Quality Engineer Assembly: Onsite Problem Solver

Mercury Marine; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 61,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid vacation

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Mercury Marine, a global leader in marine propulsion, seeks a Quality Engineer to support Outboard Assembly operations for V6, V8, and V10 platforms in Fond du Lac, WI. You’ll partner with manufacturing, engineering, and operations to improve product quality, reduce variation, and drive corrective actions that meet customer needs.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving in a manufacturing environment, leading root-cause investigations, and leveraging data to drive continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Science, or related field; equivalent manufacturing experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of quality, manufacturing, or engineering experience in a production environment.
• Experience leading root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, inspection methods, and quality systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with manufacturing teams to reduce process and product variation through structured problem solving and corrective action.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective action activities for quality concerns.
• Support nonconforming material processes, containment activities, and quality spill resolution.
• Conduct product and process audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and procedures.
• Analyze quality data and identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and critical product characteristics to support manufacturing quality.
• Utilize inspection equipment including calipers, micrometers, and other measurement devices to verify product conformance.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation including PFMEAs, Control Plans, deviations, and work instructions.
• Create and implement quality alerts, visual controls, and error-proofing solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and production teams to improve manufacturing processes and product quality.
• Support training and coaching of manufacturing personnel on quality standards and best practices.
• Promote and maintain a strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Reading engineering drawings

Data analysis

Manufacturing quality

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Documentation & audits

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Manufacturing / Quality / Science

Tools

Power BI

Power Apps

PINpoint

ProPlanner

Job description

Mercury Marine, a global leader in marine propulsion, seeks a Quality Engineer to support Outboard Assembly operations for V6, V8, and V10 platforms in Fond du Lac, WI. You’ll partner with manufacturing, engineering, and operations to improve product quality, reduce variation, and drive corrective actions that meet customer needs.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving in a manufacturing environment, leading root-cause investigations, and leveraging data to drive continuous improvements.