Quality Manager

Beehive-Industries; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and life insurance from

401(k) with company match

Equity and bonus eligibility

Job summary

Beehive Industries, headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, seeks a Quality Operations Leader to oversee manufacturing quality and drive continuous improvement across engineering, operations, and supply chain. You will implement AS9100/ISO9001 standards, lead APQP activities, and manage audits to ensure regulatory and customer requirements are met.

The role requires a strong background in quality management, leadership of cross-functional teams, and the ability to interpret drawings and

Qualifications

• Minimum education aligned to aerospace/quality fields with relevant experience.
• Experience leading quality, manufacturing or engineering teams.
• Experience with AS9100, ISO9001 or similar standards.
• Ability to develop and manage APQP activities and control plans.
• Strong root cause analysis and continuous improvement capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily quality operations and workforce planning.
• Lead quality professionals and inspections for product quality.
• Develop and implement quality standards and control systems.
• Establish APQP processes and inspection strategies.
• Monitor metrics, identify trends, and drive defect reduction.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
• Lead root cause investigations and preventive actions.
• Oversee audits and ensure compliance and documentation.

Skills

Quality leadership

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Continuous improvement

Compliance mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality, or related field

Tools

MES

Quality software systems

APQP tools

Job description

Beehive Industries is dedicated to Powering American Defense by revolutionizing the design, development, and delivery of jet propulsion systems to support the warfighter. Through the integration of additive manufacturing, the company aims to meet the growing and urgent needs for unmanned aerial defense by dramatically improving a jet engine's speed to market, fuel efficiency, and cost.

Founded in 2020, the company is headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, with additional facilities in Knoxville, Tennessee, Loveland Ohio, and Mount Vernon, Ohio. Beehive is committed to grow and advance the defense industrial base while manufacturing exclusively in the USA. This role will be located at our Centennial, Colorado facility.

Role Overview

Manages quality operations and activities across a manufacturing function or discipline through quality professionals, supervisors, and technical staff. Responsible for executing quality strategy, developing team capabilities, improving quality systems, and ensuring products and processes meet customer, regulatory, and operational requirements. Partners cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, and Program teams to drive quality performance and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do...

Manage daily quality operations, priorities, and workforce planning to support manufacturing objectives

Lead quality professionals, supervisors, technicians, and inspectors responsible for product and process quality

Develop and implement quality standards, procedures, and control systems aligned with AS9100, ISO9001, and customer requirements

Establish and mature APQP processes, including development and execution of control plans, inspection strategies, and quality planning activities

Monitor quality performance metrics, identify trends, and drive improvements to reduce defects and customer impacts

Partner with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to identify and resolve product and process issues

Lead root cause investigations, corrective actions, and preventive improvement initiatives

Ensure effective implementation of nonconformance processes, quality documentation, and compliance requirements

Manage internal, customer, and third-party audit activities and support successful audit outcomes

Review and approve quality procedures, inspection plans, specifications, and process documentation

Develop and implement quality improvement initiatives that increase process capability and product reliability

Coach and mentor quality team members while establishing accountability and a culture of quality ownership

Support integration of quality processes, systems, and culture across acquired or newly integrated business operations

Manage department resources, priorities, and operational execution to meet business goals

You have...

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality, or related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered

Experience

Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related quality, manufacturing, or engineering experience, including leadership responsibilities; or equivalent work experience

Strong understanding of quality management systems, manufacturing processes, and regulatory requirements

Proven experience with AS9100, ISO9001, or similar quality standards

Experience leading APQP activities, control plans, and quality planning processes

Strong knowledge of root cause analysis, corrective action, and continuous improvement methodologies

Experience managing quality teams and developing technical talent

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements

Strong project management and organizational skills

Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership abilities

Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice to have...

Aerospace, aviation, defense, or automotive manufacturing leadership experience

Experience managing quality organizations supporting production and new product introduction

Experience leading customer, certification, and regulatory audits

Experience with quality software systems, MES, and digital quality tools

Lean Six Sigma certification or other process improvement certification

Experience integrating quality systems following acquisitions or organizational growth

Experience supporting Department of Defense or regulated manufacturing programs

In compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this position is $130,000-$170,000 base salary. Please note that wage information is a general guideline only, and we will consider factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and market conditions when extending an offer.

Beehive Industries offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes group Medical, Dental, Life,and Short and Long-Term disability coverage from day one. We also offer a generous 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match.Every role at Beehive Industries is bonus eligible and will also receive equity in the company.

Beehive Industries is committed to full compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We strive to create an inclusive work environment and will not discriminateon the basis ofrace, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.