Product Quality Manager - Kiewit Power Constructors

Kiewit • Lenexa, KS

8d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Product Quality Manager, you will lead the quality strategy for assigned products throughout their lifecycle—from development and launch through production, customer use, and continuous improvement. You will ensure that products meet or exceed customer expectations, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards. You will serve as the primary advocate for product quality, using data‑driven insights, strong leadership, and cross‑functional coordination to deliver exceptional product performance and customer satisfaction. Kiewit Power Constructors (KPC) provides direct-hire construction services for Power Generation utilizing a union craft force. Kiewit Power Constructors builds major EPC power plant and solar projects throughout North America.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related technical field with 5+ years of product quality experience; or an associate degree with 8+ years of experience; or a high school diploma/GED with 12–15+ years of relevant quality background
• Strong working knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and end‑to‑end product lifecycle quality practices
• Proficiency with root‑cause analysis and problem‑solving tools such as 5‑Why, Fishbone, FMEA, 8D, or DMAIC
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory frameworks (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO/TS standards, and product‑specific regulations)
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and product test requirements
• Experience managing supplier quality, including incoming inspection processes and supplier audits
• Capability to access production floors, testing environments, and supplier facilities as needed
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills
• Excellent technical writing and presentation abilities, with the ability to convey complex information clearly
• Highly analytical, self‑directed, and able to manage multiple priorities while driving continuous improvement and customer‑focused quality
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain product‑specific Quality Plans that define quality requirements, inspection criteria, and control methods across the product lifecycle
• Lead the execution of the Product Quality Assurance Program, including defect management, nonconformance reporting, supplier oversight, internal audits, root‑cause analysis, CAPA, and product release processes
• Review and approve supplier and manufacturing quality plans to ensure alignment with product specifications and regulatory requirements
• Lead root‑cause and causal analysis investigations for product failures, field issues, and customer complaints, ensuring effective corrective actions are implemented
• Conduct product and process audits, supplier assessments, and quality system evaluations; document findings and drive corrective actions to closure
• Analyze quality data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement; partner with cross‑functional teams to implement mitigation and improvement strategies
• Ensure quality personnel are properly trained, qualified, and equipped to support product inspections, testing, and quality control activities
• Maintain strong relationships with product engineering, manufacturing, and customer support teams to ensure quality expectations are understood and met
• Promote a culture of Continuous Improvement, encouraging early reporting of quality concerns and driving proactive problem‑solving

Benefits

• top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
• voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
• life insurance
• disability
• retirement plans with matching
• generous paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior