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IDEX

Precision engineering for health and safety

Business Line Leader - Electronics Business Line

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/24/2026
$141.8k - $212.8k+ Performance-based bonus
Expert
Bachelor's, Master's
Wooster, OH, USA
In PersonUp to 50% travel; frequent interaction in office, manufacturing, laboratory, warehouse, and customer environments.
Business & Strategy

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in business administration, Management, Finance, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field is required; a master's degree is preferred.
  • A minimum of 15 years of experience in Sales, Marketing, Product Management, Product Development, or related commercial leadership roles is required.
  • Eight to twelve or more years of progressive leadership experience with increasing responsibility is required.
  • Demonstrated success managing business operations and financial performance, including profit and loss ownership.
  • A proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and driving business growth.
  • Experience developing and executing strategic business plans and product roadmaps.
  • Strong business acumen and commercial leadership capabilities.
  • Expertise in profit and loss management, financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
  • Strong understanding of product lifecycle management and New Product Development processes.
  • Ability to evaluate market opportunities and translate customer insights into growth strategies.
  • Strategic planning, analytical, and decision-making skills.
  • Leadership, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
  • Negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities.
  • Change management and continuous improvement leadership skills.
  • Proficiency in data analysis, performance management, and business metrics.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
  • Commitment to customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
  • Ability to perform general office and administrative functions.
  • Visual acuity for computer work, data analysis, and detailed review of information.
  • Ability to participate in plant tours, customer visits, and trade events as required.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute business-line strategies aligned with company objectives and long-term growth plans.
  • Identify market trends, customer needs, competitive threats, and emerging opportunities within electronics and related markets.
  • Establish short- and long-term objectives, performance targets, and business priorities.
  • Lead annual strategic planning, forecasting, and resource allocation activities.
  • Formulate, execute, and maintain business-line strategies, product plans, and technology roadmaps based on market insights and customer requirements.
  • Provide strategic guidance and business-line direction as a member of the Fire & Safety North America leadership team.
  • Maintain full profit and loss accountability for the assigned business line.
  • Develop and manage annual operating plans and budgets.
  • Monitor financial performance and implement corrective actions to achieve revenue, margin, and profitability targets.
  • Drive revenue growth through commercial strategies and market-expansion initiatives.
  • Identify opportunities for cost optimization and operational efficiency.
  • Manage business-line revenue, gross margin, and overall financial performance.
  • Develop commercial strategies and tactical plans to grow Fire & Safety North America electronics products.
  • Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, markets, technologies, and strategic partnerships.
  • Lead business development efforts to expand market share and customer penetration.
  • Oversee sales forecasting and execute tactical plans to achieve or exceed business objectives.
  • Drive sustainable growth through innovation, investment, and market-focused initiatives.
  • Provide leadership for product-line definition, positioning, and lifecycle management.
  • Guide New Product Development prioritization and investment decisions in alignment with strategic objectives and market conditions.
  • Ensure timely delivery and successful commercialization of strategic and customer-driven New Product Development projects.
  • Partner with engineering, operations, marketing, and sales teams to develop solutions that meet market needs.
  • Manage product-portfolio performance and identify opportunities for product enhancement, rationalization, or expansion.
  • Ensure efficient execution of business operations and successful delivery of products and services.
  • Implement continuous-improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and operational effectiveness.
  • Monitor key performance indicators and business outcomes to ensure achievement of goals.
  • Drive cross-functional alignment and accountability across commercial, technical, and operational teams.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
  • Fully utilize the IDEX Operating Model.
  • Lead, coach, mentor, and develop managers and team members within the business line.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
  • Support succession planning and talent-development initiatives.
  • Manage team priorities, resource allocation, and department budgets.
  • Drive employee engagement and organizational effectiveness while building high-performing teams.
  • Lead transformation initiatives and promote Lean and continuous-improvement principles.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, distributors, partners, and key stakeholders.
  • Ensure customer expectations are understood and met through proactive engagement and responsive support.
  • Drive customer satisfaction through product and service performance.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Human Resources to achieve business objectives.
  • Represent the business line in executive leadership meetings, customer engagements, and strategic-planning discussions.
  • Travel up to 50%.
  • Interact frequently in office, manufacturing, laboratory, warehouse, and customer environments.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in OEM, industrial, electronics, manufacturing, or technology-driven business environments is preferred.
  • Operational leadership including vendor and third-party logistics management is a plus.

About the company

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IDEX

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IDEX manufactures high-precision components and systems for specialized industries, including medical diagnostics, fire safety, and industrial manufacturing. Its products, such as liquid subassemblies for labs and pumps for fire trucks, work by providing exact control and measurement in environments where accuracy is critical to safety or research. Unlike competitors that focus on mass-market goods, IDEX specializes in niche markets by engineering custom solutions for highly technical problems. The company's goal is to provide reliable, engineered tools that help professionals in health, rescue, and industry perform essential tasks more effectively.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Northbrook, Illinois

Founded

1987

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 revenue reached $920.6 million, up 6.4%, with EPS $2.32.
  • Management raised 2026 organic growth guidance to 5%-6% and EPS to $8.70-$8.85.
  • FDIC 2026 launched Captium IQ and QMAX-APX, expanding Fire & Safety differentiation.

What critics are saying

  • Bristol, Connecticut cut 73 IDEX Health & Science jobs in 2026.
  • Q2 2026 used IEEPA tariff refunds; margin gains without them look thinner.
  • Data-center and semiconductor exposure concentrates growth; a demand pause would hit 2027 backlog.

