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 around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.Responsible for developing, deploying and leading the organization in a variety of quality processes and concepts that improve business performance and driving critical actions and results that align to the IDEX operating model and support the business goals. Develops, implements and coordinates the quality program to prevent or eliminate defects in new or existing products and systems by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESAdministers and oversee all ISO 9001:2015 quality system requirements within the Ocala site.Oversees the quality department processes and resources for Hale Products.Ability to analyze and resolve process issues varying from basic to very complex.Drive corrective actions, identifies trends, assists in problem resolution and ensures responsible parties meet their commitments.Implements a successful Material Review process which includes dispositioning non-conforming components identifying components, identifying appropriate root cause and implementing corrective action on non-conforming to prevent recurrence.Performs assessments and audits on processes and procedures to ensure compliance to specifications, engineering drawings, procedures as required by Hale’s ISO commitments.Interfaces with customers, suppliers and program personnel on quality related issues.Apply statistical analysis using the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control) process to determine necessary course of action to improve or resolve issues.Recommend and develop methods for improving utilization of equipment, personnel, material, and workspaces across the business.Estimate financial impact of current and proposed change recommendations for management review, action, and controls.Define and review product specifications necessary to establish quality and reliability objectives.All other duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND REQUIRED ABILITIESIdentifies, recruits, and develops the strongest talent.Ability to influence and strategically partner with individuals of various educational and technical backgrounds, both inside and outside the organization.Bias for action; drive to achieve results and goals in the short and long term.Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions while fostering cross-functional/global problem solving and cooperation.Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others toward mutual objectives.Ability to communicate and enlist support for the vision of the organization.The ability to adapt to work effectively in an environment of change, uncertainty, and ambiguity; can make pragmatic decisions in a timely fashion, especially when there is not a clear "right way."Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.Strong leadership and influence skills, with and without direct authority.Strong Project Management SkillsExcellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEBS in Manufacturing or Engineering, MBA preferred.Minimum of 7-10 years quality management experience in a manufacturing environment5+ years experience with Supplier Approvals, Quality and Six Sigma tools (e.g. 8D’s, PPAP’s, VSM's, STD WORK, FMEA, GAGE R&R, DOE's as it relates to the DMAIC process).Strong history of driving process improvements and implementing error-proofing strategies to eliminate defects proactively.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds or over 40 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. May be exposed to various workplace hazards, including chemicals, machinery, and noise. Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential.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?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.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 for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.
