Senior Supervisor, Quality Engineering

Crusoe•Arvada, CO

6d•$120,000 - $135,000

About The Position

Crusoe is seeking a Senior Supervisor, Quality Engineering to develop and lead a contract manufacturing and supplier quality management program. Reporting to the Director of Quality, this role ensures that sourced products, materials, and components meet Crusoe’s quality standards while supporting strategic supplier requirements. The position drives continuous improvement across the contract manufacturing supply base, mitigates risks, and ensures compliance with industry regulations. It partners with the Senior Director of Program Management, Director of Engineering, and executive stakeholders to maintain product integrity and operational efficiency. The role leads supplier quality strategy and programs for supplier selection, development, monitoring, and performance tracking. It implements incoming material reviews, corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes, and traceability protocols; establishes supplier quality systems consistent with ISO 9001 or similar standards; and supports regulatory compliance, including standards such as UL 891. The Senior Supervisor collaborates with Procurement, Technology, R&D, and Operations, tracks supplier quality KPIs and presents insights to senior leadership, trains employees, and assesses critical suppliers and quality-related supply chain risks. This is designated a safety-sensitive position and/or is located in a safety-sensitive facility. Participation in the drug and alcohol program is required, and candidates must pass a background check. Compensation is listed as up to $120,000–$135,000 plus bonus, with Restricted Stock Units included in all offers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
At least 5 years of quality experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
At least 2 years of experience in leadership roles managing team performance and development.
Understanding of Supplier Quality best practices and contract manufacturing management.
Ability to evaluate technical supplier capabilities.
Experience developing and implementing supplier scorecards, performance dashboards, and quality improvement roadmaps.
Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and drive cross-functional alignment.
Ability to lead through ambiguity, manage conflict, and approve or disqualify vendors using data-driven criteria.
Must participate in the drug and alcohol program and pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

Certified Quality Manager (CQM) or Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/QE).
Expertise in ISO 9001, UL 891, and Lean Six Sigma tools.
Direct experience developing and administering a full Quality Management System (QMS).

Responsibilities

Define and execute a supplier quality vision and long-term strategy aligned with organizational goals and risk mitigation.
Establish and maintain programs for supplier selection, development, monitoring, and performance scorecards.
Implement incoming material reviews, CAPA processes, and traceability protocols to support effective root cause analysis.
Establish supplier quality systems consistent with ISO 9001 or similar standards and maintain regulatory compliance, including requirements such as UL 891.
Partner with Procurement, Technology, R&D, and Operations to ensure suppliers meet specifications during volume ramps and resolve systemic process breakdowns.
Define and track supplier quality KPIs, presenting data-driven insights and risk assessments to senior leadership.
Promote a culture of quality and train employees on process improvement and quality matters.
Assess critical suppliers and develop contingency strategies for quality-related supply chain disruptions.
Lead team performance and development.