Design Quality Engineer

Kubota Group; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical/dental/vision

ETO

Holidays

Merit increases

Annual bonus

Job summary

Kubota Group is seeking a Design Quality Engineer to ensure product quality from concept through production. You will lead product evaluations, drive CAPA, and collaborate across design, manufacturing, and quality teams.

The role emphasizes data-driven testing, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement to support reliable performance and customer satisfaction.

Join a team focused on solving complex quality challenges and delivering high-quality outdoor power equipment products.

Qualifications

• Must have strong foundational engineering knowledge and be able to read drawings/schematics.
• Experience applying quality tools (FMEA, CAPA, control plans) in a manufacturing setting.
• Proven ability to analyze data and communicate findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve product quality throughout lifecycle from concept to production.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Develop test plans and support design validation and production readiness.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and suppliers to resolve quality issues.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Written communication

Excel

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

FMEA

CAPA

SQL

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and quality-focused Design Quality Engineer to join our team. This opportunity is ideal for a professional who enjoys solving product quality challenges, validating new designs, and partnering across functions to ensure products meet performance expectations from concept through production. In this role, you will support product quality throughout the entire product lifecycle, including new product development, testing and validation, manufacturing readiness, and continuous improvement activities. You will have the opportunity to lead product evaluations, investigate quality concerns, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective corrective actions while collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to deliver reliable, high-quality products.

If you enjoy problem-solving, data-driven decision making, product testing, and driving quality improvements, this is an excellent opportunity to expand your skills, influence product performance, and make a direct impact on customer satisfaction and manufacturing success.

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Earned paid time off (ETO)
• 10 paid company holidays annually
• Performance-based merit increases
• Annual bonus opportunity

Core Responsibilities

Quality Assurance, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• 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

Product Testing, Validation & Launch Support

• Plan, coordinate, and execute testing and evaluation of new products prior to 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

Project Coordination & Cross-Functional Support

• 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

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare clear, concise 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

Minimum Qualifications

• Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals (mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, 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 (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone)
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and draw conclusions (strong Excel skills preferred)
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 (e.g., FMEA, control plans, CAPA)
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting experience
• Experience with AutoCAD or other CAD tools
• Experience with data tools (e.g., Excel advanced functions, Access, SQL)
• Knowledge of outdoor power equipment or similar products
• Master’s degree in a related engineering field
• Lean or Six Sigma certification (e.g., Green Belt)

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline (e.g., Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical, Mechatronics)

In lieu of a degree, we consider equivalent, job-related experience, military service, professional certifications, and demonstrated skills. Equivalency determinations are made based on the essential functions of the role.

Language Requirements
Must be able to read, write, understand, and communicate effectively in English.

Work Environment
The physical demands and work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the team member must have the ability to work in extreme hot or cold conditions, stand for the duration of the shift, uses hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; ascend stairs; balance; stoop, kneel or crouch; talk and hear. In addition, the team member must occasionally lift up to (“20”, “50”, etc.) lbs.Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

DISCLAIMER
The information provided in the description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within the classification. This description is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job/classification. This job is intended to include the current essential functions of the job. Management reserves the right to add or modify the duties and responsibilities and to designate other functions as essential at any time.

Standard Hours

Monday - Friday 7:30AM - 4:30 PM +OT when required