Design Quality Engineer

Kubota•Gainesville, GA

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and quality-focused Design Quality Engineer to support product quality throughout the product lifecycle, from new product development and testing through manufacturing readiness and continuous improvement. The role involves solving product quality challenges, validating designs, leading product evaluations, investigating quality concerns, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions. The engineer works with engineering, manufacturing, quality teams, and suppliers to help ensure products meet performance expectations and are reliable and ready for production.

Requirements

Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals, including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, and materials science.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and basic electrical schematics.
Basic understanding of product testing and evaluation methods.
Familiarity with structured problem-solving and root cause analysis approaches, such as 5 Whys and Fishbone.
Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and draw conclusions.
Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
Effective communication and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent job-related experience, military service, professional certifications, and demonstrated skills.
Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate effectively in English.

Nice To Haves

Strong Excel skills.
2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or product development environment.
Experience with product testing, validation, or laboratory evaluation.
Exposure to quality engineering tools and methodologies, such as FMEA, control plans, and CAPA.
Hands-on mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting experience.
Experience with AutoCAD or other CAD tools.
Experience with data tools such as advanced Excel functions, Access, or SQL.
Knowledge of outdoor power equipment or similar products.
Master’s degree in a related engineering field.
Lean or Six Sigma certification, such as Green Belt.

Responsibilities

Monitor and support product quality performance for assigned products.
Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, safety, and internal quality standards.
Analyze product and process data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product reliability and performance.
Plan, coordinate, and execute testing and evaluation of new products before mass production.
Develop and review test plans, procedures, and reports to validate design performance.
Identify product risks and failure modes during testing and recommend design or process improvements.
Support design validation, verification, and production readiness activities.
Lead or support testing-related project activities, timelines, and deliverables.
Collaborate with design engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to resolve quality concerns.
Provide technical support to production and quality teams during product launch and ramp-up.
Contribute to team workload balancing and continuous improvement of team processes.
Prepare technical reports summarizing test results, data analysis, and findings.
Maintain documentation in accordance with quality management system requirements.
Communicate technical information effectively to cross-functional stakeholders.