Quality Engineer

Vonore, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

External Skills And Expertise

Skills: Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
8D / 5 Why / Ishikawa (Fishbone)
Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)
Quick Win Implementation
Problem Containment
Defect Analysis
Continuous Improvement
PDCA / DMAIC
Failure Mode Analysis
Lessons Learned Deployment

Job Description & Skill Requirement:
Key Responsibilities:

Manufacturing Process Quality
Analyze manufacturing process defects across hull deck assembly finishing and installation stages.
Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring and critical quality issues.
Identify and implement quick win corrective actions to reduce defects rework and scrap.
Improve process robustness through standard work control plans and SOP updates.
Conduct process audits and line audits to ensure adherence to quality standards.

Dealer & Packaging Quality
Investigate dealer-side quality issues especially packaging handling and transit damage.
Perform packaging defect analysis and recommend design or process changes.
Collaborate with logistics packaging suppliers and dealers to eliminate repeat failures.
Develop damage prevention solutions for transportation and dealer handling.
Support dealers with quality guidelines training and corrective actions.

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement
Lead structured problem-solving using 8D 5 Why Fishbone and PDCA.
Track and verify effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on defect reduction and customer satisfaction.
Implement and monitor quality KPIs Pareto charts and trend reports.

Cross-Functional & System Responsibilities
Work closely with manufacturing engineering procurement logistics and dealers.
Support quality system compliance (ISO 9001 or equivalent).
Maintain accurate quality records reports and documentation.
Participate in supplier quality improvement activities if required.

Desired Skills & Experience:
Strong experience in manufacturing or marine/boat industry quality engineering.
Hands-on expertise in root cause analysis and quick win implementation.
Solid knowledge of process quality packaging quality and dealer-related defects.
Ability to work on the shopfloor and at dealer sites.
Working knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
Proficiency in Excel basic data analysis and quality reporting tools.

Qualification

Bachelors degree in Industrial / Manufacturing / Production Engineering

External Skills And Expertise Skills: Root Cause Analysis (RCA) 8D / 5 Why / Ishikawa (Fishbone) Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) Quick Win Implementation Problem Containment Defect Analysis Continuous Improvement PDCA / DMAIC Failure Mode Analysis Lessons Learned Deployment Job Description...