Quality Manager: Lean Ops & Audits Leader

IDEX Corporation

Albuquerque (NM)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 125,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

IDEX Corporation is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the site quality function and own product quality, process integrity, and the quality team’s performance. You will set the direction for quality across operations, engineering, and supply chain to enable scalable, audit-ready execution.

In a lean manufacturing environment, you will embed quality into daily operations, drive risk-based improvements, and ensure resource coverage across shifts, including evenings and weekends as needed to meet

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical field.
5+ years in manufacturing, engineering, or quality environments, preferably in precision manufacturing or regulated industries.
3+ years leading teams in manufacturing, optical components and optomechanical assemblies experience preferred.
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 driven 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.