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Quality Manager

Aurora, CO · On-site

Monitor and manage Quality related activities to contract quality requirements for multiple ... Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or related field and 6+ ...

Re:Build Manufacturing

Quality Manager

Commerce City, CO · On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

At Re:Build we deploy deep expertise in engineering, operations management, and technology to ... large volume contract manufacturing. Our customers span a wide array of industries including ...

Peraton

Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Aurora, CO · On-site

$112K - $179K/yr

Responsibilities Peraton is seeking a Software Test Engineer in Herndon, VA or Aurora, CO location ... contract requires TS/SCI with poly. The candidate must maintain the clearance. * Four (4) years ...

Peraton

Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Aurora, CO

$112K - $179K/yr

Responsibilities Peraton is seeking a Software Test Engineer in Herndon, VA or Aurora, CO location ... contract requires TS/SCI with poly. The candidate must maintain the clearance. * Four (4) years ...

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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract quality engineer in Colorado is $88,369.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,700.00 and $97,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a contract quality engineer?

A Contract Quality Engineer is a professional responsible for ensuring that products and processes meet quality standards on a temporary or project-based basis. They work with manufacturers, suppliers, and teams to implement quality control procedures, conduct audits, and address compliance issues. These engineers may also analyze defects, improve processes, and ensure regulatory requirements are met. Their role is crucial in industries such as manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and medical devices. Since it is a contract position, the duration and scope of responsibilities may vary depending on the project or employer needs.

What does a contract quality engineer do?

As a Contract Quality Engineer, your daily responsibilities often include conducting inspections, analyzing quality data, coordinating corrective actions, and ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory standards. You'll frequently interface with production teams, suppliers, and project managers to troubleshoot quality issues and implement process improvements. One of the main challenges is adapting quickly to different company systems and meeting tight project deadlines, since contract roles often require immediate impact with minimal onboarding. However, this dynamic work structure also provides valuable opportunities to broaden your experience, enhance your skills, and expand your professional network across various industries.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a contract quality engineer?

To thrive as a Contract Quality Engineer, you need a strong background in quality assurance processes, root cause analysis, and engineering principles, often supported by a relevant engineering degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with industry standards such as ISO 9001, Six Sigma methodologies, and proficiency in tools like statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab) are highly valuable. Excellent communication, adaptability, and problem-solving skills enable effective collaboration and fast integration into project teams. These competencies are crucial for ensuring product and process quality in contract-based, dynamic environments where quick results and compliance are essential.

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Infographic showing various Contract Quality Engineer job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $88,369 per year, or $42.5 per hour.

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

CesiumAstro

Westminster, CO • On-site

$115K - $136K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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Job description

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.
We are looking to add a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge electronics for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Implement and maintain supplier quality processes and documentation in accordance with AS9100, leveraging business systems functionalities to drive process efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, supply chain to ensure supplier flow down and compliance to QMS, customer, industry, regulatory/statutory, and any applicable requirements.
  • Maintain approved suppliers including supplier qualification, periodic performance review, supplier relationship management, risk assessment, and removal, if needed.
  • Provide technical guidance, support, and training to suppliers to ensure alignment to CesiumAstro requirements for execution.
  • Collaborate with design engineering to ensure suppliers design for manufacturability (DFM) considerations are incorporated.
  • Perform nonconformance investigation and drive root cause corrective action when supplier issues occur.
  • Support disposition of nonconformances including rework, scrap, and RMA.
  • Monitor and drive supplier corrective actions requests (SCARs) when escalated.
  • Establish and analyze supplier performance metrics including defect rate, nonconformances, on-time delivery, cost of rework/scrap, and supplier corrective action resolution.
  • Use performance data to drive strategic partnerships and develop supplier capability with key suppliers.
  • Perform supplier site audits and source inspection as needed.
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field.
  • 5-8 years of supplier quality experience in aerospace and defense industries.
  • Experience managing suppliers for space-grade machining, PCBs, PCBAs, integrated assemblies, and test.
  • Demonstrated skills in supplier management, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to interpret engineering documentation, requirements, and other supplier flow downs.
  • Experience with certified quality management systems such as AS9100 or ISO 9001.
  • Expertise in root cause analysis methodologies and corrective action implementation.
  • Experience with aerospace and electronics manufacturing.

$115,000 - $136,000 a year
CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.
CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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