Site Quality Lead

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Job Title: Site Quality Lead
This role is exempt.

This role reports to the Site Leader.
This role will be posted until 2/13/26.

Why Work for Us

• Be part of a team driving innovation in advanced materials and thin film technologies
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development
• Collaborative environment that values entrepreneurial spirit and continuous improvement
• Work on cutting-edge products that make a global impact
   

About the Role:

Advanced Thin Films (ATF) develops and manufactures high-performance optical components for laser markets that are setting the standard for optical coatings for cutting-edge laser systems. In this role, the Site Quality Lead will be responsible for driving a strong culture of quality throughout the company. They will take an engineering data driven approach to RCCM and driving sustained quality improvements with our key customers and products in the factory. They will champion quality’s role in the facility through training and process implementation.  Additionally, this position will be responsible for improving and maintaining ATF’s QMS system in adherence to ISO9001.

Key Responsibilities:

• • Lead maintenance of ATF’s ISO registration: surveillance and certification audits, internal audit program, quality management reviews, and execution of corrective/preventative actions from audit findings.
  • Drive cross-functional leadership to ensure quality priorities and objectives are met. Mentor and champion activities to continue quality culture within the organization.
  • Develop and maintain ATF’s quality roadmap in alignment with business goals and objectives.
  • Lead quality planning for development projects or changed processes to ensure risks and opportunities are addressed prior to moving to scaled production.
  • Initiate, facilitate, and lead cross-functional teams for structured problem solving and corrective/preventative actions utilizing various quality tools including Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Monitor in-process and final testing and inspection activities. Track and adjust quality control checks of critical processes in production using charts, statistical data, and reports to ensure customers’ requirements are fulfilled.
  • Solve problems at the point of impact.
  • Implement updated and improved manufacturing technology into processes to improve key metrics.
  • Create and manage timelines for projects.
  • Manage multiple projects at once while balancing daily critical issues.
  • Establish, follow, and enforce all safety regulations.
  • Utilize data analysis techniques to prioritize solutions.
  • Support and continuously improve the RMA program at ATF.
  • Support Nonconformance Reporting program including investigations, disposition, and action plan development by partnering with production and engineering teams.
  • Communicate change effectively at all levels in the organization.
  • Create standard work documents and modify them as needed to drive process repeatability.
  • Train employees in QMS and Quality best practices.
  • Develop and audit best practices to ensure employee performance and development.
  • Own COPQ (Cost of Poor Quality) metric and drive RCCMs with teams to ensure scrap is controlled within the facility

Education and Experience:

Knowledge , Skills, Abilities:

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Core Competencies

At our Longmont facility, success is not only about technical skills—it’s about how you approach challenges, collaborate, and contribute to continuous improvement. These core competencies reflect the behaviors and mindset we value in our team members:

• Grit and Tenacity: We operate in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment where setbacks can occur. We value individuals who persevere through obstacles, maintain optimism, and stay focused on long-term goals. This means committing to excellence, learning from challenges, and pushing forward with resilience.
• Catalyst for Change: Our industry demands agility and adaptability. We seek team members who embrace change, influence others positively, and champion improvements. Being a catalyst means not only accepting change but driving it—developing creative solutions and continuously improving systems and processes.
• Results-Oriented and Humble Winner: We value action-oriented individuals who seize opportunities and work hard to achieve results. Success here is about advancing team and organizational goals, not personal accolades. Decisions should prioritize the greater good and progress toward shared objectives.
• Creative Problem Solver: Innovation starts with curiosity and critical thinking. We need individuals who can analyze data, challenge assumptions, and develop insightful solutions. This competency ensures we stay ahead by thinking differently and broadening perspectives.
• Accountability: Ownership and integrity are essential. We expect team members to deliver on commitments, take responsibility for decisions, and hold themselves and others accountable for performance and behavior.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

Additional Requirement:

Certain positions with IDEX Corporation and its business units require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been granted refugee or asylum status.

Compensation & Benefits:
The pay range for this position is $107,100-$160,700. This position may be eligible for performance-based bonus plan.

Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include:  Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, tuition assistance, PTO, and more.

More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page:

https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefit-and-rewards/

Equal Opportunity:

IDEX Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
 

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 [email protected] for assistance with an accommodation.

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?

Total Rewards

The compensation range for this position is $109,800.00 - $164,600.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.

Benefits Package

Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: 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/

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 [email protected] 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.

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