Quality Inspector Jobs in Colorado
Quality Inspector jobs in Colorado are concentrated in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo, where aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing drive steady demand for inspection professionals at every level from entry-line to senior quality engineer. Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Ball Aerospace are among the most established Colorado employers with consistent quality inspector openings, particularly in aerospace systems, dimensional inspection, and first-article inspection. The market covers everything from ISO-compliance roles to nondestructive testing and supplier quality. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security 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 to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from 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 Quality Inspector for Voyager Energetics is responsible for:
- Visual inspection – This role is primarily a visual inspection position: examining materials, components, or finished products by sight against specifications, drawings, and workmanship standards to verify conformance. Basic measurement tools (such as calipers or gauges) may be used only on an occasional, as-needed basis.
- Documentation and record-keeping – Recording inspection results and non-conformance reports accurately, maintaining logs that support traceability and regulatory or customer requirements.
- Identifying and reporting defects – Flagging products or processes that fail to meet quality standards, tagging or segregating defective items, and communicating issues to supervisors or production teams so corrective action can be taken.
- Supporting quality control processes – Following standard operating procedures (SOPs), participating in audits, and helping implement corrective/preventive actions to reduce recurring defects.
The position reports to the Quality Manager and is part of the Quality team based in Penrose, CO. This role is onsite in Penrose, CO.
Key Responsibilities
- Work safely by accurately and strictly following established standard operating procedures and following safety rules.
- Perform incoming, in-process, and final visual inspections of materials, components, and finished products against engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
- Visually identify surface defects, workmanship issues, and inconsistencies; use of precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges) is occasional and secondary to visual inspection.
- Accurately record inspection results and non-conformance reports, and maintain logs to support traceability and audit readiness.
- Identify, tag, and segregate non-conforming material, and communicate issues promptly to supervisors and production teams.
- Assist with internal audits and support the implementation of corrective and preventive actions under the direction of the Quality Manager.
- Support manual visual inspection tasks related to energetic material processing, including verification checks during production, while following all established procedures.
- Special projects as assigned by management.
- Attend all required meetings and provide clear, professional verbal and email communications.
- Maintain a clean and orderly working environment.
In this role, the essential functions are:
- This job requires working around explosives. Teamwork is especially important here in all aspects of the job as we strive for safety.
- Support the engineering and operations team by providing timely, accurate inspection data on solid rocket motor and energetic manufacturing systems.
- Follow documented inspection procedures and flag any deviations for engineering or Quality Manager review.
Minimum Qualification:
Education
- High School or equivalent
Experience
- 1–3 years of experience in quality inspection within manufacturing, engineering, or construction environments
- Exposure to or experience within an ISO 9001-certified organization is a plus
Knowledge & Skills
- Visual inspection proficiency – Strong visual acuity and the ability to consistently identify small surface defects, workmanship issues, and inconsistencies by sight; ability to read blueprints/engineering drawings to verify parts meet specifications. Use of precision instruments (calipers, micrometers, gauges) is a minor, occasional part of the role.
- Familiarity with quality standards – General understanding of quality systems such as ISO 9001 or industry-specific standards, and the ability to follow documented inspection procedures.
- Attention to detail with strong documentation habits – The ability to consistently notice small deviations or defects, combined with clear, accurate record-keeping for traceability and audits.
Physical / Vision Requirement
- Visual acuity test – Because this role is primarily visual inspection, candidates must pass an internal visual acuity test as a condition of employment. Employees may also be required to re-verify visual acuity without advance notice at any point during employment.
The good faith base salary range for this role is $20–$27 per hour 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.
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 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting 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.
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120–130) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730–774), applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3). Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.
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.
Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security 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 to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from 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 Quality Inspector for Voyager Energetics is responsible for:
- Visual inspection – This role is primarily a visual inspection position: examining materials, components, or finished products by sight against specifications, drawings, and workmanship standards to verify conformance. Basic measurement tools (such as calipers or gauges) may be used only on an occasional, as-needed basis.
- Documentation and record-keeping – Recording inspection results and non-conformance reports accurately, maintaining logs that support traceability and regulatory or customer requirements.
- Identifying and reporting defects – Flagging products or processes that fail to meet quality standards, tagging or segregating defective items, and communicating issues to supervisors or production teams so corrective action can be taken.
- Supporting quality control processes – Following standard operating procedures (SOPs), participating in audits, and helping implement corrective/preventive actions to reduce recurring defects.
The position reports to the Quality Manager and is part of the Quality team based in Penrose, CO. This role is onsite in Penrose, CO.
Key Responsibilities
- Work safely by accurately and strictly following established standard operating procedures and following safety rules.
