Quality Engineer Analyst

Requisition number: XMK-23-MO

Job Title: Quality Engineer Analyst – Manufacturing & Industrial Components

Location: Kansas City, MO (On-site)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $75,000 – $90,000 Annually (Based on experience)

This organization is a leader in precision-engineered components and supply chain solutions for aerospace, defense, semiconductor, medical, and energy industries. With decades of technical expertise and a nationwide engineering and manufacturing network, it helps partners improve product reliability, reduce risk, and maintain the highest quality standards.

Role Overview

The Senior Quality Engineer Analyst will lead manufacturing and supplier quality efforts, driving root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and compliance. This hands-on, strategic role strengthens quality systems, supports cross-functional teams, and helps ensure consistent, high-performance products.

Core Responsibilities

1. Own and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in alignment with ISO, AS, and IATF standards
2. Lead internal, customer, and supplier audits and ensure timely closure of findings
3. Drive advanced root cause analysis, CAPA processes, and FMEA to achieve measurable results
4. Lead supplier quality improvement programs, incoming inspections, and long-term corrective actions
5. Oversee AS9102 First Article Inspections, PPAPs, and customer-specific quality deliverables
6. Develop and present dashboards, KPIs, and risk assessments to executive leadership and customers
7. Direct Lean and Six Sigma projects targeting yield improvements, cost-of-quality reduction, and defect prevention
8. Mentor and train cross-functional teams to embed a culture of quality and continuous improvement
9. Partner with engineering and operations to align quality with new product introduction (NPI), DFM/DFT, and lifecycle requirements
10. Support facility safety programs and ensure alignment between safety and quality systems

Required Background

1. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field; advanced degree preferred
2. 7 to 10 years of progressive quality engineering experience in manufacturing or industrial components
3. Strong foundation in inspection and compliance: GD&T, tolerances, QA/QC inspections, and quality reporting
4. Proven track record of leading defect reduction initiatives and supplier quality programs with measurable ROI
5. Advanced knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, and IATF 16949 standards and compliance frameworks
6. Proficiency in Six Sigma, Lean, SPC, PPAP, and advanced quality tools; Six Sigma Black Belt or ASQ CQE/CQA strongly preferred
7. Experience leading supplier development and managing global sourcing quality
8. Proficiency in statistical software such as Minitab, JMP, or equivalent
9. Demonstrated ability to present to senior leadership and customers on quality performance
10. Career stability and long-term commitment to organizational impact
11. Direct experience in aerospace, defense, semiconductor, or automotive Tier 1/Tier 2 supply chains
12. Leadership in new product introduction (NPI) with design-for-manufacturability/testing integration
13. History of delivering double-digit reductions in defects and measurable improvements in supplier performance
14. Recognized quality certifications (ASQ CQE, CQA, or CMQ/OE)

Compensation & Perks

1. Competitive salary plus performance-based incentives
2. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
3. Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
4. 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
5. Paid time off and company holidays starting upon hire
6. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
7. Cell phone allowance or company-provided phone
8. Career growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding company

Benefits:

1. 401(k) matching
2. Dental insurance
3. Health insurance
4. Mileage reimbursement
5. Opportunities for advancement
6. Paid time off
7. Paid training
8. Vision insurance

Work Location: In person