Quality Engineering Manager

Description

Agile Space Industries is a rapidly growing supplier of propulsion hardware and engineering services for the space industry. Headquartered in Durango, Colorado, with expanding operations in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, and Tulsa, Oklahoma, Agile has achieved more than 40% year-over-year growth for the past three years, and our momentum continues to accelerate.

At Agile, we design, build, and test in-space propulsion systems that give spacecraft the ability to maneuver with precision, reliability, and purpose. Our technologies play a critical role in missions that range from lunar landings and resource utilization to national defense, human exploration, and commercial space transport.

We are seeking bold and driven individuals who thrive in a hands-on, fast-moving environment and want to help write the next chapter of space history as part of a close-knit, innovative team.

Agile Space Industries is seeking a Quality Engineering Manager to lead and grow our Quality Engineering function onsite in Durango, CO. This role will be responsible for building a high-performing team that drives product excellence and continuous improvement across all programs. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with deep experience in quality systems, process development, and cross-functional communication who thrives in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Responsibilities
• Lead team management efforts including hiring and onboarding, performance management, career development, and team engagement.
• Foster open and effective communication within the functional team, across organizational groups, and project teams, and with senior organization leadership.
• Manage and allocate resources across projects and initiatives.
• Define and track team performance and productivity through metrics and peer feedback.
• Establish and maintain functional and technology capabilities for Quality Engineering.
• Develop and improve processes to support consistent execution, scalability, and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to cost, schedule, and content for bids and proposals.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop and maintain project quality documentation.
• Coordinate closely with peers across organizational groups to support issue resolution.
• Conduct direct project execution actions as a hands-on member of product development project teams.
• Stay updated with industry trends, regulations, and best practices in quality management to ensure continuous improvement of project quality processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality assurance, manufacturing, or similar field.
• 8+ years of experience in quality engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of quality management principles, methodologies, and tools
• Demonstrated commitment to mentoring and growing engineering talent.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-informed approach.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills across diverse technical and non-technical audiences.
• Multi-disciplined leader confident working through ambiguity and uncertainty.
• Ability to work onsite in Durango, Colorado.

Preferred Qualifications
• Demonstrated experience with department leadership in fast-growing technical organizations.
• Experience with configuration management practices.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and standards such as ISO 9001 or AS9100.
• Certifications such as Lean Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt, Certified Quality Engineer, etc.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Employment Type: Exempt

The expected salary range for this role is $110,000-$165,000 annually. Final compensation will be based on factors such as experience, skills, and internal equity, and is typically made within the midrange, rather than the upper end.

Work Schedule: Full Time

Location: Durango, CO – Onsite required

Posting Timeline: This position will remain open for a minimum of five (5) days and will continue to accept applications until the role is filled. Early applications are encouraged, as reviews and interviews may begin during the posting period.

Workplace Type: Onsite #LI-Onsite 

What You'll Love About Us

Agile Space Industries offers exceptional benefits to support you and your family including generous health coverage, dental and vision plans, Flexible Time Off, parental leave, and a 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%.

We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, region, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Agile, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the perfect fit for this role or another opportunity with us.

Reasonable Accommodation

At Agile, our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request to hr@agilespaceindustries.com.

Recruitment Notice: Agile Space Industries is not partnering with external recruiters or agencies at this time. Please do not contact our staff directly regarding open positions. All candidates must apply through our official application process to be considered