Quality Manager

IDEX; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 97,000 - 145,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement savings program with company match

PTO and more

Job summary

IDEX in Denver is seeking a Quality Engineering Manager to establish and maintain the Quality Management System. You will lead a team and interface with customers to address quality concerns.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 5-7 years of experience with management responsibilities. The position includes a competitive salary package and benefits such as health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 3 years in a management role.
• IATF 16949:2016 Lead Auditor Certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Establish and improve the site Quality Management System.
• Lead, coach and develop the Quality Engineering/Assurance team.
• Act as primary contact for customer quality complaints.

Skills

Quality Management Systems

Problem Solving

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Cross-functional Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

MRP/ERP systems (JDE preferred)

Automotive Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC)

Job description

Overview

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. With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you. Relocation assistance may be available if needed at the company’s discretion for qualified and selected candidates.

Reporting to

Global Director of Engineering

Responsibilities

• QMS Ownership (IATF 16949 & ISO 9001): Establish, maintain, and improve the site Quality Management System; act as the lead auditor for internal audits and the primary contact for registrar and customer audits.
• Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop the Quality Engineering/Assurance team (engineers, technicians, inspectors).
• Customer Quality Interface: Act as the primary contact for customer quality complaints and lead 8‑D problem‑solving teams to investigate root causes, implement corrective actions, and respond via customer portals (e.g., SCARs).
• APQP & PPAP Leadership: Oversee the Advanced Product Quality Planning process for new product introductions and major process changes; ensure robust PPAP submission packages (PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC) are completed and approved before mass production.
• Problem Solving: Lead Corrective Action and 8‑D Efforts within the business to identify and address root causes of quality issues.
• Supplier Quality Management: Manage supplier performance through audits, incoming inspection monitoring, and supplier corrective action requests (SCAR).
• Operational Excellence & Technical Guidance: Drive continuous improvement using Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma tools; monitor key quality metrics (COPQ, FPY) to identify trends and reduce scrap/rework.
• Continuous Improvement: Champion Quality Engineering continuous improvement through monitoring, reporting and improving KPIs such as customer concerns reduction, corrective action aging, and audit non‑conformance rate to achieve zero major non‑conformances in the annual IATF 16949 surveillance audit.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field (required).
• 5‑7+ years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a management role (required).
• IATF 16949:2016 Lead Auditor Certification (preferred).
• Deep expertise in Automotive Core Tools: APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC.
• Proven experience in root cause analysis using 8‑D, 5‑Why, and Ishikawa tools.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001:2015.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Manager (CMQ/ OE) (desired).
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems (JDE preferred).
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead cross‑functional teams and represent quality at the management level.

Total Rewards

The compensation range for this position is $97,000 – $145,400, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for a performance‑based bonus plan.

Benefits Package: 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/

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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