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 serve as the technical liaison among product engineering, manufacturing, assembly, and suppliers. The role is responsible for inspections, testing, and sampling to ensure materials and products meet specifications, drawings, and quality requirements. The engineer supports new product launches and works on process and product audits, corrective and preventive actions, and improvement initiatives. The position reports to the Director of Quality and collaborates with other departments to maintain seamless operations. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function. Domestic and international travel may be required. The role involves sitting or standing for an 8+ hour shift and lifting, carrying, and moving 50+ pounds, as well as pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, and twisting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Quality or Manufacturing is preferred. Equivalent experience in quality engineering is considered.
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.

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, 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.