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Quality Manager

RK Industries
United States, Colorado, Aurora
Oct 09, 2025
Description Become a vital part of RK Misson Critical as a Quality Manager, where you will drive excellence by upholding stringent quality standards and managing key industry certifications like AISC and ASME. In this critical role, you'll ensure that corporate processes not only comply but surpass expectations, fostering continuous improvement and audit readiness throughout the organization. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced professional with extensive construction knowledge, expertise in quality systems, and strong leadership capabilities. If you're prepared to influence quality culture, lead audit efforts, and implement best practices that enhance company-wide performance, we welcome you to join our team. RKCompany Overview As a second-generation, family-owned enterprise, RK Industries, LLC (RK) offers a diverse range of construction, manufacturing, advanced fabrication and building services. Led by Rick and Jon Kinning, RK represents seven distinct lines of business that work together to provide seamless project collaboration. Our exclusive building methodologies, accredited safety standards and professional execution allow us to turn our customers' greatest concepts into reality. Position Summary: The mission of the Quality Manager is to ensure World Class corporate performance through quality achievement recognized by the accreditations platforms and to ensure all accreditations are registered, documented, achieved, continuously improved, (re)certified and renewed. The role is the manager is to ensure corporate ISO 9001:2015 quality management system (QMS), AISC certifications, and ASME certifications. The role is responsible to ensure all employees are properly trained on installation practices, corporate processes and procedures, and are prepared to be audited if called upon by the relevant accrediting agency. Primary Responsibilities: Responsible for assessing corporate conformance to the Quality Management System (QMS) Assist with all inspection and testing services provided by RK Monitor installation activities relating to client expectations of the company. Report QMS progress, activities, and observations to Department Managers Review plans and installation to ensure that it meets building codes, local ordinances and zoning regulations Monitor construction sites/fabrication facilities to ensure overall compliance Use survey instruments, testing equipment, and other systems to ensure that product meets code and requirements Verify alignment, level, and elevation of products Keep daily logs, including photographs taken during inspection Provide written feedback related to the findings Exercises sound judgment in independently planning and executing work, including evaluating, selecting, and significantly adapting or modifying established standards to meet project and compliance requirements. Perform other duties as required or assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred: Equivalent combination of education and experience considered. 10+ years of manufacturing management operations experience, with 5+ years in a senior quality or operations leadership role. Minimum 5 years of Lean Manufacturing experience. Six Sigma Black Belt certification is beneficial. P&L management experience required. Blueprint reading and specification interpretation. Thorough understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS), including detailed knowledge of testing procedures. Proficient in maintaining and managing quality documentation, including weld maps, inspection reports, and testing records. Comprehensive knowledge of internal and external acceptance criteria to ensure compliance with customer specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. Proven leadership competencies with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to build and lead high-performing teams with a focus on collaboration and accountability. Excellent time management skills; Operates with a sense of urgency. Strong lean manufacturing and change management skills. Results-oriented, strategic, and tactical with excellent execution capability. Hands-on, decisive operational leadership style. Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and key operational metrics. Passionate for developing team members and driving process excellence. Strong financial and analytical skills, Minimum Physical Requirements and Accountability: Requires frequent sitting, standing, and walking within the plant. Close vision needed for computer work, reading, and detailed tasks. Occasional reaching, stooping, or kneeling may be necessary. Noise levels vary and may range from quiet to loud. Possible exposure to typical manufacturing-related hazards. Comply with all company policies and procedures. Consistent, punctual attendance during core business hours is essential. Position is based in an office environment, currently located in the Denver Metro Area. A reliable means of transportation is required for commuting and occasional travel between corporate offices and job sites within the Denver Metro Area may be required during business hours. All employees are accountable for safety and health and are empowered to stop work if an unsafe condition is present. Employees should immediately notify their supervisor so that the hazard may be corrected. What Sets RK Industries Apart Safety: Our unmatched culture of safety is our foremost core value, guiding everything we do each day:Health, Safety, & Environmental Awards: Whether in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service, RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry:Accreditations & Recognition Benefits: RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being:Benefits & Rewards Philanthropy: RK Industries not only builds our community through our projects, but also invests in it by supporting local services for over a decade through the RK Foundation:RK Foundation Development: Through RK University, we provide hands-on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company, to include leadership and technical learning opportunities, we well as our accredited apprentice program:RK University&RK Apprenticeship Program Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. RK Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law