Quality Engineer

Shape Technologies Group•Baxter Springs, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Shape Technologies Group is seeking a Quality Engineer to join their team. In this role, the Quality Engineer will act as the technical liaison between product engineering, manufacturing, assembly, and the supply base. They will be responsible for inspections, testing, and sampling to ensure materials and products meet all specifications, drawings, and quality requirements. The ideal candidate has experience with new product launches, including advanced product quality planning, failure mode and effects analysis, control plans, and production part approval process (PPAP) submissions. They should also be skilled in conducting process and product audits, driving corrective and preventive actions, and supporting product and process improvement teams. The Quality Engineer will report to the Director of Quality and collaborate closely with other departments to maintain seamless operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Quality or Manufacturing preferred); equivalent experience in quality engineering considered.
3–5 years of supplier quality or manufacturing engineering experience.
Strong project management skills with the 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.

Nice To Haves

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.
Supplier quality improvement experience.
Six Sigma certification.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing concepts.
SPC (statistical process control) 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/preventive actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Develop and maintain process documentation (work instructions, first article inspections, 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 (root cause analysis, 5 Whys, fishbone, error proofing, containment).
Provide detailed reports and tracking to communicate project and issue status to stakeholders.
Support plant activities and escalating quality issues as needed.
Other duties as assigned.