Quality Engineer II

Yamaha has an excellent opportunity for a Quality Engineer to join our Marine team in Kennesaw, GA. The Quality Engineer focuses on supplier quality improvement, supports the quality progress of the MBU manufacturing subsidiaries and new product development activities. Use problem solving, quality assurance fundamentals, quality systems and quality planning tools to improve performance, reduce risks and increase customer satisfaction.

What You'll Be Doing

• For both manufacturing and new product development projects - apply problem solving skills to identify root causes and define effective corrective actions. Support the execution of corrective action plans and ensure effectiveness.
• Responsible for quality planning for new product development projects. Execute the quality plan for new product development activity through all project phases, including after SOP and market launch.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System at each of the manufacturing subsidiaries.
• Assist in the training and development of the quality teams at the manufacturing subsidiaries.
• Work with the manufacturing subsidiaries to set goals and plan actions to improve results for scrap, defects and customer complaints.
• Assist the manufacturing subsidiaries defining inspection and quality standards.
  
  

What You Need To Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5 years' experience in manufacturing quality assurance, product quality assurance or manufacturing engineering.
• Marine, automotive, electronics, casting or molding industries preferred.
• Experience with Quality Standards (ISO9001:2015 or IATF16949) and Quality Management Systems.
• Experience with problem solving and corrective actions.
• Experience with quality tools - quality planning, FMEA, inspection practices, data analysis, SPC.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Travel up to 30-40% to manufacturing sites, supplier visits, training, product testing or other events.
  
  

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and underrepresented minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Yamaha, we understand that talent comes in various forms; as such, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!

What’s In It For You

• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Fertility Benefits
• 37.5 hour work-week
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Short-Term Disability Coverage (for hourly roles)
• Long-Term Disability
• Student Debt Repayment Benefits
• Ability to borrow Yamaha product
  
  

Reports to: Department Manager

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, veteran or disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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