Associate Quality Engineer (Energetics Manufacturing)

Location: Pueblo, Colorado or Penrose, Colorado. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, protected individuals, or eligible to obtain required U.S. export authorizations under ITAR/EAR.

Salary: $65,000–$85,000 USD base annual salary.

Company

hirify.global is a space, defense, and national security technology company developing mission-critical solutions from ground to space.

What you will do

• Support quality systems compliant with ISO 9001, AS9100, customer specifications, and ATF, DoD, and OSHA requirements.
• Help define and follow process controls, inspection plans, and acceptance criteria in energetics manufacturing.
• Participate in root cause analysis, CAPA, failure investigations, material review boards, and risk assessments.
• Review manufacturing procedures, inspection instructions, and quality records for energetics production.
• Support internal, customer, regulatory, certification, and supplier audits and corrective actions.
• Collect and analyze quality metrics while collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing, EHS, and Supply Chain.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related Engineering.
• 0–2 years of quality engineering experience; internships, co-ops, and academic projects are relevant.
• Foundational knowledge of quality management systems, inspection methods, and statistical techniques.
• Exposure to 5 Whys, Fishbone, SPC, or similar root cause analysis tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to meet State and Federal explosives licensing requirements, including being at least 21 and passing background checks.

Nice to have

• Experience or coursework in energetics, explosives, aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing.
• Interest in ASQ Certified Quality Technician or Certified Quality Engineer certification.
• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, DoD quality requirements, configuration management, and controlled documentation.
• Understanding of government contract requirements and customer quality clauses.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible Time Off to support work-life balance.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families.
• 401(k) plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%.
• Wellness programs, gym membership options, and additional voluntary benefits.
• Mission-driven work alongside an innovative technical team.