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Areté · 2 weeks ago

Senior Manager, Quality Assurance Engineering

Niwot, CO, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$160K/yr - $180K/yr

Areté is a company at the forefront of utilizing innovative solutions to tackle complex security challenges. The Senior Manager, Quality Assurance Engineering is responsible for overseeing quality management systems in defense and commercial operations, ensuring compliance with various standards and driving quality excellence across product lines.

Defense & Space

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Quality Department, including quality engineers, inspectors, and analysts

Develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems across defense and commercial programs

Ensure compliance with DoD requirements, ISO 9001, AS9100, DFARS, ITAR, and applicable customer standards

Plan and lead internal and external audits; serve as the primary quality interface during customer and regulatory audits

Drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) to address nonconformances and systemic Issues

Establish and guide inspection methodologies and sampling plans based on risk, product complexity, and customer requirements

Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, Procurement, Materials, and Program Management to ensure quality is embedded throughout the product lifecycle

Support government and commercial customer engagements, including inspections, reviews, and quality-related communications

Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational excellence, risk reduction, and customer satisfaction

Qualification

Quality leadershipDoD complianceISO 9001AS9100CAPA processesMilitary specificationsAudit managementAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsTeam leadership

Required

Active Secret Clearance

Proven experience in a quality leadership role within defense and commercial manufacturing environments

Strong knowledge of military specifications, DoD quality requirements, DFARS, ITAR, ISO 9001, and AS9100

Experience managing audits, CAPA processes, and quality system compliance

Demonstrated ability to lead teams, influence cross-functional partners, and drive change

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Preferred

Experience supporting both government and commercial customers

Track record of successfully scaling or improving quality systems

Commitment to continuous improvement and high-reliability manufacturing environments

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life and Long-Term Disability (LTD)

Vision Reimbursement

Fitness Reimbursement

401(k) Retirement Plan Contributions

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Continuing Education Assistance

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Parental and Bereavement Leave

Company

Areté

Areté, an employee-owned company, is an advanced science and engineering company that provides innovative solutions to the most challenging technical problems faced by the United States Defense and Intelligence agencies.

Founded in 1976