What makes IDEX unique

  • IDEX's HST portfolio won 47% organic orders from data center and semiconductor demand.
  • Its 80/20 operating model drives margin expansion and disciplined capital allocation.
  • The September 3, 2031 credit facility supports bolt-on acquisitions and working capital.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

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2 year growth

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Sep 22nd, 2026
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SilverEdge cooperative. Is IDEX Corporation stock outperforming the S&P 500? Neha Panjwani Barchart 51 minutes ago Northbrook, Illinois-based IDEX Corporation (IEX) offers applied solutions globally. Valued at $16.4 billion by market cap, the company has a diverse portfolio of over 50 businesses, offering products like industrial pumps, lubrication systems, banding and clamping devices, and rescue tools. Companies worth $10 billion or more are generally described as "large-cap stocks," and IEX perfectly fits that description, with its market cap exceeding this mark, underscoring its size, influence, and dominance within the specialty industrial machinery industry. IEX derives its edge from manufacturing high-margin, mission-critical equipment with strong switching costs. Its disciplined 80/20 operating model optimizes profitability, while steady cash flows fund bolt-on acquisitions across resilient end-markets like life sciences and fire safety. Despite its notable strength, IEX slipped 8.7% from its 52-week high of $243.80, achieved on Jul. 29. Over the past three months, IEX stock declined 1.1%, underperforming the S&P 500 Index's ($SPX) 3.5% gains during the same time frame. In the longer term, shares of IEX rose 25.1% on a YTD basis and climbed 38.2% over the past 52 weeks, outperforming SPX's YTD gains of 13.4% and 16.5% returns over the last year. To confirm the bullish trend, IEX has been trading above its 200-day moving average since early December, 2025. However, the stock is trading below its 50-day moving average since early September. IEX outperformed on robust demand in data center, semiconductor, and space & defense, with HST leading as organic orders jumped 28% overall and 47% in HST, boosting backlog and visibility. Volume leverage, 8020 execution, and a one-time tariff refund tailwind drove margin expansion. Management is raising capex for capacity and remains focused on bolt-on M&A to sustain growth. On Jul. 29, IEX shares closed up more than 2% after reporting its Q2 results. Its adjusted EPS of $2.32 exceeded Wall Street expectations of $2.10. The company's revenue was $920.6 million, surpassing Wall Street forecasts of $902.4 million. The company expects full-year adjusted EPS in the range of $8.70 to $8.85. IEX's rival, Nordson Corporation (NDSN) has taken the lead over the stock, with a 30.7% uptick on a YTD basis and 39.7% gains over the past 52 weeks. Wall Street analysts are reasonably bullish on IEX's prospects. The stock has a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating from the 14 analysts covering it, and the mean price target of $259.14 suggests a potential upside of 16.5% from current price levels. On the date of publication, Neha Panjwani did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here.

Kalkine Media
Sep 4th, 2026
IDEX extends $800M credit facility maturity to 2031

IDEX Corporation has amended its revolving credit facility, extending the maturity date to September 3, 2031, from the previous November 1, 2027. The facility maintains its $800 million principal amount. The agreement, finalised on September 3, 2026, allows for up to $100 million in letters of credit and $50 million in same-day swingline loans. IDEX may request additional lending commitments, capped at a $400 million increase. Bank of America serves as administrative agent, with JPMorgan Chase Bank, PNC Bank, and Wells Fargo Bank as co-syndication agents. The proceeds will fund working capital and general corporate purposes, including refinancing existing debt. The agreement includes standard covenants for senior unsecured credit facilities, featuring a quarterly-tested leverage ratio and restrictions on liens and mergers. Voluntary prepayments are permitted without penalty.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 24th, 2026
IDEX leads gas and liquid handling stocks with strong Q2 results, shares up 4.3%

IDEX reported Q2 revenues of $920.6 million, up 6.4% year-on-year and exceeding analyst expectations by 1.7%. The company delivered a strong quarter with full-year EPS guidance surpassing forecasts and beating EBITDA estimates. IDEX achieved the highest guidance raise among gas and liquid handling stocks tracked. The stock rose 4.3% following the earnings announcement and currently trades at $234.37. The gas and liquid handling sector showed strength overall in Q2, with 11 tracked companies beating revenue consensus estimates by 2.1% on average. However, next quarter's guidance came in 0.8% below expectations. SPX Technologies led the group with revenues of $679 million, up 22.9% year-on-year, outperforming expectations by 5.8%. The stock gained 4.2% after reporting.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 8th, 2026
IDEX reports 5% organic growth and 12% EPS increase in Q2 2026

IDEX Corporation reported strong second quarter 2026 results, exceeding expectations with organic sales growth of 5% and adjusted earnings per share of $2.32, up 12% year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 70 basis points to 28.1%. The company's performance was driven by higher volumes from growth platforms and strong operational execution. Results were modestly impacted by IEEPA tariff refunds, which slightly reduced organic growth whilst providing minor favourability to margins and earnings. President and Chief Executive Officer Eric Ashleman noted the results continued momentum established earlier in the year. The earnings call featured remarks from Ashleman and Chief Financial Officer Sean Gillen, who provided additional financial details and an updated outlook for 2026.

Yahoo Finance
Jul 29th, 2026
Idex Q2 earnings beat estimates with $920.6M revenue and $2.32 EPS, surpassing forecasts

Idex reported Q2 2026 revenue of $920.6 million, up 6.4% year-over-year, beating the consensus estimate of $902.43 million by 2.01%. EPS came in at $2.32, compared to $2.07 in the prior-year quarter, exceeding the $2.10 estimate by 10.48%. The Health & Science Technologies segment led growth with $415 million in revenue, up 13.6% year-over-year and above the $406.67 million estimate. Fluid & Metering Technologies generated $317.1 million, whilst Fire & Safety/Diversified Products posted $189.9 million. Organic sales growth reached 5%, surpassing the 3.4% analyst estimate. Idex shares have declined 1% over the past month, compared to a 1.9% gain for the S&P 500.