Quality Manager

Shape Technologies Group•Baxter Springs, KS

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Shape Technologies Group is seeking a Quality Manager to lead our manufacturing quality strategy and drive a culture of excellence across the facility. In this high-impact leadership role, you will oversee the Quality Management System (QMS), champion continuous improvement initiatives, and partner with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to deliver world-class quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening ISO compliance, improving manufacturing performance, reducing defects, and leading a team committed to operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field.
7+ years of experience in manufacturing quality, engineering, or operations, including leadership responsibility.
Proven experience leading Quality Management Systems (QMS) in a manufacturing environment.
Experience supporting ISO certification, compliance, and audit activities.
Strong knowledge of quality systems, root cause analysis, corrective actions, statistical process control, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

ASQ certifications such as CQE, CMQ/OE, or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.
Experience in capital equipment, industrial manufacturing, or engineered-to-order environments.
Demonstrated success implementing quality system and process improvements.
Experience with ERP systems and quality data management tools.

Responsibilities

Lead site Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Incoming Inspection, Supplier Quality, and Customer Quality activities.
Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) while ensuring ISO certification and audit readiness.
Drive root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality and reduce waste.
Monitor quality metrics, identify trends, and implement actions to improve product and process performance.
Serve as the primary contact for customer quality issues, complaints, audits, and corrective action requests.
Partner with suppliers and internal teams to resolve quality concerns and improve overall performance.
Support new product introductions and manufacturing process changes through quality planning and validation activities.
Develop, coach, and lead site quality personnel while fostering a culture of accountability, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.