Chief Quality & QMS Leader for Hardware Systems

Xcimer; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Health benefits

Job summary

Xcimer Energy is seeking a Head of Quality to lead the development and governance of the Quality Management System. This role drives continuous improvement, data‑driven decisions, and cross‑functional collaboration to ensure product integrity and process robustness across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years leading quality functions in complex hardware or aerospace industries, with ISO 9001 QMS experience and Six Sigma/CQE certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physical sciences, quality, or related discipline.
• 5+ years leading quality organizations or growth in quality responsibilities in complex hardware, systems engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or similar industries.
• Experience establishing or scaling a Quality Management System aligned with ISO 9001.
• Certifications such as ASQ CQE, Six Sigma Black Belt, or similar.
• Experience with special process validation or complex systems manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Define, govern, and continuously improve Xcimer’s quality policies, standards, and QMS.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, structured problem solving, and data-driven decision-making.
• Lead Quality Engineering, QA/QC, and Supplier Quality functions with robust RCCA, NCR, and audit processes.
• Oversee supplier quality, qualification, risk evaluation, audits, and performance.
• Define and monitor quality metrics (conformity, defect rates, right-first-time, corrective action timeliness).
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Programs, and Leadership to ensure product integrity and process robustness.
• Ensure quality requirements are integrated into change control (ECR/ECO).
• Build and develop the Quality organization aligned with strategic needs.

Skills

Quality leadership

RCCA

Six Sigma

Cross-functional

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Leadership

ISO 9001

Education

Bachelor's in engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

QMS concepts

Job description

Xcimer Energy is seeking a Head of Quality to lead the development and governance of the Quality Management System. This role drives continuous improvement, data‑driven decisions, and cross‑functional collaboration to ensure product integrity and process robustness across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years leading quality functions in complex hardware or aerospace industries, with ISO 9001 QMS experience and Six Sigma/CQE certifications.