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Lead Quality EngineerLoft Orbital • Golden, CO, US
Lead Quality Engineer

Lead Quality Engineer

Loft Orbital • Golden, CO, US
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Overview

Loft is seeking a detail-oriented, systems-minded Lead Quality Engineer to support the development and refinement of scalable quality systems across flight hardware, production, and supply chain operations. This role provides an opportunity to guide quality practices and act as a subject matter expert across multiple programs. The Lead Quality Engineer will contribute to Loft's quality approach across internal and external operations, including evolving the Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with AS9100 standards, supporting audits and nonconformance resolution, and helping to define inspection and quality checkpoints throughout the production and supply chain lifecycle.

This position will collaborate with engineering, AIT, production, and supply chain teams to embed quality principles at each stage of the hardware lifecycle. It is a hands-on role that combines tactical support with long-term system development.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the development and ongoing refinement of Loft's Mission Success roadmap
  • Maintain compliance with AS9100 (C / D / E) and internal policy requirements
  • Support the creation, validation, and continuous improvement of quality processes and documentation
  • Assist in tracking and resolving nonconformances using Loft's DIRT process, including support for root cause analysis (RCA)
  • Provide input on inspection procedures, acceptance criteria, and quality metrics
  • Support internal audit activities and contribute to the development of supplier quality programs
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote process alignment (engineering, AIT, production, inventory, finance, sales)
  • Participate in disposition reviews, corrective actions, and closure of quality issues
  • Define quality gates and sign-off criteria for flight hardware
  • Support configuration and inventory management activities from a quality perspective
  • Generate quality metrics and dashboards for team-wide visibility
  • Identify recurring issues and support efforts to improve systemic quality and compliance

Must Haves

  • 8+ years in aerospace or manufacturing, with 3+ years in a quality engineering role
  • Strong technical understanding of product lifecycle, quality systems, and root cause tools
  • Deep knowledge of QMS standards, especially AS9100 (C / D / E) and quality frameworks
  • Experience with nonconformance tracking, corrective actions, and process improvement
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, standards, and manufacturing intent
  • Strong collaboration skills with experience cross-functionally across engineering, supply chain, and production
  • Experience with supplier oversight and product quality accountability

    • Nice to Haves

  • ASQ Certified Quality Engineer or similar industry certification
  • Experience with PFMEA, SPC, and quality gate implementation
  • Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing standards (IPC, ECSS)
  • Direct experience with spacecraft, flight hardware, or subsystem testing
  • Experience conducting supplier audits or leading internal QMS updates

    • Benefits

  • 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents
  • Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts with employer contribution to the HSA
  • 100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance
  • Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, plus 12 paid holidays
  • 401(k) plan and equity options
  • Daily catered lunches and snacks
  • International exposure to our team in France
  • Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for primary caregiver and 10 weeks for secondary caregiver
  • Carrot Fertility benefits for comprehensive fertility healthcare and family-forming support
  • Relocation assistance when applicable
  • Off-sites and many social events and celebrations

    • Compensation : Base pay range is $80,000.00 / yr - $130,000.00 / yr. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

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