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Service Fusion

Director, Quality Assurance

Denver, CO · Remote

$217K/yr

Director, Quality Assurance Salary: $217,150.00/year Job Duties: * Develop and execute the ... Work closelywith ProductManagement, Engineering, Compliance, and Customer Support to ensure ...

Attalon, Inc.

Director of Quality

Longmont, CO · On-site

$152K - $262K/yr

S., Attalon engineers critical optical, laser, and coating technologies that enable systems to see ... Attalon is hiring a Director of Quality to oversee and optimize its quality operations across three ...

Kratos Industries LLC

Director of Quality

Arvada, CO · On-site

$150K - $175K/yr

As a vertically integrated, engineer-to-order manufacturer, quality is created through disciplined execution at each step of the value stream-from engineering through customer delivery. The Director ...

Kratos Industries LLC

Director of Quality

Arvada, CO · On-site

$150K - $175K/yr

As a vertically integrated, engineer-to-order manufacturer, quality is created through disciplined execution at each step of the value stream--from engineering through customer delivery. The Director ...

CoorsTek, Inc.

Quality Assurance Engineer III

Golden, CO · On-site

Applies accepted quality engineering principles, completes assigned tasks efficiently under minimal ... Supervises lower level engineers or technicians via matrix as a direct supervisor or in a defined ...

CoorsTek

Quality Assurance Engineer III

Golden, CO · On-site

Applies accepted quality engineering principles, completes assigned tasks efficiently under minimal ... Supervises lower level engineers or technicians via matrix as a direct supervisor or in a defined ...

Kratos Industries

Director of Quality

Arvada, CO · On-site

$150K - $175K/yr

As a vertically integrated, engineer-to-order manufacturer, quality is created through disciplined execution at each step of the value stream-from engineering through customer delivery. The Director ...

IDEX Corporation

Quality Manager

Denver, CO

$145K/yr

Global Director of Engineering DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * QMS Ownership (IATF 16949 & ISO 9001): Establish, maintain, and improve the site Quality Management System. Act as the lead auditor for ...

IDEX Corporation

Quality Manager

Denver, CO · On-site

$97K - $145K/yr

Global Director of Engineering DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * QMS Ownership (IATF 16949 & ISO 9001): Establish, maintain, and improve the site Quality Management System. Act as the lead auditor for ...

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How much do director quality engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for director quality engineering in Colorado is $132,071.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $95,700.00 and $158,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Quality Engineering vs Quality Manager?

AspectDirector Quality EngineeringQuality Manager
ResponsibilitiesOversees quality engineering teams, develops quality strategies, and ensures product quality at a strategic level.Manages daily quality operations, implements quality control processes, and supervises quality staff.
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Engineering, Quality Management certifications (e.g., CQE), extensive industry experience.Bachelor's in related field, quality certifications (e.g., CQE, Six Sigma), relevant experience.
Work EnvironmentStrategic planning, cross-department collaboration, leadership roles in engineering teams.Operational focus, hands-on quality inspections, process implementation.

The main difference is that the Director of Quality Engineering focuses on strategic leadership and long-term quality initiatives, while the Quality Manager handles daily quality operations and process management. Both roles require similar credentials but differ in scope and focus within the quality management hierarchy.

How does a director quality engineering typically collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive quality initiatives?

A Director of Quality Engineering works closely with product management, development, operations, and customer support teams to ensure quality standards are embedded throughout the product lifecycle. This role often leads quality strategy discussions, sets up cross-team quality metrics, and facilitates regular meetings to address potential quality risks. Effective collaboration involves aligning testing processes with release schedules and ensuring feedback loops between engineering and quality assurance. Building strong partnerships across departments is crucial for proactively identifying issues and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director quality engineering?

To thrive as a Director of Quality Engineering, you need a strong background in quality assurance methodologies, leadership experience, and a relevant degree such as engineering or computer science. Familiarity with tools like Selenium, Jenkins, Jira, and knowledge of ISO or Six Sigma certifications are typically expected. Exceptional communication, strategic thinking, and team management skills help drive quality initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement. These skills are essential for ensuring product excellence, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency within the organization.
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Infographic showing various Director Quality Engineering job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 90% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $132,071 per year, or $63.5 per hour.

