Quality Manager

rkmi; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

6 paid holidays

Health insurance with $100 wellness

401(k) with company match

Employee discount through PerkSpot

Job summary

RK is seeking a Quality Manager in Denver, CO to lead the Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams and maintain a robust QMS covering materials through final shipping. You will bridge design and delivery, ensuring processes meet specifications and standards while partnering with Engineering, Production, HR, and suppliers.

You will drive audits, supplier quality, and corrective actions, mentoring the quality team and monitoring KPIs like first pass yield and scrap costs to prevent defects from

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related technical field.
• 5–10 years of progressive quality experience in manufacturing, 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 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.

Skills

SPC

Engineering drawings

Precision measuring tools

Lean Six Sigma

Green Belt

Black Belt

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field

Tools

ASQ CQE

CMQ/OE

Job description

Quality Manager

Denver, CO
$110,000-$140,000 +Annual Incentive Bonus Eligibility

Build quality into every stage. Lead with precision. Drive continuous improvement.

As Quality Manager, you’ll lead RK’s Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams while maintaining a robust Quality Management System (QMS). You’ll bridge the gap between design and delivery, ensuring manufacturing processes—from raw materials through final shipping—meet established specifications and quality standards.

This role partners closely with Engineering, Production, HR, Department Leads, suppliers, and executive leadership to create consistent processes, strengthen quality systems, develop teams, and prevent defects before they impact production or customers.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

What You’ll Bring

• 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.

Why Build Your Career at RK

Build bigger. Lead quality initiatives that directly influence manufacturing performance, consistency, and customer outcomes.

Have a voice. Partner with Engineering, Production, HR, suppliers, and leadership to improve how RK builds and delivers.

Build with an integrated team. Work across teams and disciplines to create standardized processes and quality systems that support the entire operation.

Develop who’s next. Mentor quality team members and help build a culture where employees understand and own quality.

Build for the long term. Join a second-generation, family-owned company focused on continued growth, innovation, and long-term success.

Your Benefits

• Paid Time Off plus 6 paid holidays
• Health Insurance with a $100 wellness incentive
• 401(K) with company match
• Employee Discount Program through PerkSpot

Build with purpose. Build with precision. Build your future with RK.