Process Quality Engineer

Kubota Group; Jefferson (GA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

ETO

10 paid holidays annually

Merit increases

Annual bonus opportunity

Job summary

Kubota Group is seeking a Process Quality Engineer to drive quality improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The role supports Engineering, Production and Quality teams across Jefferson, GA and Gainesville, GA locations, focusing on root cause analysis, containment, and preventive actions to ensure product quality and manufacturing performance.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, excellent communication, and experience with APQP tools and quality methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent job-related experience.
• Experience in quality engineering within manufacturing is preferred.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Lead field quality risk management and containment activities.
• Analyze warranty data to detect trends and failure modes.
• Facilitate root cause investigations with cross-functional teams.
• Apply PFMEA, Control Plans, and MSA to improve processes.
• Support NPI and Preventive Quality during product introductions.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing to implement corrective actions.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

APQP

PFMEA

MSA

5-Why

Ishikawa/Fishbone

8D

Job description

We are seeking a driven and results-oriented Process Quality Engineer to join our team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with opportunities available in Jefferson, GA and Gainesville, GA. This role is ideal for a quality-focused professional who thrives on solving manufacturing and product quality challenges, driving continuous improvement, and utilizing data to improve processes and prevent defects. As a key partner to Engineering, Production, and Quality teams, you will facilitate root cause investigations, implement corrective actions, and help resolve manufacturing and field-related quality concerns. You will play a critical role in analyzing quality trends, supporting containment activities, assessing risk, and ensuring products meet quality standards while improving overall manufacturing performance.

If you enjoy working cross-functionally, solving complex quality issues, and making a direct impact on product quality, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in quality engineering and advanced manufacturing.

• 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

Field Quality Leadership & Risk Management

• Interface with sales companies and dealer networks to quickly identify and communicate field issues to manufacturing and R&D contacts.
• Lead the review of risks associated with product defects discovered in the field to determine appropriate action for suspected units in the market.
• Initiate and assist with containment activities internally and externally to establish product clean points and ensure shipment of certified product to customers.
• Draft technical bulletins for improvement or corrections to field units.

Data Analysis & Failure Investigation

• Analyze warranty data to detect trends and changing points.
• Review returned warranty parts to determine failure mode, including disassembly and inspection as required.
• Host problem-solving sessions with cross-functional teams to determine root cause and implement corrective actions for quality issues.
• Work with related departments to propose and execute corrective actions for market warranty claims.
• New Product Introduction (NPI) & Preventive Quality
• Work collaboratively with Manufacturing and Manufacturing Engineering during new product introduction to prevent quality issues using APQP tools.
• Apply PFMEA, Control Plans, and Measurement System Analysis (MSA).
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to develop error-proof processes that build quality.

Technical Leadership & Cross-Functional Support

• Provide technical guidance and direction to quality control, manufacturing, and other departments as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Strong communications skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to work with little, to no, oversight

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing experience
• Experience with problem solving tools, such as 5-why, Ishikawa/fishbone diagrams, 8D
• APQP experience
• Previous knowledge of tractors or other heavy machinery

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or previous experience in a Quality Engineering role

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 - 4:30PM +OT when required

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