Job Description
Manager, Quality 3
Job Location:  Parsons, KS 67357
Teams:  Engineering
Req Id:  3547
Posting Start Date:  7/14/26
Job Type:  Full-Time
Work Type:  Onsite
Job Description: 

Job Summary

Independently manages select quality functions for the facility. Functions managed include Quality Management Systems, Configuration Management & Technical Data, Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality Engineering and Receiving Inspection/Surveillance. Manages quality efforts aimed at improving the relations between the customer and the Company.

Responsibilities

  • Manages quality functions to ensure customer satisfaction, compliance, and cost competitiveness. Provides leadership to ensure culture of accountability and personal ownership for product and service quality, compliance, and waste elimination 30%
  • Leads and develops methods to continuously improve the effectiveness of the Quality Management Systems, process controls, internal audit, supplier certification, and continual improvement processes to reduce cost, cycle time, and elimination of waste to improve quality, productivity, reliability, and process capability. 20%
  • Develops and coordinates Quality Management System (QMS) related functions, relays instruction regarding use of inspection methods and quality tools, (problem solving, FMEA, process mapping, root cause analysis, SPC, and inspection equipment use). 20%
  • Leads, oversees, and trains to the failure management system including failure analysis, preventive and corrective action and integrates lean manufacturing projects into continual improvement efforts to meet the critical defects clause of the government contract. 15%
  • Maintains a continuing liaison with customer personnel and regulatory agencies to ensure a positive understanding between the plant locations and their customers relative to quality and lean systems and process capabilities. 10%
  • Attracts, retains, and develops employees. Evaluates team members for compliance with established goals /objectives, contributions in attaining goals/objectives, and overall performance 5%

KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

  • Business/Financial Acumen - Understands business strategy and how to align and prioritize Quality processes and practices to support the organization's vision and goals.
  • Problem Solving - Strong analytical skills; able to work through necessary channels and use quality diagnostic tools, involving collaborative efforts among government and internal customers to accomplish outcomes in complex settings.
  • Project Management - Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams utilizing six sigma to accomplish significant savings through lean manufacturing initiatives.
  • Leadership and Change Management - Strong ability to consult, partner and lead change. Excellent communication and facilitation skills. Translates customer needs into positive actions taken by Company.
  • People Management - Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to develop talent, establish goals and hold employees accountable.
  • May require US Government Secret Clearance

Minimum Qualifications

  • College Degree Required
  • Degree in Engineering/Mathematics/Business Management Preferred
  • Degree in other fields acceptable with specific experience/training in quality assurance, statistics, or process control. Required
  • 5+ years experience in quality field and/or mechanical/industrial engineering. Required
  • Experience should include leadership and change agent responsibilities. Required

Essential Functions

  • Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery R (Regular)
  • Pushing or pulling (e.g., using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction, or in a dragging or hauling motion) N/A
  • Balancing (e.g., maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching etc.) O/C (Often/ Critical)
  • Manual Dexterity (e.g., picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses the fingers) R (Regular)
  • Stooping (e.g., bending the spine at the waist) O/C (Often/ Critical)
  • Grasping (e.g., use of hand to apply pressure) R (Regular)
  • Reaching (e.g., reaching the arms or legs in any direction) O/C (Often/ Critical)
  • Feeling (e.g., perceiving an object’s size, shape, texture etc.) R (Regular)
  • Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 0 pounds O/C (Often/ Critical)
  • Climbing (e.g., ascending/descending ladders, stair, scaffolding, ramps, pole etc. using feet and legs or hands/arms to climb) N/A
  • Walking R (Regular)
  • Hearing R (Regular)
  • Repetitive motions of any part of the body R (Regular)
  • Talking R (Regular)
  • Kneeling, crouching or crawling O/C (Often/ Critical)
  • Other N/A
  • Capacity to think, concentrate and focus over long periods of time R (Regular)
  • Ability to write complex documents in the [English] language R (Regular)
  • Ability to read complex documents in [English] language R (Regular)
  • Capacity to express thoughts orally (e.g., accurately, quick and loudly convey spoken instructions to workers) R (Regular)
  • Capacity to reason and make sound decisions R (Regular)
  • Other NA
  • Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment N/A
  • Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company’s office or work site R (Regular)
  • Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g., extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.) N/A
  • Other R (Regular)

    • Travel:

    Compensation and Benefits

    In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $107,200 - $160,800. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

     

    Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members

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