Director of Process Engineering

IDEX Corporation
Farmington, USA
Full-time
Director · 10–15 years experience
Onsite
Discovered 3 weeks ago

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Market-Aligned Process Development

Lead process engineering efforts aligned to Mott's three core markets, ensuring each manufacturing environment meets its unique requirements:

Ultra-high purity, contamination-free manufacturing for Semiconductor customers

High-reliability and regulated production for Aerospace & Defense programs

Efficient, scalable production for Industrial markets

Ensure all processes meet customer, regulatory, and product performance requirements

Drive alignment between process capability and market-specific technical demands

Process Optimization & Manufacturing Support

Own process performance metrics and drive continuous improvement across all assigned manufacturing areas:

Yield and First Pass Yield (FPY) improvement

Throughput optimization and cycle time reduction

Scrap and rework reduction programs

Lead root cause analysis and structured problem-solving for manufacturing and quality issues

Standardize and document processes, work instructions, and best practices

New Product Introduction (NPI) & Scale-Up

Partner with R&D and cross-functional teams to accelerate new product industrialization:

Lead Design-for-Manufacturability (DFM) reviews and production readiness activities

Support transition from R&D to production, ensuring robust and repeatable processes

Implement and enforce APQP, PFMEA, and process validation disciplines

Collaborate across functions to accelerate time-to-market for new programs

Process Capability & Technology Development

Drive advancement of core manufacturing technologies:

Develop and improve manufacturing processes in advanced materials processing (e.g., powder metals, sintering, purification)

Optimize precision machining and fabrication capabilities

Enhance cleaning and assembly processes for high-spec environments

Support evaluation and implementation of new equipment, tooling, and automation

Drive continuous improvement in process capability and repeatability

Continuous Improvement & Performance Management

Lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to improve productivity and reduce cost

Establish process KPI dashboards and drive accountability to performance targets

Identify and execute cost-out and efficiency improvement initiatives

Team Leadership & Development

Lead, coach, and develop a team of Process Engineers

Build technical capabilities aligned to Semiconductor, A&D, and Industrial needs

Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement

Partner with leadership to recruit and retain top technical talent

Cross-Functional Collaboration

This role demands tight integration with the broader organization:

Operations — support daily manufacturing execution and escalation resolution

R&D / Engineering — ensure smooth technology transfer and DFM alignment

Quality — ensure process control, validation, and regulatory compliance

Engage in customer-facing technical discussions for complex applications as needed

Key Performance Metrics

Success in this role will be measured against the following metrics:

Key Metric Description

Yield / FPY Improvement

First Pass Yield targets across Semiconductor, A&D, and Industrial lines

Process Capability (Cp/Cpk)

Statistical process control where applicable; drives repeatability

Cycle Time Reduction

Throughput improvements and bottleneck elimination

Scrap & Cost Reduction

Waste elimination via Lean and Six Sigma initiatives

NPI Launch Success & Speed

On-time, on-spec new product introductions with validated processes

Process Stability & Repeatability

Standardized work instructions and documented best practices

Qualifications

  • Required Qualifications
  • 10–15 years of progressive experience in process engineering within a manufacturing environment
  • Proven experience in at least one of the following sectors:
  • Semiconductor or high-purity manufacturing
  • Aerospace & Defense or regulated production environments
  • Advanced industrial / engineered product manufacturing
  • Strong background in process development, scale-up, and industrialization
  • Demonstrated expertise in root cause analysis and structured problem-solving (e.g., 8D, DMAIC)
  • Hands-on experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
  • Proven track record of leading and developing technical engineering teams
  • Experience with APQP, PFMEA, and process validation disciplines
  • Preferred Experience
  • Exposure to multiple target markets (Semiconductor, A&D, and Industrial) within a single organization
  • Familiarity with filtration, flow control, or advanced materials products
  • Experience in cleanroom or contamination-sensitive process environments
  • Background in highly regulated or high-spec production settings
  • Experience operating within multi-site or global manufacturing organizations
  • Advanced degree (M.S. or MBA) in a relevant engineering or business discipline
  • Leadership Attributes
  • Execution-Focused
  • Drives tangible process improvements with measurable, trackable outcomes
  • Technically Strong
  • Capable of diagnosing and solving complex, multi-variable manufacturing challenges
  • Hands-On Leader
  • Engages directly with the factory floor and engineering teams — not a remote leader
  • Collaborative
  • Works effectively across functions; builds trust with Operations, R&D, and Quality peers
  • Continuous Improvement Mindset
  • Relentlessly improves processes and performance; never satisfied with the status quo
  • Talent Builder
  • Invests in the growth and development of team members at all levels
  • About Mott Corporation
  • Mott Corporation is a global leader in the design and manufacture of precision porous metal products and advanced filtration solutions. With decades of innovation, Mott serves customers across the most demanding markets — including Semiconductor, Aerospace & Defense, Life Sciences, and Industrial applications — where performance, purity, and reliability are non-negotiable.
  • Mott's manufacturing capabilities include advanced powder metallurgy, sintering, precision machining, and controlled-environment assembly — making process engineering a strategic and highly visible function within the organization.
  • This is an opportunity to join a company where engineering excellence directly translates to customer and business outcomes — and where the Director of Process Engineering plays a central role in that value chain.
  • Mott Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
  • 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
  • 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.

