Quality Engineer

Shape Technologies Group•Baxter Springs, KS

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About The Position

KMT Waterjet, a Shape Technologies Group company, is seeking a Quality Engineer to act as the technical liaison among product engineering, manufacturing, assembly, and suppliers. The role ensures materials and products comply with specifications, drawings, and quality requirements through inspections, testing, and sampling. It supports product launches and improvement efforts, maintains process documentation, and manages supplier quality activities. The Quality Engineer reports to the Director of Quality and collaborates with other departments to maintain seamless operations. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position. The role may require domestic and international travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Quality or Manufacturing, or equivalent experience in quality engineering.
3–5 years of supplier quality or manufacturing engineering experience.
Strong project management skills and ability to solve complex quality issues under tight deadlines.
Working knowledge of ISO 9001 standards and quality management systems.
Experience with containment activities and corrective action plans.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and apply critical thinking focused on prevention.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
Ability to sit or stand for an 8+ hour shift.
Ability to lift, carry, and move 50+ pounds.
Ability to push, pull, reach, bend, and twist.

Nice To Haves

Supplier quality improvement experience.
Six Sigma certification.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing concepts.
Statistical process control (SPC) knowledge.
Gauge calibration knowledge.
ISO auditor experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical liaison between product engineering, manufacturing, assembly, and suppliers.
Conduct inspections, testing, and sampling to ensure compliance with specifications, drawings, and quality requirements.
Support new project launches, including APQP, FMEA, control plans, and PPAP submissions.
Lead process and product audits, corrective and preventive actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Develop and maintain process documentation, including work instructions, first article inspections, and control plans.
Manage supplier development programs, including audits, corrective actions, and performance metrics.
Conduct supplier assessments and systemic audits for new and existing suppliers.
Apply structured problem-solving tools, including root cause analysis, 5 Whys, fishbone analysis, error proofing, and containment.
Provide detailed reports and tracking to communicate project and issue status to stakeholders.
Support plant activities and escalate quality issues as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.