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.

• →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.

• 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.

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.