Quality Engineer Jobs in Kansas
Quality Engineer jobs in Kansas are steady and in consistent demand, concentrated in aerospace and defense manufacturing, food and beverage processing, and agricultural equipment production across Wichita, Kansas City, and Topeka. Major employers with an established Kansas footprint include Spirit AeroSystems, Cessna parent Textron Aviation, and Cargill, all of which maintain ongoing quality engineering teams. The most sought-after specialties in Kansas listings are process quality, supplier quality, and AS9100 or ISO 9001 auditing. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Quality Engineer
Department: Job Status:
FLSA Status: Reports To: Quality Manager
Grade/Level: Amount of Travel Required: None
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday – 40 hours Positions Supervised: None
POSITION SUMMARY
Creates and maintains Quality System documentation and implement improvements using quality tools. Designs, installs and evaluates quality assurance process sampling systems, procedures and statistical techniques. Designs or specifies inspection and testing mechanisms and equipment. Analyzes production and service limitations and standards. Recommends revision of specifications when indicated. Formulates or helps formulate quality assurance policies and procedures. Conducts training on quality assurance concepts and tools. Helps reduce defective products by using data-driven tools. Acts as a liaison between the customer, engineering, and production departments on quality related issues.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Develop, maintain and continuously improve elements of the Quality System including Process Flow Maps, SPC, APQP, PPAP, PQP, FMEA, Quality Control Plans, 8D, PDAC, DOE, and Gage R&R.
Identify processes and implement the appropriate techniques that will improve process monitoring, control and reduce variation.
Generate and update FMEA forms to identify quality issues and help develop corrective actions.
Utilize control plans to solve quality problems, control and improve processes, perform capability studies, and reduce variation and losses.
Participate in customer audits to ensure compliance to specifications and supplier manuals as required.
Review and administer follow-up/reporting on all Corrective Actions (CAR, RMA return analysis, and complaints) to show trends and highlight areas for improvements.
Perform product testing, inspection and audits to customer specifications.
Complete and oversee completion of FAIs per specifications when required.
Monitor PQR data in database and enter into customer portal as required.
Analyze operations and prepare appropriate testing and inspection procedures.
Plan and complete internal audits of procedures, product processes, quality system procedures for adequacy and completeness.
Other duties or projects as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
Communication, Oral - Oral Communication skills looks at the extent to which an individual communicates with economy and clarity, actively engaging in conversations in order to clearly understand others' message and intent, and receives and processes feedback.
Problem Solving - Problem solving skills looks at the ability of the individual to recognize courses of action which can be taken to handle problems or potential problems, and applying contingency plans to solve those problems.
Initiative - Initiative looks at the ability of the individual to act and take steps to solve or settle an issue.
Decision Making - Decision making skills look at the ability of the individual to select an effective course of action while controlling resources and expenditures.
Relationship Building - Relationship building looks at the ability of the individual to establish and maintain a good rapport and cooperative relationship with customers and co-workers
Analytical Skills - An analytical skill looks at the ability of the individual to gather raw data and to process that data into a meaningful form.
Education
BS degree in Engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical preferred)
Experience
In leiu of degree, applicant can have 4 years experience of manufacturing experience with 4 years in Quality Assurance
or ASQ Certifiication
Have strong computers skills, working knowledge of MS Office applications and advanced knowledge of MS Excel
Experience working with ISO Standards and Lean Principals.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Receiving: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Quality Engineer
Department: Job Status:
FLSA Status: Reports To: Quality Manager
Grade/Level: Amount of Travel Required: None
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday – 40 hours Positions Supervised: None
POSITION SUMMARY
Creates and maintains Quality System documentation and implement improvements using quality tools. Designs, installs and evaluates quality assurance process sampling systems, procedures and statistical techniques. Designs or specifies inspection and testing mechanisms and equipment. Analyzes production and service limitations and standards. Recommends revision of specifications when indicated. Formulates or helps formulate quality assurance policies and procedures. Conducts training on quality assurance concepts and tools. Helps reduce defective products by using data-driven tools. Acts as a liaison between the customer, engineering, and production departments on quality related issues.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Develop, maintain and continuously improve elements of the Quality System including Process Flow Maps, SPC, APQP, PPAP, PQP, FMEA, Quality Control Plans, 8D, PDAC, DOE, and Gage R&R.
Identify processes and implement the appropriate techniques that will improve process monitoring, control and reduce variation.
Generate and update FMEA forms to identify quality issues and help develop corrective actions.
