Site Quality Leader | Lean Manufacturing & Audits

CVI Infrared Optics; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEX Corporation’s CVI unit in Albuquerque, NM, seeks a Quality Manager to own the site quality function in a lean manufacturing setting. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, drive quality of products and processes, and ensure customer satisfaction through robust audits and continuous improvement.

You will coordinate with operations, engineering, and supply chain to deter risks, enhance yields, and embed quality into daily operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical field is required.
• 5+ years in manufacturing, engineering, or quality environments, preferably in precision manufacturing or regulated industries.
• 3+ years leading teams in a manufacturing setting, optical components experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the site quality team, including hiring, coaching, and performance management.
• Own site quality performance: defect rates, yield, customer complaints, and audit outcomes.
• Establish quality priorities aligned with site and business objectives.
• Ensure resourcing across shifts, including evenings and weekends as required by production.
• Oversee inspection, testing, and quality control processes for consistency and effectiveness.
• Lead root cause and corrective actions with clear ownership and follow-through.
• Own the site quality management system and regulatory alignment.
• Lead internal, customer, and regulatory audits; prepare, execute and respond.
• Partner across functions to reduce variability and enhance product performance.
• Drive a culture of accountability for quality across functions.
• Provide leadership reporting on quality performance, risks, and improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Quality systems

Lean/manufacturing

Inspection methodologies

Audits & regulatory

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical field

Job description

IDEX Corporation’s CVI unit in Albuquerque, NM, seeks a Quality Manager to own the site quality function in a lean manufacturing setting. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, drive quality of products and processes, and ensure customer satisfaction through robust audits and continuous improvement.

You will coordinate with operations, engineering, and supply chain to deter risks, enhance yields, and embed quality into daily operations.