Quality Assurance Manager Jobs in Kansas
Quality Assurance Manager jobs in Kansas draw consistent demand across manufacturing, food and beverage production, aerospace, and defense contracting, with openings at every level from senior individual contributor to director of quality. The strongest hiring activity is concentrated in Wichita, Kansas City, and Topeka, where established employers like Spirit AeroSystems, Garmin, and Hill's Pet Nutrition maintain large quality operations. The most sought-after specialties are ISO and AS9100 compliance management, supplier quality, and food safety system oversight. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Quality Assurance Inspector - D Shift
This shift runs Thursday - Sunday 6pm to 6am after the training period.
Tests and inspects products at various stages of production process and compiles and evaluates statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.Who are we?
Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.
Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.
Our Facility in Parsons, Ks manufactures precision parts for passenger and military aircraft. Travelers around the world count on our employees for their commitment to quality.
Why Ducommun?
- Excellent company culture – as recognized by Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces
- Clean working environment
- Opportunity for career growth
- Great benefits including paid vacation and sick time, 401K match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, annual bonus plan, and tuition reimbursement
Job Summary
- Interprets engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas and confers with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards.
- Selects products for tests at specified stages in production process, and tests products for variety of qualities such as dimensions, performance, and mechanical, electrical, or chemical characteristics.
- Records test data.
- Evaluates data and writes reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
- Recommends modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.
- May prepare graphs or charts of data or enters data into computer for analysis.
- Performs flat plate first parts and production inspection and supports production personnel in determining conformance of product by using product acceptance media.
- Completes First Article Inspection Reports.
- Generates MRR Tags.
- Participates in quality meetings.
- Performs Receiving Inspection and validates Product Verification.
- Performs Final Inspection/Dimensional Inspection and reviews work orders for accuracy.
- Facilitates Customer Source Inspection (Parts & Tooling) less the “Scheduling” of these activities.
- Works with Production Expeditors and maintains and facilitates the Shop Risk System.
- Supports, prepares for, and facilitates customer source inspection.
- Perform calibration on various tools
- Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.
- Performs other duties and assignments as directed.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Basic computer knowledge and skills
- Ability to use measuring instruments including but not limited to calipers, height gage, and scales
- Ability to determine acceptable product versus unacceptable product at inspection stages
- Ability to prepare and present “source inspection packages” to customer source inspectors
- Has a good memory for detail
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Conscientious, organized and meticulous – records must be accurate and maintained
- Read and understand internal procedures and policies
- Understand and follow through on both verbal and written instructions
- Team oriented with a continuous improvement outlook
Required Experience and Education
- High School Diploma; up to 3 years related experience in job function and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, mylars and other inspection media
- Knowledge of ISO and SPC is a plus
- Basic computer knowledge and skills
This is a generic job posting for a. Depending on the candidate’s skills, qualifications and experience, they will be hired into an entry (I) level, intermediate (II) level or expert (III) level job and pay scale.
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
3333 Main Street
Parsons, KS, 67357
United States
Quality Assurance Inspector - D Shift
This shift runs Thursday - Sunday 6pm to 6am after the training period.
Tests and inspects products at various stages of production process and compiles and evaluates statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.Who are we?
Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.
Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.
Our Facility in Parsons, Ks manufactures precision parts for passenger and military aircraft. Travelers around the world count on our employees for their commitment to quality.
Why Ducommun?
- Excellent company culture – as recognized by Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces
- Clean working environment
- Opportunity for career growth
- Great benefits including paid vacation and sick time, 401K match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, annual bonus plan, and tuition reimbursement
Job Summary
- Interprets engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas and confers with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards.
- Selects products for tests at specified stages in production process, and tests products for variety of qualities such as dimensions, performance, and mechanical, electrical, or chemical characteristics.
- Records test data.
- Evaluates data and writes reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
- Recommends modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.
- May prepare graphs or charts of data or enters data into computer for analysis.
- Performs flat plate first parts and production inspection and supports production personnel in determining conformance of product by using product acceptance media.
- Completes First Article Inspection Reports.
- Generates MRR Tags.
- Participates in quality meetings.