- Perform incoming, in-process, and final visual inspections of materials, components, and finished products against engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
- Visually identify surface defects, workmanship issues, and inconsistencies; use of precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges) is occasional and secondary to visual inspection.
- Accurately record inspection results and non-conformance reports, and maintain logs to support traceability and audit readiness.
- Identify, tag, and segregate non-conforming material, and communicate issues promptly to supervisors and production teams.
- Assist with internal audits and support the implementation of corrective and preventive actions under the direction of the Quality Manager.
- Support manual visual inspection tasks related to energetic material processing, including verification checks during production, while following all established procedures.
- Special projects as assigned by management.
- Attend all required meetings and provide clear, professional verbal and email communications.
- Maintain a clean and orderly working environment.
In this role, the essential functions are:
- This job requires working around explosives. Teamwork is especially important here in all aspects of the job as we strive for safety.
- Support the engineering and operations team by providing timely, accurate inspection data on solid rocket motor and energetic manufacturing systems.
- Follow documented inspection procedures and flag any deviations for engineering or Quality Manager review.
Minimum Qualification:
Education
- High School or equivalent
Experience
- 1–3 years of experience in quality inspection within manufacturing, engineering, or construction environments
- Exposure to or experience within an ISO 9001-certified organization is a plus
Knowledge & Skills
- Visual inspection proficiency – Strong visual acuity and the ability to consistently identify small surface defects, workmanship issues, and inconsistencies by sight; ability to read blueprints/engineering drawings to verify parts meet specifications. Use of precision instruments (calipers, micrometers, gauges) is a minor, occasional part of the role.
- Familiarity with quality standards – General understanding of quality systems such as ISO 9001 or industry-specific standards, and the ability to follow documented inspection procedures.
- Attention to detail with strong documentation habits – The ability to consistently notice small deviations or defects, combined with clear, accurate record-keeping for traceability and audits.
Physical / Vision Requirement
- Visual acuity test – Because this role is primarily visual inspection, candidates must pass an internal visual acuity test as a condition of employment. Employees may also be required to re-verify visual acuity without advance notice at any point during employment.
The good faith base salary range for this role is $20–$27 per hour 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.
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 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting 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.
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120–130) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730–774), applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3). Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.
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.
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What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality inspector jobs across Colorado.
- High school diploma or GED with vocational or technical training in quality or manufacturing
- Experience with precision measurement tools including calipers, micrometers, and CMM equipment
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality management standards
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications
- Working knowledge of nondestructive testing methods or willingness to obtain NDT certification
- Strong documentation skills and experience with quality management software or ERP systems
Quality Inspector Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality inspector in Colorado?
Most quality inspector roles in Colorado are entered through a combination of technical education and on-the-job training rather than a state-issued license. Completing an associate degree or certificate program in manufacturing technology, industrial quality, or a related field from a Colorado community college such as Emily Griffith Technical College or Front Range Community College strengthens candidacy. Certifications from the American Society for Quality, such as Certified Quality Inspector or Certified Quality Technician, are widely recognized by Colorado aerospace and manufacturing employers and improve hiring prospects considerably.
Which companies hire quality inspectors in Colorado?
Employers hiring quality inspectors in Colorado right now include RK, CRUSOE, and Leidos, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Colorado's deep aerospace and defense manufacturing base means many of these openings require familiarity with AS9100 standards or defense contract quality requirements.
Which Colorado cities have the most quality inspector jobs?
Longmont, Englewood, and Colorado Springs lead Colorado for quality inspector openings. Denver anchors the largest share of postings thanks to its concentration of aerospace primes, defense contractors, and advanced manufacturing facilities, while Colorado Springs and Pueblo contribute steadily through defense installations, steel production, and industrial manufacturing operations that maintain ongoing inspection staffing needs.
Are there remote quality inspector jobs in Colorado?
Yes, but they're rare. Quality inspection is a fundamentally hands-on role requiring physical access to parts, assemblies, or production lines, so fully remote positions are uncommon. About 0% of quality inspector openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to be in supplier quality auditing, document control, or quality systems administration rather than floor-level inspection work.
How can I get hired as a quality inspector in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a quality technician or production inspector role at a Colorado manufacturer, where on-the-job training is common for candidates with a technical certificate or associate degree. Colorado community colleges including Arapahoe Community College and Pueblo Community College offer manufacturing and quality programs that large employers recognize. Candidates moving from adjacent roles such as machinist, assembler, or receiving inspector often transition into quality inspection without prior title-specific experience, particularly if they hold or are pursuing a Certified Quality Inspector credential from the American Society for Quality.
Where can I find and apply to quality inspector jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to quality inspector jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings across aerospace, defense, manufacturing, and industrial sectors. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to each employer.
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