Quality Assurance Manager

Idex is a global company with over 40 diverse businesses that offer opportunities across engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more. Whether you are an experienced professional, a recent college graduate, or somewhere in between, Idex lets you apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.

• Administers and oversees all ISO 9001:2015 quality system requirements within the Ocala site.
• Oversees the quality department processes and resources for Hale Products.
• Analyzes and resolves process issues varying from basic to very complex.
• Drives corrective actions, identifies trends, assists in problem resolution and ensures responsible parties meet their commitments.
• Implements a successful Material Review process that includes dispositioning non‑conforming components, identifying root cause and implementing corrective action 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.
• Applies statistical analysis using the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control) process to determine necessary course of action to improve or resolve issues.
• Recommends and develops methods for improving utilization of equipment, personnel, material and work spaces across the business.
• Estimates financial impact of current and proposed change recommendations for management review, action and controls.
• Defines and reviews product specifications necessary to establish quality and reliability objectives.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Identifies, recruits, and develops the strongest talent.
• Influences and strategically partners 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.
• Defines problems, collects data, establishes facts and draws valid conclusions while fostering cross‑functional/global problem solving and cooperation.
• Works independently and collaboratively with others toward mutual objectives.
• Communicates and enlists support for the vision of the organization.
• Adapts to work effectively in an environment of change, uncertainty and ambiguity; makes pragmatic decisions in a timely fashion, especially when there is not a clear "right way."
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong leadership and influence skills, with and without direct authority.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills.

• BS in Manufacturing or Engineering; MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 7‑10 years quality management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ 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.

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.

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.