Senior Quality Leader — Build Robust QMS & Drive Improvement

RK Industries, LLC; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance with a $100 wellness$

401(K) with company match

Employee Discount Program through Perk

Job summary

RK Industries, LLC in Denver, CO seeks a Quality Manager to lead the Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams. You will maintain the QMS and ensure processes meet specifications—from raw materials to final delivery.

You will partner with Engineering, Production, HR, and leadership to create consistent processes and prevent defects. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5–10 years of progressive quality experience, including 1–3 years in leadership, with expertise in SPC, drawings, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or 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 (QMS) including manuals, SOPs, work instructions, inspection standards, and control plans.
• Partner with Engineering and Production to standardize best practices, reduce variation, and ensure consistency across shifts and lines.
• Lead audits, supplier quality activities, corrective actions, and problem-solving using 8D, DMAIC, Fishbone, and 5 Whys.
• Manage the ECN process and ensure QA procedures, inspection checklists, and training materials align with current designs.
• Monitor KPIs like First Pass Yield, defect rates, and scrap costs while mentoring the quality team.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Assurance

Process Improvement

Statistical Process Control

Education

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

Tools

SPC

Engineering drawings

Precision measuring tools

Lean / Six Sigma

Green Belt / Black Belt

ASQ CQE / CMQ/OE

Job description

RK Industries, LLC in Denver, CO seeks a Quality Manager to lead the Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams. You will maintain the QMS and ensure processes meet specifications—from raw materials to final delivery.

You will partner with Engineering, Production, HR, and leadership to create consistent processes and prevent defects. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5–10 years of progressive quality experience, including 1–3 years in leadership, with expertise in SPC, drawings, and