Quality Engineer
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Job Location:
Vonore, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position: Manufacturing Process Quality
Work Location: Vonore TN
Salary: 80k Benefits
Job Description:
- 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 shop floor and at dealer sites.
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
- Proficiency in Excel basic data analysis and quality reporting tools.
Qualification
- Bachelor s degree in industrial / manufacturing / production
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