Preferred Experience

Exposure to multiple target markets (Semiconductor, A&D, and Industrial) within a single organization

Familiarity with filtration, flow control, or advanced materials products

Experience in cleanroom or contamination-sensitive process environments

Background in highly regulated or high-spec production settings

Experience operating within multi-site or global manufacturing organizations

Advanced degree (M.S. or MBA) in a relevant engineering or business discipline

Leadership Attributes

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following characteristics:

Execution-Focused

Drives tangible process improvements with measurable, trackable outcomes

Technically Strong

Capable of diagnosing and solving complex, multi-variable manufacturing challenges

Hands-On Leader

Engages directly with the factory floor and engineering teams — not a remote leader

Collaborative

Works effectively across functions; builds trust with Operations, R&D, and Quality peers

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Relentlessly improves processes and performance; never satisfied with the status quo

Talent Builder

Invests in the growth and development of team members at all levels

About Mott Corporation

Mott Corporation is a global leader in the design and manufacture of precision porous metal products and advanced filtration solutions. With decades of innovation, Mott serves customers across the most demanding markets — including Semiconductor, Aerospace & Defense, Life Sciences, and Industrial applications — where performance, purity, and reliability are non-negotiable.

Mott's manufacturing capabilities include advanced powder metallurgy, sintering, precision machining, and controlled-environment assembly — making process engineering a strategic and highly visible function within the organization.

This is an opportunity to join a company where engineering excellence directly translates to customer and business outcomes — and where the Director of Process Engineering plays a central role in that value chain.

Mott Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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

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.

Responsibilities

  • Market-Aligned Process Development
  • Lead process engineering efforts aligned to Mott's three core markets, ensuring each manufacturing environment meets its unique requirements:
  • Ultra-high purity, contamination-free manufacturing for Semiconductor customers
  • High-reliability and regulated production for Aerospace & Defense programs
  • Efficient, scalable production for Industrial markets
  • Ensure all processes meet customer, regulatory, and product performance requirements
  • Drive alignment between process capability and market-specific technical demands
  • Process Optimization & Manufacturing Support
  • Own process performance metrics and drive continuous improvement across all assigned manufacturing areas:
  • Yield and First Pass Yield (FPY) improvement
  • Throughput optimization and cycle time reduction
  • Scrap and rework reduction programs
  • Lead root cause analysis and structured problem-solving for manufacturing and quality issues
  • Standardize and document processes, work instructions, and best practices
  • New Product Introduction (NPI) & Scale-Up
  • Partner with R&D and cross-functional teams to accelerate new product industrialization:
  • Lead Design-for-Manufacturability (DFM) reviews and production readiness activities
  • Support transition from R&D to production, ensuring robust and repeatable processes
  • Implement and enforce APQP, PFMEA, and process validation disciplines
  • Collaborate across functions to accelerate time-to-market for new programs
  • Process Capability & Technology Development
  • Drive advancement of core manufacturing technologies:
  • Develop and improve manufacturing processes in advanced materials processing (e.g., powder metals, sintering, purification)
  • Optimize precision machining and fabrication capabilities
  • Enhance cleaning and assembly processes for high-spec environments
  • Support evaluation and implementation of new equipment, tooling, and automation
  • Drive continuous improvement in process capability and repeatability
  • Continuous Improvement & Performance Management
  • Lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to improve productivity and reduce cost
  • Establish process KPI dashboards and drive accountability to performance targets
  • Identify and execute cost-out and efficiency improvement initiatives
  • Team Leadership & Development
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of Process Engineers
  • Build technical capabilities aligned to Semiconductor, A&D, and Industrial needs
  • Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement
  • Partner with leadership to recruit and retain top technical talent
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • This role demands tight integration with the broader organization:
  • Operations — support daily manufacturing execution and escalation resolution
  • R&D / Engineering — ensure smooth technology transfer and DFM alignment
  • Quality — ensure process control, validation, and regulatory compliance
  • Engage in customer-facing technical discussions for complex applications as needed
  • Key Performance Metrics
  • Success in this role will be measured against the following metrics:
  • Key Metric Description
  • Yield / FPY Improvement
  • First Pass Yield targets across Semiconductor, A&D, and Industrial lines
  • Process Capability (Cp/Cpk)
  • Statistical process control where applicable; drives repeatability
  • Cycle Time Reduction
  • Throughput improvements and bottleneck elimination
  • Scrap & Cost Reduction
  • Waste elimination via Lean and Six Sigma initiatives
  • NPI Launch Success & Speed
  • On-time, on-spec new product introductions with validated processes
  • Process Stability & Repeatability
  • Standardized work instructions and documented best practices

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