Quality Assurance Engineer

Yanmar Compact Equipment North America, Inc.•Grand Rapids, MN

31d•$75,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Yanmar Compact Equipment North America, we're driven by a simple purpose: creating compact equipment our customers can rely on every day. From mini excavators and compact track loaders to wheel loaders and other construction equipment, our machines help build communities, support businesses, and power essential work across North America. We're looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer who is passionate about continuous improvement, problem solving, and delivering world-class quality. In this role, you'll partner with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain teams to drive quality excellence and support our commitment to producing the highest-quality compact equipment in the industry. If you thrive on analyzing data, solving complex manufacturing challenges, and creating processes that improve both quality and customer satisfaction, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
3+ years’ of experience in a Quality Assurance Engineering role.
Experience working within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems and components.
Experience utilizing quality tools and methodologies such as: 8D, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to facilitate and coach teams through structured problem-solving activities.
Knowledge of fabrication-focused quality control methods, tools, and techniques.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and communicate findings effectively.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Implementing and improving quality systems across production and engineering operations.
Supporting Material Review Board (MRB) activities and driving resolution of quality concerns.
Collecting, analyzing, and evaluating quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
Partnering with production teams to investigate process failures and develop corrective action plans.
Reviewing supplier manufacturing processes and collaborating on quality and value improvement initiatives.
Working cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to enhance quality and productivity.
Developing, tracking, and reporting quality performance metrics and key performance indicators.
Participating in Engineering Change meetings to ensure compliance, risk assessment, and successful implementation.
Supporting quality analysis and continuous improvement projects throughout the organization.
Promoting proactive problem-solving methodologies and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.