Director of Manufacturing, High Purity
IDEX · Farmington, CT
- Level
- Director+
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $159k–$238k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A director-level manufacturing role at IDEX (industrial) in Farmington, CT. If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it.
- They ask for
- 10+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Root cause, Automation, Capacity planning
- Base pay
- $159k–$238k
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Connecticut: typical posted base $100k–$137k. This one lists $159k–$238k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 9 manufacturing 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 8 other live manufacturing postings in Connecticut.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 78%
- ✓ Root cause 56%
- Tooling 56%
- Six Sigma 56%
- ✓ New product launch 44%
- Kaizen 33%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at IDEX
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
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This plant: IDEX in Farmington
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requirements
of leading semiconductor OEMs and fabs. This position plays a critical role in supporting Mott’s strategic growth in microelectronics while maintaining industry‑leading quality and operational rigor.
Required
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field.
- ✓10+ years of progressive manufacturing operations leadership experience.
- ✓Strong experience in semiconductor components or gas delivery systems.
- ✓Proven ability to scale operations while maintaining quality and delivery.
Qualifications
- ✓ISO Class 5 Cleanroom Experience
Why Mott
Mott Corporation is a recognized leader in ultra‑high purity filtration and flow control solutions that enable advanced semiconductor manufacturing. With deep technical expertise and a strong innovation culture, Mott provides an opportunity to drive meaningful impact in one of the world’s most demanding industries.
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?
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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/
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 inquir
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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.
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The Director of High Purity (Semiconductor) Operations is a senior operations leader responsible for end‑to‑end performance of Mott’s high purity and ultra‑high purity manufacturing operations serving the semiconductor industry. This role owns operational excellence across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and scalability for mission‑critical products including high purity filters, point‑of‑use gas components, diffusers, flow restrictors, and custom‑engineered solutions used in advanced semiconductor manufacturing environments.
The Director will partner closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to scale production, enable innovation, and meet increasingly stringent purity, reliability, and compliance
Operational Leadership & Strategy
- •Lead all semiconductor high purity manufacturing operations, including production, planning, maintenance, and operational support functions.
- •Translate business growth objectives into scalable operational strategies.
- •Drive best‑in‑class performance across safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
- •Establish short‑ and long‑term capacity planning to support customer demand.
High Purity & Semiconductor Manufacturing Excellence
- •Ensure manufacturing processes consistently meet ultra‑high purity requirements.
- •Maintain rigorous contamination control and cleanliness standards.
- •Oversee production of high purity filters, gas diffusers, flow restrictors, and IGS‑compatible components.
- •Partner with Engineering to industrialize new products and custom solutions.
Quality, Compliance & Risk Management
- •Own compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal quality standards.
- •Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality or delivery issues.
- •Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve yield and reduce variability.
- •Ensure audit readiness and customer confidence.
Continuous Improvement & Lean Operations
- •Champion lean manufacturing and data‑driven decision making.
- •Improve throughput, yield, and cycle time while maintaining uncompromising quality.
- •Support automation and advanced manufacturing where appropriate.
People Leadership & Culture
- •Build, develop, and lead high‑performing operations teams.
- •Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and operational excellence.
- •Develop future leaders and succession plans.
Cross‑Functional & Customer Engagement
- •Partner with Commercial and Engineering teams on customer and scale‑up requirements.
- •Serve as a senior operational interface for key semiconductor customers.
- •Support innovation, prototyping, and new product introduction initiatives.
- •Partner closely with internal operations teams responsible for critical sub‑components, ensuring alignment.
- •Collaborate with Supply Chain and Sales Teams to develop robust SIOP process.
Preferred
- +Advanced degree (MBA or Master’s).
- +Continuous Improvement and Lean