Product Quality Engineer

Malibu Boats; Tennessee; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Malibu Boats in Tennessee is seeking a Quality Engineer to support day-to-day quality assurance and continuous improvement at the assigned plant location. You will partner with Production, Engineering, and Supplier Quality to identify defects and drive structured problem solving to reduce scrap, rework, and warranty costs.

The role emphasizes containment of issues, development of inspection standards, and participation in design and process reviews for new products and changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2-5 years of experience in a quality or manufacturing engineering role
• Working knowledge of root cause analysis tools, inspection methods, and quality documentation (control plans, CFAs, FMEAs)

Responsibilities

• Analyze quality data (scrap, rework, DPU, warranty) to identify top defect drivers and lead root cause problem solving (8D, 5-Why, A3, Fishbone).
• Develop and maintain Criteria for Acceptance documents, control plans, and inspection standards for assigned product lines/stations.
• Lead containment and corrective action activities for in-process and field quality issues, verifying effectiveness.
• Support and audit in-process inspection and layered process audits across assigned production areas.
• Partner with Supplier Quality on incoming material issues affecting the production line.
• Support material review board (MRB) and disposition of nonconforming material.
• Support new product/model launches by developing test and inspection methods, and participating in design and process reviews.
• Support APQP/PFMEA activities for new products and engineering changes as needed.
• Support the plant's COPQ reduction and continuous improvement priorities in partnership with the CI Site/Brand Lead.
• Maintain and report quality KPIs (FPY, DPU, scrap, rework hours) to plant and brand leadership.
• Participate in daily Gemba/tiered accountability meetings.

Skills

8D problem solving

5-Why analysis

A3

Fishbone diagram

Criteria for Acceptance development

Control plans

FMEAs

CFAs

Root cause analysis

Quality data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing

Job description

Summary

The Quality Engineer supports day-to-day quality assurance and continuous improvement activities at the assigned MBI brand/plant location, ensuring products meet Malibu Boats' quality, performance, and safety standards. This role partners with Production, Engineering, and Supplier Quality to identify, contain, and eliminate defects; supports new product introduction; and drives structured problem solving to reduce scrap, rework, and warranty cost.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze quality data (scrap, rework, DPU, warranty) to identify top defect drivers and lead root cause problem solving (8D, 5-Why, A3, Fishbone).
• Develop and maintain Criteria for Acceptance documents, control plans, and inspection standards for assigned product lines/stations.
• Lead containment and corrective action activities for in-process and field quality issues, verifying effectiveness.
• Support and audit in-process inspection and layered process audits across assigned production areas.
• Partner with Supplier Quality on incoming material issues affecting the production line.
• Support material review board (MRB) and disposition of nonconforming material.
• Support new product/model launches by developing test and inspection methods, and participating in design and process reviews.
• Support APQP/PFMEA activities for new products and engineering changes as needed.
• Support the plant's COPQ reduction and continuous improvement priorities in partnership with the CI Site/Brand Lead.
• Maintain and report quality KPIs (FPY, DPU, scrap, rework hours) to plant and brand leadership.
• Participate in daily Gemba/tiered accountability meetings.

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Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2-5 years of experience in a quality or manufacturing engineering role
• working knowledge of root cause analysis tools, inspection methods, and quality documentation (control plans, CFAs, FMEAs)

Preferred

• Experience in marine, automotive, RV, or other high-mix/custom manufacturing
• Six Sigma Green Belt or working knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma tools
• familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems

Key Competencies

• Accountability, dependability, adaptability, flexibility
• Attention to detail
• Analytical, data-driven problem solving
• Communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Willingness to learn
• Ethics, integrity, honesty

Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

Motivation: Measures self against standard of excellence.

Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time.

Dependability: Takes responsibility for own actions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Continuous/C = 67-100%, Frequent/F = 33-66%, Occasional/O = 33%, None/N
Sits ___ hours
Stands ___ hours
Walks ___ hours
Drives ___ hours

Employee Lifts and/or Carries

Maximum: 50 (lbs.) Frequently: 20 (lbs.) Occasionally: 35 (lbs.)

Employee Uses Hands For Repetitive Activities

Simple Grasping: Right, Left, Pushing/Pulling: Right, Left, Fine Manipulation: Right, Left

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job (i.e., heat/cold, dust/dampness, height; chemical; noise) PPE requirements are included. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Hands-on role with significant presence on the manufacturing floor.
• Exposure to various settings - fiberglass, finishing, and assembly operations.
• Fast-paced, focused production environment.
• Typical 10-hour workdays based upon facility.
• Typical 4- or 5-day work week schedule based upon facility and schedule loading.
• Overtime is occasional to frequent based on a number of factors.
• Required to work indoors and outdoors, year-round and in all weather conditions.
• May be required to work during production shutdowns or other “off schedule” periods to conduct special activities.
• Safety glasses required while in production areas
• Other PPE may be required based on specific projects.

Success Metrics

• FPY/DPU improvement
• scrap & rework reduction
• warranty cost per unit reduction
• on-time closure of corrective actions