Quality Engineer II - Knoxville, TN

yamahaexternalcareersite; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Fertility Benefits

37.5 hour work-week

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Wellness Program

Short-Term Disability Coverage

Long-Term Disability

Student Debt Repayment Benefits

Ability to borrow Yamaha product

Job summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is seeking a Quality Engineer to join the Marine team in Vonore, TN. You will focus on supplier quality improvement and support the quality progress of manufacturing subsidiaries and new product development activities.

The role requires a Bachelors degree in Engineering and 5 years of manufacturing quality experience, with familiarity in ISO 9001:2015 or IATF16949, quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, data analysis, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5 years' experience in manufacturing quality assurance, product quality assurance or manufacturing engineering.
• Marine, automotive, electronics, casting or molding industries preferred.
• Experience with ISO9001:2015 or IATF16949 and Quality Management Systems.
• Experience with problem solving and corrective actions.
• Experience with quality tools – quality planning, FMEA, inspection practices, data analysis, SPC.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Travel up to 30-40% to manufacturing sites and supplier visits.

Responsibilities

• For both manufacturing and new product development projects - apply problem solving to identify root causes and define corrective actions.
• Responsible for quality planning for new product development projects across all phases.
• Support development and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System at subsidiaries.
• Assist in training and development of quality teams at manufacturing subsidiaries.
• Set goals and plan actions to improve scrap, defects and customer complaints.

Skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

Quality mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

FMEA

Inspection practices

SPC

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Yamaha has an excellent opportunity for a Quality Engineer to join our Marine team in Vonore TN.The Quality Engineer focuses on supplier quality improvement, supports the quality progress of the MBU manufacturing subsidiaries and new product development activities. Use problem solving, quality assurance fundamentals, quality systems and quality planning tools to improve performance, reduce risks and increase customer satisfaction.

What you'll be doing:

• For both manufacturing and new product development projects - apply problem solving skills to identify root causes and define effective corrective actions. Support the execution of corrective action plans and ensure effectiveness.
• Responsible for quality planning for new product development projects. Execute the quality plan for new product development activity through all project phases, including after SOP and market launch.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System at each of the manufacturing subsidiaries.
• Assist in the training and development of the quality teams at the manufacturingsubsidiaries.
• Work with the manufacturing subsidiaries to set goals and plan actions to improve results for scrap, defects and customer complaints.
• Assist the manufacturing subsidiaries defining inspection and quality standards.

What you need to be successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5 years' experience in manufacturing quality assurance, product quality assurance or manufacturing engineering.
• Marine, automotive, electronics, casting or molding industries preferred.
• Experience with Quality Standards (ISO9001:2015 or IATF16949) and Quality Management Systems.
• Experience with problem solving and corrective actions.
• Experience with quality tools – quality planning, FMEA, inspection practices, data analysis, SPC.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Travel up to 30-40% to manufacturing sites, supplier visits, training, product testing or other events.

Don’tmeet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and underrepresented minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Yamaha, we understand that talent comes in various forms;assuch,we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive,and authentic workplace.Ifyou’reexcited about this role but yourpast experiencedoesn’talign perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!

What’sin it for you:

• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Fertility Benefits
• 37.5 hourwork-week
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Short-Term Disability Coverage (for hourly roles)
• Long-Term Disability
• Student Debt Repayment Benefits
• Ability to borrow Yamaha product

Reports to: Department Manager

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentify, national origin, veteran or disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.