Utilize control plans to solve quality problems, control and improve processes, perform capability studies, and reduce variation and losses.
Participate in customer audits to ensure compliance to specifications and supplier manuals as required.
Review and administer follow-up/reporting on all Corrective Actions (CAR, RMA return analysis, and complaints) to show trends and highlight areas for improvements.
Perform product testing, inspection and audits to customer specifications.
Complete and oversee completion of FAIs per specifications when required.
Monitor PQR data in database and enter into customer portal as required.
Analyze operations and prepare appropriate testing and inspection procedures.
Plan and complete internal audits of procedures, product processes, quality system procedures for adequacy and completeness.
Other duties or projects as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
Communication, Oral - Oral Communication skills looks at the extent to which an individual communicates with economy and clarity, actively engaging in conversations in order to clearly understand others' message and intent, and receives and processes feedback.
Problem Solving - Problem solving skills looks at the ability of the individual to recognize courses of action which can be taken to handle problems or potential problems, and applying contingency plans to solve those problems.
Initiative - Initiative looks at the ability of the individual to act and take steps to solve or settle an issue.
Decision Making - Decision making skills look at the ability of the individual to select an effective course of action while controlling resources and expenditures.
Relationship Building - Relationship building looks at the ability of the individual to establish and maintain a good rapport and cooperative relationship with customers and co-workers
Analytical Skills - An analytical skill looks at the ability of the individual to gather raw data and to process that data into a meaningful form.
Education
BS degree in Engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical preferred)
Experience
In leiu of degree, applicant can have 4 years experience of manufacturing experience with 4 years in Quality Assurance
or ASQ Certifiication
Have strong computers skills, working knowledge of MS Office applications and advanced knowledge of MS Excel
Experience working with ISO Standards and Lean Principals.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Receiving: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Where Kansas roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Quality Engineer Job Market in Kansas
A snapshot from current Kansas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Aerospace & Defense
- Agriculture & Farming
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Kansas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality engineer jobs across Kansas.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a closely related technical field
- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) credential from ASQ strongly preferred by Kansas employers
- Hands-on experience with ISO 9001, AS9100, or IATF 16949 quality management systems
- Proficiency in statistical process control, FMEA, PPAP, and root cause analysis methods
- Familiarity with aerospace, food processing, or industrial manufacturing environments common in Kansas
- Strong documentation skills and experience using quality management software or ERP systems
Quality Engineer Jobs in Kansas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality engineer in Kansas?
Quality engineering in Kansas does not require a state-issued license, but employers consistently prioritize candidates who hold the Certified Quality Engineer credential from the American Society for Quality. The typical path starts with a bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering, followed by relevant work experience in a production or inspection environment. Earning the ASQ CQE designation significantly strengthens candidacy with Kansas aerospace, defense, and food manufacturing employers.
Which companies hire quality engineers in Kansas?
Kansas quality engineer roles are posted by Bosch, Boeing, and Spirit AeroSystems and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Kansas's aerospace manufacturing cluster in Wichita and its food processing and agricultural equipment sectors across the state generate consistent demand from both large employers and their regional suppliers.
Which Kansas cities have the most quality engineer jobs?
Wichita, Olathe, and Lenexa lead Kansas in quality engineer openings. Wichita drives the largest share of postings through its deep aerospace and defense manufacturing base, while Kansas City benefits from proximity to automotive supply chains, food processing facilities, and logistics operations, and Topeka adds openings through government-adjacent manufacturing and healthcare equipment suppliers in the region.
Are there remote quality engineer jobs in Kansas?
Yes, but they're rare. Quality engineering is largely a hands-on discipline tied to production floors, supplier audits, and physical inspection processes, which limits remote work. About 0% of quality engineer openings tied to Kansas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions are most commonly in supplier quality management, quality systems documentation, or internal audit coordination roles that don't require daily floor presence.
How can I get hired as a quality engineer in Kansas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a quality technician or quality inspector role, which large Kansas manufacturers such as Spirit AeroSystems and Textron Aviation use as a pipeline into junior quality engineer positions. Candidates who pair an engineering degree with an ASQ Certified Quality Inspector credential stand out in early-career screenings. Community colleges in Wichita and Kansas City offer manufacturing quality coursework that appeals to employers hiring for associate-level quality roles, and lateral moves from production supervisor or metrology technician positions are common routes into the field.
Where can I find and apply to quality engineer jobs in Kansas?
You can find and apply to quality engineer jobs in Kansas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Kansas openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find the roles that fit your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that match your experience.
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