Quality Leader: Lean Manufacturing & Audits

IDEX; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEX is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the site quality function, ensure product quality, and drive a robust quality system across lean manufacturing operations in Albuquerque, NM. You will build and guide a quality team, own quality metrics, audits, and customer satisfaction, coordinating with operations, engineering, and supply chain.

This role requires hands-on leadership, proactive risk management, and the ability to balance strategic development with daily floor activities, including

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, or quality environments.
• 3+ years of experience leading teams in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience owning quality systems, audits, and regulatory or customer requirements.
• Experience supporting cleanroom or controlled manufacturing environments preferred.
• Demonstrated experience driving cross-functional quality initiatives.
• Experience operating in lean or continuous improvement environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the site quality team, including organizational design, hiring, coaching, and performance management.
• Own site quality performance, including defect rates, yield, customer complaints, cost of quality, and audit outcomes.
• Establish and communicate quality priorities aligned with site and business objectives.
• Ensure appropriate resourcing and coverage across shifts, including evenings and weekends as required by production.
• Oversee execution of inspection, testing, and quality control processes to ensure consistency and effectiveness.
• Ensure root cause and corrective actions are completed thoroughly and sustainably, with clear ownership and follow‑through.
• Own the site quality management system, ensuring alignment with internal standards, customer requirements, and regulatory expectations.
• Lead internal, customer, and regulatory audits, including preparation, execution, and response.
• Partner cross‑functionally to improve processes, reduce variability, and enhance product performance.
• Drive a culture of accountability where quality is owned across functions.
• Monitor quality trends and risks, proactively identifying areas requiring intervention.
• Provide leadership reporting on quality performance, risks, and improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Quality systems

Audits

Lean manufacturing

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

IDEX is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the site quality function, ensure product quality, and drive a robust quality system across lean manufacturing operations in Albuquerque, NM. You will build and guide a quality team, own quality metrics, audits, and customer satisfaction, coordinating with operations, engineering, and supply chain.

This role requires hands-on leadership, proactive risk management, and the ability to balance strategic development with daily floor activities, including