Head of Quality & QMS Excellence

Xcimer-Energy; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

Equity

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Job summary

Xcimer Energy in Denver, CO, is seeking a Head of Quality to lead the development, governance, and continuous improvement of the company’s Quality Management System (QMS). You will guide quality across products, processes, and suppliers, building a data-driven culture with cross-functional collaboration.

The role leads Quality Engineering, QA/QC, and Supplier Quality, partnering with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to ensure product integrity and process robustness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physical sciences, quality, or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years experience leading quality organizations in complex hardware, systems engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, or defense.
• Experience establishing or scaling a QMS aligned with ISO 9001.
• Expertise in RCCA, 8D, Six Sigma, and related problem-solving methods.
• Experience leading QA/QC, Quality Engineering, and Supplier Quality functions.
• Ability to partner across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and leadership to influence without direct authority.
• Strong analytical skills with quality metrics interpretation and actionability.
• U.S. citizen/national or lawful immigration status as required.

Responsibilities

• Define, govern, and continuously improve Xcimer’s quality policies, standards, and QMS.
• Champion continuous improvement culture with metrics-driven decision making.
• Ensure visibility to quality risks and lead escalation processes, including containment actions.
• Lead Quality Engineering, RCCA framework, and verification of corrective actions.
• Lead QA/QC functions including NCR process, inspections, audits, and validation.
• Oversee Supplier Quality Engineering with supplier qualification and risk evaluation.
• Define and monitor key quality metrics like non-conformance trends and defect rates.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Programs, and Leadership.
• Integrate quality requirements into change control (ECR/ECO).
• Build and develop the Quality organization to meet strategic needs.

Skills

Quality leadership

RCCA

Six Sigma

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Xcimer Energy in Denver, CO, is seeking a Head of Quality to lead the development, governance, and continuous improvement of the company’s Quality Management System (QMS). You will guide quality across products, processes, and suppliers, building a data-driven culture with cross-functional collaboration.

The role leads Quality Engineering, QA/QC, and Supplier Quality, partnering with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to ensure product integrity and process robustness.