Quality Assurance Manager Jobs in Colorado
Quality Assurance Manager jobs in Colorado are concentrated in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder, where aerospace, medical devices, and defense manufacturing drive steady demand at every level from senior QA engineer to director of quality. Lockheed Martin, Ball Aerospace, and DaVita are among the established Colorado employers with consistent quality assurance hiring. The most sought-after specialties are ISO and AS9100 compliance, regulated medical device quality systems, and supplier quality management. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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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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The qualifications that appear most often in quality assurance manager jobs across Colorado.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, sciences, or a related technical field required
- Minimum five years of quality assurance experience in a regulated industry
- Demonstrated knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, or FDA 21 CFR quality standards
- Experience leading audits, corrective action processes, and supplier quality programs
- Proficiency with quality management systems such as ETQ, MasterControl, or similar platforms
- Strong data analysis skills using statistical process control and root cause methods
Quality Assurance Manager Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality assurance manager in Colorado?
Most quality assurance manager roles in Colorado require a bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, or a related field, followed by several years in QA roles within a regulated industry such as aerospace, medical devices, or defense. Colorado has no state-issued license specific to quality assurance managers, but certifications from the American Society for Quality, such as Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer, are widely recognized by Colorado employers and strengthen candidacy considerably.
How much do quality assurance managers make in Colorado?
Quality assurance managers in Colorado earn a median of about $141,020 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $86,460 for the lowest 10% to over $230,410 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire quality assurance managers in Colorado?
Companies currently hiring quality assurance managers in Colorado include Peraton, Sierra Space, and Redwire Space, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Colorado's concentration of aerospace, medical device, and defense contractors means demand for quality assurance managers with regulated-industry backgrounds remains particularly strong across the Front Range.
Which Colorado cities have the most quality assurance manager jobs?
Denver, Colorado Springs, and Aurora lead Colorado for quality assurance manager openings. Denver anchors the market through its dense cluster of medical device, biotech, and corporate headquarters, while Colorado Springs draws from a large defense and aerospace contractor base, and Boulder's life sciences and technology sector sustains demand for quality managers with regulatory and R&D backgrounds.
Are there remote quality assurance manager jobs in Colorado?
Yes, but they're limited, since much of the role involves on-site audits, production floor oversight, and hands-on supplier reviews. About 33% of quality assurance manager openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in documentation-heavy functions such as quality systems management, compliance program oversight, and supplier audit coordination.
How can I get hired as a quality assurance manager in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as a quality technician, QA inspector, or manufacturing associate at a Colorado aerospace or medical device company, then building toward a supervisory role. Employers like Lockheed Martin and medical device manufacturers along the Front Range hire entry-level quality roles regularly. Earning an American Society for Quality Certified Quality Improvement Associate credential early strengthens applications, and internal promotions from production or engineering coordinator roles into quality supervision are common at larger Colorado facilities.
Where can I find and apply to quality assurance manager jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to quality assurance manager jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings. Search the roles that match your background and apply directly to whichever ones fit your experience and target location.
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