Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Club Car LLC; North Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Club Car LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer in Evans, GA to support Operations quality activities across all manufacturing processes. The role focuses on driving continuous improvement, leading a team of Quality Technicians, and delivering defect reduction through robust root cause analysis and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have a technical engineering degree, ASQ/Six Sigma credentials, and 6+ years in a manufacturing quality role with knowledge of ISO

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in technical engineering or equivalent.
• ASQ certification or other preferred.
• Six Sigma certification (Any Level) Preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead product quality improvements to reduce waste and meet goals.
• Coach on structured problem-solving tools (5 Why, 9-Step, A3).
• Implement process improvements for safety, quality, and productivity.
• Manage and lead Manufacturing Quality Technicians.
• Provide countermeasures for root causes to improve quality of product and processes.
• Analyze data to drive continuous improvement activities.
• Facilitate root cause analysis with cross-functional teams.
• Drive quality system compliance with Manufacturing and support groups.
• Achieve Manufacturing Quality KPI goals and initiatives.
• Update Work Instructions and Quality System Procedures.

Skills

Quality leadership

Root cause analysis

Lean & Six Sigma

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

ASQ certification (preferred)

Six Sigma certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Quality Management System (QMS)

Job description

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Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Full Time Quality Evans, GA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2521

Club Car boasts a 60+ year history of industry-leading innovation and design, initially focused on golf cars and then expanding to commercial utility vehicles and personal-use transportation.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Manufacturing Quality Engineer will primarily be responsible for supporting Operations activities related to Quality. This scope includes all manufacturing processes of assigned Value Streams. The Manufacturing Quality Engineer will support safely driving continuous improvement activities by providing assistance with processes, standards, training, problem solving and analysis.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Lead product quality improvements to help eliminate waste and meet organizational goals.
• Subject matter expert and coach on the use of structured problem-solving tools: 5 Why, 9-Step, A3, etc.
• Implement process improvements for the highest level of safety, quality, and productivity possible and promote a customer focused culture across departments.
• Manage and lead the Manufacturing Quality Technicians (direct reports).
• Provide robust countermeasures for identified root causes that lead to quality improvement of both product and processes, with a strong focus on defect reduction and prevention.
• Apply critical thinking to quality issues and perform analysis on data to drive continuous improvement activities.
• Facilitate problem solving, root cause analysis, and provide technical explanations on systemic quality issues with cross functional team members including Quality, Design, Engineering, Customer Service, and Management.
• Drive quality system compliance by working closely with Manufacturing and other support groups.
• Responsible for achieving Manufacturing Quality goals measured by KPI (key process indicators) measures, and business initiatives.
• Update the document control system by providing updates to appropriate Work Instructions, Quality System Procedures, and Standard Work.
• Serve as project manager for any assigned quality projects.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in technical engineering or equivalent.
• American Society of Quality (ASQ) certification or other preferred.
• Six Sigma certification (Any Level) Preferred

Experience:

• 6+ years of Quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with leading and coaching direct reports.
• Familiarity and understanding of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 Quality Management Systems.
• Understanding of Lean Principles, Six Sigma, and other problem-solving methods and tools.

Skills:

• Knowledge of design specification standards and drawings with the ability to interpret for quality conformance.
• Excellent computer skills, strong analytical skills, planning and project management skills, people skills, relevant technical skills, strong listening skills, and strong written and verbal communication.
• The ability to complete major projects with little supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and timekeeping software such as ADP.
• Must possess clear thought process of defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions using Lean/Operational Excellence/Operational Excellence methodologies.
• Able 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.
• An understanding of General Manufacturing best practices, Fabrication operations and equipment are required.
• Exceptional leadership, motivational, and project management skills with the ability to drive project-specific issues and goals to closure.
• Ability to integrate business, manufacturing, and technical elements.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of internal company and external associates, both written and orally, including the telephone.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work requires periodic stooping/bending and frequent walking/standing throughout the day.
• Requires occasional lifting of objects less than 25 pounds and of objects 25 to 50 pounds.
• Work involves activities that require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, machines, or vehicles.
• Requires use of personal protective equipment.

Club Car is a diverse and inclusive environment. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, dedicated to hiring a diverse workforce including individuals with disabilities and United States qualified protected veterans. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated at Club Car.