Quality Manager (Aerospace Manufacturing)

Location: Centennial, Colorado, United States; onsite at the Centennial facility. U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance are required.

Salary: $130,000–$170,000 base salary per year.

Company

hirify.global designs, develops, and manufactures additive-manufactured jet propulsion systems for unmanned aerial defense, with manufacturing exclusively in the USA.

What you will do

• Manage daily quality operations, priorities, workforce planning, department resources, and operational execution.
• Lead quality professionals, supervisors, technicians, and inspectors supporting product and process quality.
• Develop and implement quality standards, procedures, control systems, inspection plans, and quality documentation aligned with AS9100, ISO9001, and customer requirements.
• Establish and mature APQP processes, including control plans, inspection strategies, and quality planning activities.
• Monitor quality metrics, lead root cause investigations and corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement to reduce defects and improve product reliability.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Program teams; manage audits and support quality-system integration across acquired or newly integrated operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, Quality, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• At least 8 years of related quality, manufacturing, or engineering experience, including leadership responsibilities, or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems, manufacturing processes, regulatory requirements, AS9100, and ISO9001 or similar standards.
• Experience with APQP, control plans, quality planning, root cause analysis, corrective action, and continuous improvement.
• Experience managing quality teams, interpreting engineering drawings and specifications, and leading cross-functional initiatives.
• U.S. citizenship is required, and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance is required.

Nice to have

• Aerospace, aviation, defense, or automotive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience supporting production, new product introduction, customer or regulatory audits, and Department of Defense programs.
• Experience with quality software systems, MES, digital quality tools, or Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Experience integrating quality systems after acquisitions or during organizational growth.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, and short- and long-term disability coverage from day one.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Bonus eligibility and company equity for every role.
• Inclusive work environment and commitment to equal opportunity.