- Performs Receiving Inspection and validates Product Verification.
- Performs Final Inspection/Dimensional Inspection and reviews work orders for accuracy.
- Facilitates Customer Source Inspection (Parts & Tooling) less the “Scheduling” of these activities.
- Works with Production Expeditors and maintains and facilitates the Shop Risk System.
- Supports, prepares for, and facilitates customer source inspection.
- Perform calibration on various tools
- Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.
- Performs other duties and assignments as directed.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Basic computer knowledge and skills
- Ability to use measuring instruments including but not limited to calipers, height gage, and scales
- Ability to determine acceptable product versus unacceptable product at inspection stages
- Ability to prepare and present “source inspection packages” to customer source inspectors
- Has a good memory for detail
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Conscientious, organized and meticulous – records must be accurate and maintained
- Read and understand internal procedures and policies
- Understand and follow through on both verbal and written instructions
- Team oriented with a continuous improvement outlook
Required Experience and Education
- High School Diploma; up to 3 years related experience in job function and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, mylars and other inspection media
- Knowledge of ISO and SPC is a plus
- Basic computer knowledge and skills
This is a generic job posting for a. Depending on the candidate’s skills, qualifications and experience, they will be hired into an entry (I) level, intermediate (II) level or expert (III) level job and pay scale.
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
3333 Main Street
Parsons, KS, 67357
United States
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Quality Assurance Manager Job Market in Kansas
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Food & Beverage
- Retail
- Manufacturing
- Aerospace & Defense
What Kansas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality assurance manager jobs across Kansas.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related technical field required
- Minimum five years of quality assurance experience in a manufacturing or regulated environment
- Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer credential through ASQ preferred
- Demonstrated experience managing ISO 9001, AS9100, or FSMA compliance programs
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive corrective action processes
- Strong working knowledge of statistical process control and root cause analysis methods
Quality Assurance Manager Jobs in Kansas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality assurance manager in Kansas?
Most quality assurance manager roles in Kansas require a bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing technology, or a life science paired with several years of hands-on quality experience. Kansas has no state-issued license specific to this role, but earning the Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer designation through the American Society for Quality is widely recognized by Kansas employers, particularly in Wichita's aerospace corridor and the food and beverage manufacturing sector centered around Kansas City.
How much do quality assurance managers make in Kansas?
Quality assurance managers in Kansas earn a median of about $125,750 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $82,340 for the lowest 10% to over $203,680 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire quality assurance managers in Kansas?
Employers hiring quality assurance managers in Kansas right now include Elanco, Reser's Fine Foods, and Amcor, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Kansas's concentration of aerospace, defense, and food manufacturing firms means quality roles here often require industry-specific compliance knowledge such as AS9100 or FSMA standards.
Which Kansas cities have the most quality assurance manager jobs?
The cities with the most quality assurance manager openings in Kansas are Wichita, Topeka, and Lenexa. Wichita leads because of its dense aerospace and defense manufacturing base anchored by companies like Spirit AeroSystems and Textron Aviation, while the Kansas City metro draws openings from food processing, pharmaceutical, and distribution operations spread across both the Kansas and Missouri sides of the metro.
Are there remote quality assurance manager jobs in Kansas?
Yes, but they're limited. Quality assurance managers frequently work on production floors, with suppliers, and inside regulated facilities, which makes full-time remote work less common in this role than in purely desk-based fields. About 31% of quality assurance manager openings tied to Kansas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to involve supplier auditing, documentation management, or quality system oversight that can be handled off-site.
How can I get hired as a quality assurance manager in Kansas with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is moving up from a quality inspector, quality technician, or production supervisor role at a Kansas manufacturer. Large employers in Wichita's aerospace sector and Kansas City's food processing industry regularly hire quality coordinators and quality engineers as feeder roles into management. Pursuing an entry-level ASQ certification such as the Certified Quality Improvement Associate and gaining exposure to ISO documentation or internal auditing significantly strengthens a candidacy before pursuing a management title.
Where can I find and apply to quality assurance manager jobs in Kansas?
You can find and apply to quality assurance manager jobs in Kansas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Kansas openings. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your experience and target industry, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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