QA Technician Jobs in Overland Park, KS

A Failure Analysis Engineer within the quality control industry specializes in diagnosing and rectifying component and product failures. They investigate potential product failures, determine the root cause, and develop comprehensive reports, including corrective actions, to eliminate future occurrences. They often work in cross-functional teams, liaising with design, manufacturing, and quality assurance departments, to ensure products meet specified standards and performance criteria. Their work is vital in enhancing product reliability and improving customer satisfaction.

Potential candidates for this role should have a strong understanding of engineering principles, robust problem-solving skills, and a knack for statistical analysis. They should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, with some roles requiring advanced specialization or certification such as a Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE). Excellent communication skills are crucial, as they often need to explain complex technical issues in layman's terms to stakeholders. Before becoming a Failure Analysis Engineer, one might start their career in roles such as a Process Engineer, Quality Engineer, or Product Development Engineer.

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Specialist, Quality Assurance

  • Catalent
  • Kansas City, MO (21 miles from Overland Park, KS)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kansas City, MO (21 miles from Overland Park, KS)
  • 1 day ago

systems and continuous improvement initiatives....

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QA Specialist, Quality Notifications

  • ThermoFisher Scientific
  • Lenexa, KS (8 miles from Overland Park, KS)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lenexa, KS (8 miles from Overland Park, KS)
  • 1 day ago

Participate in development, maintenance, and monitoring of programs for compliance with the Quality Systems Regulations (QSR) and internal procedures....

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(USA) Food Safety Quality Assurance Technician, Manufacturing (2nd shift)

  • Wal-Mart
  • Olathe, KS (10 miles from Overland Park, KS)
  • 6 days ago
  • Olathe, KS (10 miles from Overland Park, KS)
  • 6 days ago

Skills/Knowledge Areas Food Safety and Sanitation Quality Management Systems Root Cause Analysis Statistical Process Control (SPC) Product Quality QA/QC Respect the Individual: Embraces differences...

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Specialist, Quality Assurance (Regulatory)

  • Quest Diagnostics
  • Lenexa, KS (8 miles from Overland Park, KS)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lenexa, KS (8 miles from Overland Park, KS)
  • 6 days ago

Join ExamOne (a Quest Diagnostics Company) as a Regulatory/Quality Specialist and play a critical role in advancing better health outcomes through dedicated regulatory and quality oversight. In...

Hybrid

Quality Technician

  • Steris Corporation
  • Lenexa, KS (8 miles from Overland Park, KS)
  • 7 days ago
  • Lenexa, KS (8 miles from Overland Park, KS)
  • 7 days ago

Position Summary The Quality Technician is responsible for assisting in administration of the quality functions at a site to assure adherence to ISO 9001, ISO 13485, MDSAP, FDA 21 CFR Part...

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Customer Quality Technician - Level 3

  • Panasonic
  • De Soto, KS (19 miles from Overland Park, KS)
  • 8 days ago
  • De Soto, KS (19 miles from Overland Park, KS)
  • 8 days ago

management systems Ability to work all scheduled shift hours Supervisory Responsibilities: None Travel Requirement: None Education, Certifications, and Licenses: Required : High school diploma, GED...

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Quality Assurance Specialist

  • Cornerstones of Care
  • Kansas City, MO (21 miles from Overland Park, KS)
  • 9 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (21 miles from Overland Park, KS)
  • 9 days ago

We are seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to join our team. Hourly Range: $18.00 - $20.66 This hybrid remote role will ensure quality services are being provided to the children and families...

Remote Hybrid Part Time

Quality Assurance Specialist

  • InfuSystem
  • Lenexa, KS (8 miles from Overland Park, KS)
  • 10 days ago
  • Lenexa, KS (8 miles from Overland Park, KS)
  • 10 days ago

This role supports the Quality Management System primarily in the responsibilities as document control administrator....

Hybrid

QA Specialist - Nuclear

  • Black & Veatch Family of Companies
  • Lenexa, KS (8 miles from Overland Park, KS)
  • 10 days ago
  • Lenexa, KS (8 miles from Overland Park, KS)
  • 10 days ago

Management System (QMS) including: policies, manuals, procedures and best practices Applies the QMS to daily support activities including: Supports independent internal and external quality audits/...

Hybrid

QA Specialist - Nuclear

  • Black & Veatch
  • Overland Park, KS
  • 12 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS
  • 12 days ago

Key Responsibilities Learns the Black & Veatch Quality Management System (QMS) including: policies, manuals, procedures and best practices Applies the QMS to daily support activities including: Supports...

Hybrid

Quality Assurance Specialist - Maintenance - Located in Wichita, KS

  • Guardian Flight
  • Kansas City, KS (21 miles from Overland Park, KS)
  • 12 days ago
  • Kansas City, KS (21 miles from Overland Park, KS)
  • 12 days ago

Located in Wichita, KS Job Description: Quality Assurance Specialist IMMEDIATELY HIRING! Quality Assurance Specialist FULL-TIME Opportunity in Wichita, KS Starting Wage: $35.00-$41.00/hour M-F...

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Quality Assurance Technician - 3rd Shift - 11:00pm - 7:30am - $22.95/hr +

  • CH Guenther
  • North Kansas City, MO (24 miles from Overland Park, KS)
  • 14 days ago
  • North Kansas City, MO (24 miles from Overland Park, KS)
  • 14 days ago

*This role will pay an extra $1.50/hr for all hours between 6pm and 6am As a Quality Assurance Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety, quality, and compliance of our food products...

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Quality Technician

  • Marvin
  • Kansas City, KS (21 miles from Overland Park, KS)
  • 27 days ago
  • Kansas City, KS (21 miles from Overland Park, KS)
  • 27 days ago

experience/training are required Role requires the proficient in the use of measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, tape measures, pin gages, feeler gages, measurement probe, and optical comparator...

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Quality Assurance Associate

  • Helzberg Diamonds
  • North Kansas City, MO (24 miles from Overland Park, KS)
  • 28 days ago
  • North Kansas City, MO (24 miles from Overland Park, KS)
  • 28 days ago

THE DEPARTMENT: Annually, over 1.5 million pieces of new merchandise (over $500 million retail) is processed by the Distribution Center where it is received, checked for quality assurance, picked,...

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Quality Assurance Technician

  • Cargill
  • Kansas City, KS (21 miles from Overland Park, KS)
  • 29 days ago
  • Kansas City, KS (21 miles from Overland Park, KS)
  • 29 days ago

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain,...

In Person

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Salary for QA Technician Jobs in Overland Park, KS

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Highest Education Level

QA Technicians in Overland Park, KS offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
36.7%
High School or GED
17.3%
Master's Degree
15.9%
Associate's Degree
14.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.9%
Doctorate Degree
1.7%
Some College
1.6%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by QA Technicians in Overland Park, KS
None
43.9%
2-4 years
20.0%
Less than 1 year
14.4%
1-2 years
10.9%
4-6 years
9.5%
10+ years
0.7%
8-10 years
0.7%



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