Quality Assurance Intern Jobs in Colorado
Quality Assurance Intern jobs in Colorado concentrate in aerospace and defense, medical devices, software, and food and beverage manufacturing, with Denver, Boulder, and the Colorado Springs corridor accounting for most openings across every experience level from first-year student to recent graduate. Employers like Lockheed Martin, Ball Corporation, and Envision Genomics maintain lasting QA operations in the state and regularly bring on interns. The most sought-after specialties are software testing and test automation, regulatory compliance for FDA-regulated products, and manufacturing process inspection. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Opportunity Overview
Are you ready to elevate your career in manufacturing operations and be a part of creating the world's best desserts? Dessert Holdings partners with some of North America's most iconic chains to bring people together to celebrate life's sweetest moments! We have an amazing opportunity to join a high-growth organization and pave the way for future career advancement.
Dessert Holdings is looking for a Quality Assurance Manager to be based in Aurora, CO. The QA Manager will provide leadership and ensure the customer, company, and regulatory requirements are met through compliance with Quality Management Systems including SQF, HACCP, and GMP to ensure safety and quality of employees and products.
The typical hiring range for this role is $105,000 to $120,000 annually and is based on several factors such as education, work experience, skills, certifications, location, etc. In addition to pay, Dessert Holdings offers benefits such as a choice of comprehensive medical plans, dental and vision insurance, paid vacation and holidays, and retirement contribution to all eligible employees.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for developing quality assurance policies for facility wide quality management programs as well as in organization standardization projects.
- Provide leadership and ensure the customer, company, and regulatory requirements are met in all aspects of the QA operations.
- Manage QA compliance staff activities, schedule, and performance (includes staff that coordinates Environmental Programs).
- Oversee the implementation and maintenance of SOPs, forms, Document control, Process control, QMS, and training systems.
- Provide leadership and participate in all reviews of QA, management and product development.
- Provide leadership and technical support for any new product development to ensure procedures are effective to optimize quality and shelf life.
- On going support of QA procedures and CI initiatives throughout the facility.
- Coach, train, mentor, and support QA team members.
- Investigate and follow-up on consumer and customer complaints.
- Provide technical support to vendor compliance, sanitation, and operational issues.
- Ensure that all products for release meet all testing and manufacturing specifications and are accurately labeled, identified, and counted
- Manages traceability and recall functions.
- Propose preventive measures and promote programs to improve the Quality Management System to the executive committee.
- Plan and verify the execution of Audits, analyzing the results and deficiencies found.
- Provide SPC & data support for all operations when and where needed.
- Supports in promoting Food safety quality culture across all teams.
- Participates and provides support in all organizational standardization activities.
- Ensures that facilities are maintained, and all duties are performed in compliance with all applicable food safety standards and good manufacturing practices.
- Understands the management of Quality Systems and is familiar with SQF, HACCP, and GMP practices which help ensure the safety within the workplace and the production of a safe and quality product(s)
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in food science, microbiology, biochemistry or related field. Advanced education and degree preferred.
- At least five years' experience managing a Quality team and implementing QA strategies.
- Experience with auditing, HACCP, GFSI, AIB, SPC and other quality measuring programs.
- Strong knowledge of quality assurance methodologies and strategies with a sound understanding of product formulation controls and documentation
- Previous experience in benchmarking, integrating, and implementing best practices.
- Superior verbal and written skills for clearly delegating tasks to team members and for effectively communicating results to management.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Leads with minimal to no supervision and demonstrates strong leadership skills.
- Ability to take initiative; manage tight deadlines.
- Computer proficiency
- Must be able to successfully complete PCQI Certification
PREFERRED
- Bilingual preferred (English and Spanish)
- 5+ years of food manufacturing environment.
REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
- PCQI and SQF Practitioner preferred.
About Dessert Holdings
Dessert Holdings is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands: The Original Cakerie, Lawler's Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Steven Charles, Dianne's Fine Desserts, Kenny's Great Pies, and Willamette Valley Pie Company. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, employs more than 3,800 people across ten manufacturing facilities, and is continuing its journey of rapid growth.
EEO Statement
Dessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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Opportunity Overview
Are you ready to elevate your career in manufacturing operations and be a part of creating the world's best desserts? Dessert Holdings partners with some of North America's most iconic chains to bring people together to celebrate life's sweetest moments! We have an amazing opportunity to join a high-growth organization and pave the way for future career advancement.
Dessert Holdings is looking for a Quality Assurance Manager to be based in Aurora, CO. The QA Manager will provide leadership and ensure the customer, company, and regulatory requirements are met through compliance with Quality Management Systems including SQF, HACCP, and GMP to ensure safety and quality of employees and products.
The typical hiring range for this role is $105,000 to $120,000 annually and is based on several factors such as education, work experience, skills, certifications, location, etc. In addition to pay, Dessert Holdings offers benefits such as a choice of comprehensive medical plans, dental and vision insurance, paid vacation and holidays, and retirement contribution to all eligible employees.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for developing quality assurance policies for facility wide quality management programs as well as in organization standardization projects.
