Director of Process Engineering
IDEX · Farmington, CT
- Level
- Director+
- Team
- Process
- Base pay
- $159k–$238k
- Experience asked
- 15+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A director-level process role at IDEX (industrial) in Farmington, CT. On-time, on-spec new product introductions with validated processes.
- They ask for
- 15+ years
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, DMAIC, SPC, FMEA
- Base pay
- $159k–$238k
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Process Engineer roles in Connecticut: typical posted base $100k–$150k. This one lists $159k–$238k.
Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 10 process engineer openings in Connecticut, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Connecticut plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 9 other live process postings in Connecticut.
- Base pay
- About 69% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (15+ vs 5+)
Typical $100k–$135k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 90%
- ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 80%
- ✓ Lean 70%
- ✓ New product launch 70%
- ✓ Tooling 60%
- ✓ FMEA 50%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: IDEX in Farmington
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Full description from IDEXAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. Process Capability & Technology Development
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
- ✓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 operatin
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The Director of Process Engineering is responsible for leading the development, optimization, and scale-up of manufacturing processes to support Mott Corporation's growth across Semiconductor, Aerospace & Defense, and Industrial markets. This role drives process stability, improves yield and cost performance, and ensures successful industrialization of new products.
Reporting to senior operations leadership, the Director will lead a team of process engineers and collaborate closely with Operations, R&D, and Quality to deliver reliable, scalable manufacturing processes for highly technical and mission-critical applications.
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
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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