Vice President Operations Jobs in Highlands Ranch, CO

Voyager is an innovative defense, national security, and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets, leading in the race for technological and operational superiority from the ground to space. 

Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies 

The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we're building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers, and prepare us for what's next. And we're doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt, and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart. 

You'll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We're a company of doers, thinkers, and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality. 

If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person,forge the future with Voyager. 

The Vice President, Quality for Space, Defense, & National Security is responsible for leading enterprise-wide quality and compliance to ensure consistent, high-quality, and regulatory-compliant product delivery.

The position reports to the segment EVP, Operations and is based in the Denver Metro Area, CO area. This role is onsite.

In this role, the essential functions are:

• Lead enterprise-wide quality, compliance, and control efforts across aerospace and other highly regulated manufacturing environments
• Maintain and enhance QMS to meet AS9100, ISO 9001, FAA, customer requirements, and lead related certification, surveillance, and audit efforts
• Oversee quality across all functions, including receiving, in-process, final inspection, supplier quality, and returns/warranty
• Serve as the primary interface for customers, regulators, and certification bodies on quality matters
• Manage MRB, nonconformance, CAPA, and RCCA processes to ensure resolution, traceability, and prevention
• Establish and track key quality metrics to drive data-driven improvement across sites and functions
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance throughput, reduce waste, and improve customer satisfaction
• Report on quality performance and risk, fostering cross-functional collaboration and accountability
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, transparency, and operational excellence

If your experience aligns with our basic qualifications and you are inspired by our mission, we'd like to connect. If you don't see the right role right now, Join Our Talent Community and stay connected as we continue to build what's next. 

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field
• 15+ years of experience in quality management within aerospace or other highly regulated manufacturing environments
• 10+ years of leadership experience managing quality teams
• Experience leading quality organizations across QA and QC functions
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, FAA, DoD, and applicable regulatory and quality standards
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, special processes, and supplier quality
• Experience implementing and managing QMS in regulated environments
• Demonstrated success in driving continuous improvement and defect reduction initiatives
• Proficiency in root cause analysis, CAPA, and quality performance metrics

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in a relevant technical discipline.
• Experience leading quality organizations across multiple sites and geographies
• Familiarity with customer, regulatory, and certification audit processes at scale
• Experience working in defense or national security programs

Travel Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 35%, including the possibility of overnights within our various company locations.

The good faith base salary range for this role is $240,000 - $290,000 at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive. This range may be adjusted in the future.

This position is incentive plan eligible. 

Voyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package designed to support the well-being, growth, and success of our employees. Employees benefit from a flexible and comprehensive rewards program that supports both professional and personal well-being.  

• Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company, and many benefits paid at 100% for employees
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more! No long-term contracts and FREE on-demand workout videos before you enroll
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of up to 4% to help you build long-term financial security
• Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
• The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. 

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran 

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.