Quality Engineer

Legacy Placement Partners; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Placement Partners in the Kansas area seeks a hands-on Quality Engineer Analyst to strengthen manufacturing quality processes and supervise the on-site quality department. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, root-cause analysis, and audit readiness.

You will lead inspections, develop plans, and perform AS9102 First Article Inspections, while applying statistical tools to quality data. Strong collaboration with production, engineering, suppliers, and customers is required, along

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of manufacturing quality engineering experience.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9120, or ISO 13485.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Understanding of coordinate systems, datums, and alignment.
• Experience using CMMs and associated software.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, and statistical quality tools.
• Degree preferred; equivalent QA/QC experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions
• Maintain QMS processes, documentation, and audit readiness
• Perform inspections, develop inspection plans, and complete AS9102 First Article Inspections
• Analyze quality data and apply statistical tools and AQL sampling methods
• Partner with production, engineering, suppliers, and customers to resolve quality issues
• Train employees on quality procedures and best practices

Skills

Manufacturing quality engineering

Lean Six Sigma

Statistical quality tools

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CMM software

Job description

Legacy Placement Partners is seeking a hands-on Quality Engineer Analyst who can strengthen manufacturing quality processes and provide supervisory leadership to the on-site quality department.

What you’ll do:

• Lead continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions
• Maintain QMS processes, documentation, and audit readiness
• Perform inspections, develop inspection plans, and complete AS9102 First Article Inspections
• Analyze quality data and apply statistical tools and AQL sampling methods
• Partner with production, engineering, suppliers, and customers to resolve quality issues
• Train employees on quality procedures and best practices

What we’re looking for:

• 3–5 years of manufacturing quality engineering experience
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9120, or ISO 13485
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
• Understanding of coordinate systems, datums, and alignment
• Experience using CMMs and associated software
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, and statistical quality tools
• Degree preferred; equivalent QA/QC experience considered

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (green card holders). Sponsorship is not available.

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