Director of Quality Engineering

ProEdge Dental Water Labs

Centennial, CO • On-site

$140K - $170K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

ProEdge Dental Water Labs:
ProEdge Dental Water Labs is a team of selfless builders. By putting our focus on the success of customers, we've created a healthy, quickly-growing, and dynamic company. Our ~60 team members have taken on a significant challenge: transform compliance in the dental practice - often a distinct pain for our customers - into a culture of shared purpose for the safety of patients and staff. By keeping our promises and developing value-based solutions, we've created an emerging brand in dental.
Because of that, ProEdge, "good work" is table stakes. What we're building requires something rarer from its leaders: those who choose the harder path for the sake of the team, who continue to grow even when they're already good, and who bring the kind of relentless pursuit of delivering concrete value to the customer, not just building a stronger resume. This is a place for low-ego, high-agency, problem-solvers who think deeply and execute to excellence.
If you're looking for a role where you can own meaningful problems, build with a great team, and transform an entire category through trust... keep reading.
Director of Quality Engineering Opportunity:
ProEdge is seeking a Director of Quality Engineering to shift quality from compliance inspection and documentation to defect prevention and process control within 12 months, driving operational consistency, fewer defects, stronger audit outcomes, and developing a small team. This position focuses primarily in quality engineering and process improvement (primary focus), serves as the effectiveness owner of the Quality Management System (QMS), and provides regulatory oversight aligned to FDA and ISO standards.
This is not a compliance-first role, but a quality-first role. Reporting to the President of the organization, you'll have significant responsibility to deliver measurable improvements in process reliability, powers our product pipeline, and transforms quality into a competitive advantage.
If you're a systems-thinking problem-solver who dissects root causes with tenacity and champions proactive quality every day, leading with true humility, transparency, and collaboration... keep reading.
Success Looks Like:
  1. Lead the validation and successful launch of new Class I medical devices, ensuring 100% compliance with FDA general controls and ISO 13485 standards.
  2. Implement 3-5 targeted process optimizations (e.g., Lean/Six Sigma tools) that reduce process variability and improve first-pass yield by 15-25% by 18 months.
  3. Drive process-related non-conformances and defects to near 0 through targeted engineering improvements and root cause analyses by 18 months.
  4. Support regulatory compliance for new products and ongoing operations, achieving zero major findings in internal/external audits by 18 months.
  5. Own and elevate the executive management review process, delivering proactive quality and regulatory insights that shape product roadmap decisions, risk mitigation, and cross-functional priorities.
  6. Quality is fully integrated, trusted, and supported as a strategic partner across organization culture and decision-making to customer/patient benefit.

The Toolkit You'll Bring:
  • Problem-solver - Candidate is disciplined with root cause to improve systems rather than shifting problems
  • Results - Candidate has a strong record of continuous improvement leading to better business outcomes
  • Collaborative - Candidate seeks out others' ideas and critiques, while not needing consensus
  • Entrepreneurial Grit - Candidate works hard, gets hands dirty, and moves things forward even with setbacks
  • High standards - Candidate is unsatisfied with checking regulatory boxes rather than pursuing excellence and prevention

Who You'll Be:
  • Humble - Candidate is team-first and self-improving
  • Transparent - Candidate tells the truth even when it may put them in a vulnerable position
  • Customer-focus - Candidate recognizes the work is for a customer and patient's benefit, and puts them in the heart of every process
  • Discerning - Candidate makes consistently wise decisions
  • Smart - Candidate can clearly communicate their thinking, distilling, and learning

A Note About In-Office/Hybrid:
This is an in-office role with a core schedule of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with hybrid flexibility. ProEdge genuinely cares about the health of all team members. All of us are real people with real lives - appointments, kids get sick, moments at home we wouldn't dare miss, or the every-so-often need for a deep focus day away from the pop-ins. We're a team that supports each other, including when those realities pop up, and offer overflowing flexibility.
That said, being a leader in process reliability and improvement at ProEdge means you're connected, respected, and trusted by the team on the floor. That happens best when you're here, shoulder to shoulder with your team, the bulk of the time. Remote leadership doesn't deliver the same magic for us. We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys being part of a great team and wants to help shape our culture of quality in the every day.
Salary & Benefits:
  • Employee Medical, Dental, & Vision + Spouse and Dependent contributions
  • 401k Matching (4% Pre-Tax)
  • 4 Weeks of Accrued PTO
  • 1 Week of Paid Synchronized Organizational Rest at Year-End
  • 6 Additional Paid Holidays
  • 360 Leadership Assessment & Internal Leadership Coaching

Salary Description
$140,000 to $170,000 plus annual bonus

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