Senior Quality Engineer full_time

Senior Quality Engineer

About Us: Our company designs and manufactures propulsion systems for space, hypersonic applications, and missile systems, addressing critical gaps in the U.S. industrial base. Our innovative approach requires an extraordinary team of intrinsically motivated individuals passionate about problem-solving and continuous improvement. We value collaboration, adaptability, and a relentless drive to improve both personally and professionally.

Role Summary: As a Senior Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for managing and advancing our internal audit program and ensuring compliance with AS9100 standards. Additionally, you will take ownership of quality for one or more product lines, providing direct support to ensure product integrity, reliability, and compliance throughout the lifecycle. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support our quality management system, enabling a culture of continuous improvement and regulatory excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the internal audit program to ensure compliance with AS9100 and other relevant standards.
• Develop, document, and maintain quality policies, procedures, and work instructions to ensure adherence to AS9100 requirements.
• Conduct internal audits, root cause analyses, and corrective/preventive actions to drive continuous improvement.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for AS9100 certification and external audits, including preparation, execution, and follow-up activities.
• Act as the quality lead for assigned product lines, collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and other departments to ensure product quality standards are met.
• Develop and implement quality plans, inspection criteria, and risk mitigation strategies for assigned product lines.
• Monitor quality metrics for product lines, analyzing trends and implementing data-driven solutions to enhance product performance.
• Provide training and mentorship on quality standards and compliance requirements to team members across the organization.
• Support supplier quality initiatives, including supplier audits and evaluations, to ensure alignment with company standards.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of a streamlined Quality Management System (QMS) to enhance usability and accessibility across the organization.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 5-10 years of experience in quality engineering, including significant experience with AS9100 standards and auditing.
• Certified Internal or Lead Auditor for AS9100 (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of quality tools and methodologies such as root cause analysis, corrective/preventive action processes, and statistical analysis.
• Experience with quality management systems in an aerospace or high-tech manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in managing product line quality, including developing quality plans and metrics.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Proficiency in using quality management software and tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with ISO 9001 and additional industry certifications.
• Knowledge of advanced quality planning methodologies such as APQP or PPAP.
• Familiarity with digital quality systems and tools for automation and data management.
• Hands-on experience in supplier quality management and external audits.

Classification: Full-time Exempt

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $110,000 – $145,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy. Click here for more information about our awesome benefits.

Classification: Full-time Exempt