- Provide leadership and ensure the customer, company, and regulatory requirements are met in all aspects of the QA operations.
- Manage QA compliance staff activities, schedule, and performance (includes staff that coordinates Environmental Programs).
- Oversee the implementation and maintenance of SOPs, forms, Document control, Process control, QMS, and training systems.
- Provide leadership and participate in all reviews of QA, management and product development.
- Provide leadership and technical support for any new product development to ensure procedures are effective to optimize quality and shelf life.
- On going support of QA procedures and CI initiatives throughout the facility.
- Coach, train, mentor, and support QA team members.
- Investigate and follow-up on consumer and customer complaints.
- Provide technical support to vendor compliance, sanitation, and operational issues.
- Ensure that all products for release meet all testing and manufacturing specifications and are accurately labeled, identified, and counted
- Manages traceability and recall functions.
- Propose preventive measures and promote programs to improve the Quality Management System to the executive committee.
- Plan and verify the execution of Audits, analyzing the results and deficiencies found.
- Provide SPC & data support for all operations when and where needed.
- Supports in promoting Food safety quality culture across all teams.
- Participates and provides support in all organizational standardization activities.
- Ensures that facilities are maintained, and all duties are performed in compliance with all applicable food safety standards and good manufacturing practices.
- Understands the management of Quality Systems and is familiar with SQF, HACCP, and GMP practices which help ensure the safety within the workplace and the production of a safe and quality product(s)
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in food science, microbiology, biochemistry or related field. Advanced education and degree preferred.
- At least five years' experience managing a Quality team and implementing QA strategies.
- Experience with auditing, HACCP, GFSI, AIB, SPC and other quality measuring programs.
- Strong knowledge of quality assurance methodologies and strategies with a sound understanding of product formulation controls and documentation
- Previous experience in benchmarking, integrating, and implementing best practices.
- Superior verbal and written skills for clearly delegating tasks to team members and for effectively communicating results to management.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Leads with minimal to no supervision and demonstrates strong leadership skills.
- Ability to take initiative; manage tight deadlines.
- Computer proficiency
- Must be able to successfully complete PCQI Certification
PREFERRED
- Bilingual preferred (English and Spanish)
- 5+ years of food manufacturing environment.
REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
- PCQI and SQF Practitioner preferred.
About Dessert Holdings
Dessert Holdings is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands: The Original Cakerie, Lawler's Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Steven Charles, Dianne's Fine Desserts, Kenny's Great Pies, and Willamette Valley Pie Company. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, employs more than 3,800 people across ten manufacturing facilities, and is continuing its journey of rapid growth.
EEO Statement
Dessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristics protected by law.
#SC1 #LI-MF1
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What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality assurance intern jobs across Colorado.
- Enrollment in a bachelor's program in engineering, computer science, or a related field
- Familiarity with QA methodologies including test planning, defect tracking, and root cause analysis
- Hands-on experience or coursework in software testing tools such as Selenium, JIRA, or TestRail
- Understanding of regulatory standards relevant to Colorado industries such as FDA 21 CFR or AS9100
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting test cases and reporting defects
- Ability to work on-site at Colorado facilities with reliable transportation or proximity to the employer
Quality Assurance Intern Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality assurance intern in Colorado?
Most quality assurance intern roles in Colorado require active enrollment in a bachelor's or associate degree program in engineering, computer science, life sciences, or a related technical field. Colorado does not require a state license for QA interns, but employers in regulated industries like aerospace and medical devices expect coursework in quality systems or regulatory standards. Building a portfolio of academic lab work, personal projects, or relevant certifications like ISTQB Foundation strengthens any application considerably.
Which companies hire quality assurance interns in Colorado?
Employers hiring quality assurance interns in Colorado right now include Peraton, Sierra Space, and Redwire Space, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Colorado's dense aerospace, defense, and medical technology sectors mean QA internships frequently appear at both large primes and smaller contract manufacturers along the Front Range.
Which Colorado cities have the most quality assurance intern jobs?
Denver, Colorado Springs, and Aurora hold the most quality assurance intern openings in Colorado. Denver drives the largest share through its concentration of software companies, health tech firms, and corporate headquarters, while Boulder's biotech and clean energy startups add consistent demand, and Colorado Springs benefits from the substantial aerospace and defense presence anchored by military installations and their contractor networks.
Are there remote quality assurance intern jobs in Colorado?
Yes, and they are more common than in many technical fields, since software-focused QA work can often be done from anywhere. About 35% of quality assurance intern openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though hardware, manufacturing, and lab-based QA roles almost always require on-site presence. Remote opportunities are most prevalent in software test automation and user acceptance testing positions.
How can I get hired as a quality assurance intern in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to structured internship programs at large Colorado employers before any formal QA experience. Companies like Lockheed Martin and Ball Corporation run early-career and college recruiting programs specifically designed for students with no prior industry exposure. Completing a free or low-cost certification like ISTQB Foundation, contributing to open-source testing projects, or moving laterally from a customer support or technical writing role at a software company gives a concrete edge when competing for a first internship.
Where can I find and apply to quality assurance intern jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to quality assurance intern jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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