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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The Quality Engineer supports quality customer requests and communications and leads and ensures product compliance to customer specifications and Excellerate requirements.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a business or engineering discipline is preferred.
Experience: Two (2) years of related industry experience is required; Five (5) years of related industry experience is preferred.
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An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key job accountabilities may be considered.
Travel: 10-25% depending on company needs.
Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday- Friday. However, work may be performed at any time on any day of the week to meet business needs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Product Compliance:
- Ensure products comply with customer specifications, industry standards, regulatory requirements and Excellerate standards.
- Ensure production process work instructions comply with specifications and standards.
- Approve all changes and deviations from established guidance, including Engineering Change Orders.
- Lead and coordinate external customer audits and visits; serve as quality point of contact for all external customer visits.
- Assist team with RFQ’s and other quality related information as needed.
- Support and manage in-process audits to ensure compliance and assess for gaps in the manufacturing process.
- Lead product-related corrective action (CAPA) discussion and closure.
Customer Service :
- Serve as one of the primary customer contacts for quality-related meetings, issues, including specification inquiries and audits.
- Lead response and actions associated with customer quality concerns, including responding to complaints and inquiries in their system.
- Engage team members and other Subject Matter Experts to address process concerns related to customer quality.
- Lead and manage customer quality metrics.
- Lead the deviation process and ensure communication to the customer as required.
- Lead CAPA development in response to customer request.
- Provide feedback and documentation to the customer, as required.
Manufacturing Readiness:
- Create and maintain all required quality guidance for manufacturing readiness, including product Quality Plans.
- Lead identification and maintenance of customer and industry standard failure modes for inclusion in the FMEA.
- Support development, execution, and maintenance of the Control Plan to ensure compliance with customer specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements and Excellerate standards.
- Ensure customer specifications are included in training, as required.
Continuous Process Improvement:
- Support initial investigation and disposition decisions for Non-Conforming Material (NCM).
- Analyze NCM data trends through QMS software to promote manufacturing quality process improvements.
- Lead analysis of customer quality metric data and identify opportunities to reduce customer defects. Collaborate with the site engineers to implement improvements.
- Lead CAPA development for repeat or systemic issues and ensure implementation.
Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
How Does FTI Give YOU the Chance to Thrive?
If you’re energized by new challenges, FTI provides you with many opportunities. Joining FTI opens doors to redefine what’s possible for your future.
Once you’re a team member, you’re supported and provided with the knowledge and resources to achieve your career goals with FTI. You’re officially in the driver’s seat of your career, and FTI’s career development and continued education programs give you opportunities to position yourself for success.
FTI is a “merit to the core” organization. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package.
Benefits are the Game-Changer
We provide industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. You’re invited to review the full list of FTI benefits available to regular/full-time team members. Start here. Grow here. Succeed here. If you’re ready to learn more about your career with FTI, apply today!
Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled.
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background and drug test
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Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
- Construction & Real Estate
- Manufacturing
- Aerospace & Defense
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 Textron Aviation, Kiewit, and Spirit AeroSystems and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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, Lenexa, and Olathe 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 6% of quality engineer openings tied to Kansas are remote or hybrid as of September 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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