Lead Quality Engineer — Manufacturing & Compliance Leader

Advanced Technology Group, Inc.; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

PTO and holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability coverage

401k match

Wellness programs

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Advanced Technology Group, Inc. seeks a Lead Quality Engineer to provide technical leadership across QA/QC activities in programs and fabrication operations.

You will translate requirements into plans, mentor the team, and partner with Operations, Engineering and Supply Chain to ensure compliance and improve first-pass quality. You will develop quality matrices, ITPs, and lead audit programs while driving continuous improvement and escalation when needed.

Qualifications

• 4+ years leading quality engineering in metal fabrication/manufacturing environments.
• 5+ years quality assurance experience including document management/control, mechanical or weld inspection, NDT, auditing, and quality system compliance.
• Associate or Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Science, Quality, Manufacturing, or related technical field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality engineering activities for assigned programs with clear priorities, deliverables, and ownership.
• Provide technical direction, coaching, and mentorship to Quality Engineers, inspectors, and cross-functional team members.
• Develop and refine Quality Engineering processes and best practices to support growth and quality objectives.
• Coordinate the Corrective Action Program, including investigation and resolution of quality issues and continuous improvement.
• Serve as or become qualified as a Lead Auditor and support audits.
• Develop project-specific Quality Matrices and procurement quality flow-down requirements.
• Create and review Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) with project engineers for technical support.
• Review inspection records, test results, and quality documentation for conformance.

Skills

Leadership

Quality assurance

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation and audits

GD&T

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's/Associate degree in Engineering or Quality

Quality certification (Lead Auditor preferred)

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Bore gauges

Inspection software

Job description

Advanced Technology Group, Inc. seeks a Lead Quality Engineer to provide technical leadership across QA/QC activities in programs and fabrication operations.

You will translate requirements into plans, mentor the team, and partner with Operations, Engineering and Supply Chain to ensure compliance and improve first-pass quality. You will develop quality matrices, ITPs, and lead audit programs while driving continuous improvement and escalation when needed.