Senior Manufacturing Quality Leader

Goodwin Recruiting; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an experienced Auditor to lead quality assurance and inspection activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Lafayette, CO. You will drive continuous improvement, manage NCRs, and ensure compliance with customer specs and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in quality control, holds a CWI certification, and can obtain NDT certification. This hands-on leadership role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and budget

Qualifications

• 7+ years in quality control within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Leadership experience managing quality teams.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) certification.
• Strong understanding of ASME standards, quality systems, inspections, and corrective action processes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Quality Control team, including hiring, training, coaching, and performance management.
• Oversee product inspections, testing programs, and quality documentation.
• Manage non-conformance reporting (NCR) processes, corrective actions, and root cause investigations.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Administer quality programs including welding certifications, pressure vessel quality requirements, and calibration systems.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations teams to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
• Manage departmental budgets, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to all workplace safety requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Quality control

CWI certification

NDT certification

ASME standards

Blueprint reading

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an experienced Auditor to lead quality assurance and inspection activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Lafayette, CO. You will drive continuous improvement, manage NCRs, and ensure compliance with customer specs and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in quality control, holds a CWI certification, and can obtain NDT certification. This hands-on leadership role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and budget