Quality Assurance Engineer

Acushnet Company•New Bedford, MA

6d•$90,018 - $112,391•Onsite

About The Position

Join a team that values excellence and innovation, at a company known for its iconic golf brands. At Acushnet Company, your background and experience contribute to creating the best products for dedicated golfers worldwide. Here, your performance has purpose. We’re seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Quality Assurance Engineer to ensure the effective execution of Acushnet Quality Systems and maintain conformance of raw materials, operating supplies, and finished products to Acushnet Quality Standards. In this role, you’ll work closely with suppliers, Manufacturing, and R&D teams to monitor quality performance, evaluate process capability, and drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the manufacturing environment. You’ll support the development and implementation of testing procedures, sampling plans, and quality reporting systems while investigating quality issues and identifying root causes to improve product consistency and operational performance. This role requires someone who is comfortable working hands-on in manufacturing and supplier environments, analyzing quality data, supporting supplier qualification efforts, and contributing to the evaluation of new and substitute materials. As a key member of the Quality team, you will help strengthen product quality, supplier performance, and manufacturing excellence across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
3+ years of Quality Engineering and/or Manufacturing Engineering experience.
Experience managing projects and driving quality improvement initiatives.
Strong knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, raw material evaluation, and process analysis.
Experience developing, implementing, and monitoring testing procedures, specifications, and quality controls.
Familiarity with supplier qualification, certification, and performance management programs.
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills.
Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
Ability to collaborate effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Operations, and R&D.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build productive working relationships.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally, occasionally on short notice.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and work in laboratory, manufacturing, and supplier environments while adhering to all safety and PPE requirements.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems preferred.
Quality certifications such as CQE, CQM, or CSQP are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Ensure the effective execution of Acushnet Quality Systems and maintain conformance of raw materials, operating supplies, and finished products to Acushnet Quality Standards.
Work closely with suppliers, Manufacturing, and R&D teams to monitor quality performance, evaluate process capability, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Support the development and implementation of testing procedures, sampling plans, and quality reporting systems.
Investigate quality issues and identify root causes to improve product consistency and operational performance.
Work hands-on in manufacturing and supplier environments.
Analyze quality data.
Support supplier qualification efforts.
Contribute to the evaluation of new and substitute materials.
Help strengthen product quality, supplier performance, and manufacturing excellence.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of health and well-being programs for associates and their families, including domestic partners.
Paid time off.
Onsite fitness center.
Acupuncture.
Physical therapy.
Wellness coaches.
401k with company match.
Health savings accounts.
Flexible spending accounts.
Pet insurance.
Legal planning.
Education assistance.
Exclusive access to Associate Store.