Senior Quality & Process Leader — Build Excellence

RK Mechanical, Inc.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RK Industries in the Denver area seeks a seasoned Quality Shop Manager to own the Quality Management System across fabrication and manufacturing facilities, ensuring compliance, craftsmanship, and operational excellence.

You will lead teams, drive continuous improvement, and influence corporate strategy while mentoring quality personnel and cross-functional leads across the business. Strong background in ISO QMS, ASME, AISC, and lean is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in manufacturing operations; 5+ years in senior quality/operations leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or Business Administration preferred (or equivalent).
• Lean Manufacturing experience (5+ years) with Six Sigma Black Belt certification a strong plus.
• Deep knowledge of ISO QMS, ASME, and AISC standards; blueprint reading and QA testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain, and continuously improve an ISO-level QMS aligned with AISC, ASME, and accreditation platforms.
• Lead accreditation, renewal, and audits; guide teams through external assessments.
• Direct inspection and testing operations using QA/QC systems to verify code compliance.
• Collaborate with Department Managers, Operations Leaders, engineering, and project management to transition design into production.
• Oversee quality records (weld maps, logs, reports) and provide feedback to stakeholders.
• Monitor fabrication plants and job sites for adherence to building codes and client specs.
• Train and mentor employees on installation practices, processes, and compliance standards.
• Apply Lean principles to drive continuous improvement across shop operations.
• Champion RK’s safety culture and enforce stop-work authority.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma Black Belt

Quality standards

Blueprint reading

QA testing procedures

Leadership

Communication

P&L management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

RK Industries in the Denver area seeks a seasoned Quality Shop Manager to own the Quality Management System across fabrication and manufacturing facilities, ensuring compliance, craftsmanship, and operational excellence.

You will lead teams, drive continuous improvement, and influence corporate strategy while mentoring quality personnel and cross-functional leads across the business. Strong background in ISO QMS, ASME, AISC, and lean is essential.