Quality Manager

KMT Waterjet; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Shape Technologies Group is seeking a Quality Manager to lead our manufacturing quality strategy and drive excellence across the facility.

You will oversee the QMS, champion continuous improvement, and partner with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to deliver world-class quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction. The role strengthens ISO compliance and reduces defects while leading a team focused on operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing quality, engineering, or operations with leadership responsibility.
• Experience leading Quality Management Systems (QMS) in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting ISO certification, compliance, and audit activities.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, root cause analysis, corrective actions, SPC, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead site Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Incoming Inspection, Supplier Quality, and Customer Quality activities.
• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) while ensuring ISO certification and audit readiness.
• Drive root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality and reduce waste.
• Monitor quality metrics, identify trends, and implement actions to improve product and process performance.
• Serve as the primary contact for customer quality issues, complaints, audits, and corrective action requests.
• Partner with suppliers and internal teams to resolve quality concerns and improve overall performance.
• Support new product introductions and manufacturing process changes through quality planning and validation activities.
• Develop, coach, and lead site quality personnel while fostering a culture of accountability, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing/Operations

Tools

ERP systems

Quality data management tools

Statistical process control

Job description

At Shape Technologies Group (SHAPE), we’re devoted to a single goal: delivering innovative manufacturing process solutions that propel our customers to success. SHAPE is a strategic ecosystem of companies including Advanced Pressure Systems (APS), Flow International, Shape Process Automation, KMT Waterjet, H20 Jet, Aqua Dyne, Aquarese, Pro Jet System, and TOPS. Collectively, we provide an extensive portfolio of manufacturing process solutions to customers around the world.

Spanning 100 countries and a broad array of industries, SHAPE is expanding its reach through a growing number of direct and indirect channels. By partnering with our customers, we become integral to the successful design and manufacture of their next-generation products. We continually scour the globe for new, industry-leading technologies to add to our differentiated portfolio of offerings and grow our customer base. Our vision is to become the preeminent advanced process solutions partner handling the highly engineered products of tomorrow.

What We Offer.

In addition to training and career advancement opportunities, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, life insurance, paid disability insurance, education reimbursement, and more.

Summary

Shape Technologies Group is seeking a Quality Manager to lead our manufacturing quality strategy and drive a culture of excellence across the facility. In this high-impact leadership role, you will oversee the Quality Management System (QMS), champion continuous improvement initiatives, and partner with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to deliver world-class quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening ISO compliance, improving manufacturing performance, reducing defects, and leading a team committed to operational excellence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead site Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Incoming Inspection, Supplier Quality, and Customer Quality activities.
• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) while ensuring ISO certification and audit readiness.
• Drive root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality and reduce waste.
• Monitor quality metrics, identify trends, and implement actions to improve product and process performance.
• Serve as the primary contact for customer quality issues, complaints, audits, and corrective action requests.
• Partner with suppliers and internal teams to resolve quality concerns and improve overall performance.
• Support new product introductions and manufacturing process changes through quality planning and validation activities.
• Develop, coach, and lead site quality personnel while fostering a culture of accountability, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE :

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing quality, engineering, or operations, including leadership responsibility.
• Proven experience leading Quality Management Systems (QMS) in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting ISO certification, compliance, and audit activities.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, root cause analysis, corrective actions, statistical process control, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• ASQ certifications such as CQE, CMQ/OE, or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.
• Experience in capital equipment, industrial manufacturing, or engineered-to-order environments.
• Demonstrated success implementing quality system and process improvements.
• Experience with ERP systems and quality data management tools.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has supervisory responsibilities.

TRAVEL

Domestic 5-10%

LOCATION

Baxter Springs, Kansas

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to sit or stand for an 8+ hour shift. Lift, carry, and move 50+ pounds. Push, pull, reach, bend, and twist your body. Travel up and down stairs. Maneuver around tight equipment.

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