QA Manager Jobs in Kansas

QA Manager jobs in Kansas are consistently active, with demand concentrated in aerospace and defense manufacturing, food production, and medical device sectors that anchor the state's industrial economy. Wichita leads hiring volume alongside Kansas City (KS) and Topeka, where established employers like Spirit AeroSystems, Cargill, and Evergy maintain quality assurance operations at scale. The most in-demand specialties are supplier quality, regulatory compliance, and process improvement, with openings at both senior individual contributor and team leadership levels. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles67
Top employerElanco
Top cityWichita, KS
Cities hiring20
Work type73% On-site
Top industryFood

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Aria Care Partners
Clinic Scheduling Trainer - Quality Assurance
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Aria Care Partners
New 13h ago
Clinic Scheduling Trainer - Quality Assurance
Aria Care Partners
Overland Park, Kansas
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hybrid
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
201-500

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Quality Assurance Specialist - Industrial Manufacturing
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New 14h ago
Quality Assurance Specialist - Industrial Manufacturing
Maverick Tech
Lenexa, Kansas
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Support
Laboratory Science
$21.4 - $28/hr
High school diploma or GED

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City Wide Facility Solutions
Quality Assurance Analyst
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City Wide Facility Solutions
New 15h ago
Quality Assurance Analyst
City Wide Facility Solutions
Lenexa, Kansas
Program Management
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
$78k - $109k/yr
ISTQB Certification
1,001-5,000

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Merck
Associate Director, Quality Assurance (Quality Management System)
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Merck
New 17h ago
Associate Director, Quality Assurance (Quality Management System)
Merck
Lawrence, Kansas
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
Hybrid
ISO certification audits
10,000+

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Amcor
2nd Shift Quality Assurance Inspector
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Amcor
Added 1d ago
2nd Shift Quality Assurance Inspector
Amcor
Lawrence, Kansas
Customer Service
Customer Support
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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QA Manager Jobs by City in Kansas

Where Kansas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Wichita
16 jobs
Topeka
8 jobs
Elwood
6 jobs
Lenexa
6 jobs
Lawrence
5 jobs
Olathe
4 jobs
Kansas City
3 jobs
Junction City
3 jobs
Overland Park
3 jobs

QA Manager Job Market in Kansas

A snapshot from current Kansas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Elanco
Elanco6 open roles
Reser's Fine Foods
Reser's Fine Foods6 open roles
Textron Aviation
Textron Aviation4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Food & Beverage
  • Retail
  • Science & Research
  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals

What Kansas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in QA manager jobs across Kansas.

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, or a related technical field required
  • Five or more years of quality assurance experience, including at least two in a supervisory role
  • Working knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, or FDA 21 CFR quality system standards
  • Demonstrated experience leading root cause analysis and corrective action processes
  • Proficiency with quality management software and statistical process control tools
  • Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer credential from ASQ preferred

QA Manager Jobs in Kansas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a qa manager in Kansas?

Most qa manager roles in Kansas require a bachelor's degree in engineering, a natural or applied science, or business combined with progressive quality experience. Kansas does not issue a state-specific license for qa managers, so employers rely on industry credentials. Earning the Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer designation through the American Society for Quality strengthens any application and is frequently listed as preferred in Kansas postings, particularly in aerospace and food manufacturing.

Which companies hire qa managers in Kansas?

Kansas qa manager roles are posted by Elanco, Reser's Fine Foods, and Textron Aviation and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Kansas's concentration of aerospace manufacturers in Wichita and large food and agribusiness operations statewide means quality management talent is in demand across both regulated manufacturing and continuous-improvement-focused production environments.

Which Kansas cities have the most qa manager jobs?

Wichita, Topeka, and Elwood are the Kansas cities with the most qa manager openings. Wichita generates the largest share of postings, driven by its aerospace and defense manufacturing base, while Kansas City draws demand from food processing, distribution, and healthcare organizations, and Topeka contributes openings from government operations and regional manufacturing facilities.

Are there remote qa manager jobs in Kansas?

Yes, but they're rare. About 27% of qa manager openings tied to Kansas are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most quality roles that require floor presence, supplier audits, or lab access. The sub-functions most likely to offer remote flexibility are quality systems documentation, supplier qualification review, and regulatory compliance analysis where physical inspection is not required.

How can I get hired as a qa manager in Kansas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving into a qa manager role from a quality inspector, quality engineer, or production supervisor position at a Kansas manufacturer. Wichita-area aerospace employers and large food processors frequently hire quality coordinators or quality engineers as stepping stones to management. Pursuing the ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate credential while working in an adjacent role signals readiness and is recognized by Kansas employers as evidence of intentional career development.

Where can I find and apply to qa manager jobs in Kansas?

You can find and apply to qa manager jobs in Kansas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state right now. Search the roles that fit your background, review the requirements, and apply directly to the ones that match your experience level and preferred location.

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