Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Club Car•Appling, GA

59d

About The Position

The Manufacturing Quality Engineer supports Operations-related quality activities across the manufacturing processes of assigned Value Streams. The role helps drive safe continuous improvement by supporting processes, standards, training, problem solving, and analysis. It leads product quality improvements, coaches teams in structured problem-solving, develops countermeasures to prevent defects, and works across departments to improve product and process quality. The position manages Manufacturing Quality Technicians and is accountable for manufacturing quality goals measured through KPIs and business initiatives. It also maintains quality-related documentation and manages assigned quality projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in technical engineering or equivalent.
At least 6 years of Quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience leading and coaching direct reports.
Familiarity with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 Quality Management Systems.
Understanding of Lean Principles, Six Sigma, and other problem-solving methods and tools.
Knowledge of design specification standards and drawings, with the ability to interpret them for quality conformance.
Excellent computer, analytical, planning, project management, interpersonal, technical, listening, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to complete major projects with little supervision.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and timekeeping software such as ADP.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions using Lean and Operational Excellence methodologies.
Ability to make timely decisions in stressful situations.
Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of management.
Good understanding of consumer products, high-volume lean manufacturing, and state-of-the-art manufacturing processes.
Understanding of general manufacturing best practices and fabrication operations and equipment.
Leadership, motivational, and project management skills, including the ability to drive project-specific issues and goals to closure.
Ability to integrate business, manufacturing, and technical elements.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with internal and external associates at all levels, including by telephone.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of periodic stooping or bending, frequent walking and standing, and occasional lifting of objects under 25 pounds and of objects weighing 25 to 50 pounds.
Ability to work around moving parts, machines, or vehicles and use personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

American Society for Quality (ASQ) certification or another certification.
Six Sigma certification at any level.

Responsibilities

Lead product quality improvements to eliminate waste and meet organizational goals.
Serve as a subject matter expert and coach in structured problem-solving methods such as 5 Why, 9-Step, and A3.
Implement process improvements that support safety, quality, and productivity, and promote a customer-focused culture across departments.
Manage and lead Manufacturing Quality Technicians who report directly to the role.
Develop robust countermeasures for identified root causes to improve product and process quality, emphasizing defect reduction and prevention.
Analyze quality issues and data to drive continuous improvement.
Facilitate problem solving and root cause analysis, and explain systemic quality issues to cross-functional team members in Quality, Design, Engineering, Customer Service, and Management.
Support quality system compliance in coordination with Manufacturing and other support groups.
Achieve Manufacturing Quality goals measured by KPI measures and business initiatives.
Update the document control system, including applicable Work Instructions, Quality System Procedures, and Standard Work.
Serve as project manager for assigned quality projects.