Quality Assurance Lead: Drive QMS & Continuous Improvement

RK Industries

Denver (CO)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off + 6 paid holidays

Health Insurance with a $100 wellness

401(K) with company match

Employee Discount Program through Perk

Job summary

RK Industries, LLC is seeking a Quality Manager in Denver, CO to lead Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams, maintain a robust Quality Management System (QMS), and ensure processes from raw materials through final shipping meet established specifications and quality standards.

You will bridge design and delivery, partnering with Engineering, Production, HR, department leads, suppliers, and executive leadership to drive continuous improvement, develop teams, and prevent defects before they

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related technical field.
5-10 years of progressive quality experience in a manufacturing environment, including 1-3 years in a leadership role.
Proficiency in Statistical Process Control (SPC), engineering drawings, and precision measuring tools.
Experience with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies; Green or Black Belt experience preferred.
ASQ certifications such as CQE or CMQ/OE are highly valued.

Responsibilities

Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Quality Management System, including quality manuals, SOPs, work instructions, inspection standards, and control plans.
Partner with Engineering and Production to establish standardized best practices, reduce process variation, and ensure consistency across shifts and production lines.
Lead audits, supplier quality activities, corrective actions, and problem-solving initiatives using tools such as 8D, DMAIC, Fishbone, and 5 Whys.
Manage the Engineering Change Notice (ECN) process and ensure quality procedures, inspection checklists, and training materials remain aligned with current product designs.
Monitor quality KPIs including First Pass Yield, defect rates, and scrap costs while providing updates to executive leadership and mentoring the quality team.