Quality Engineer: Lead Quality & Process Improvement

Makita Corporation of America; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Makita Corporation of America in Buford, GA is seeking a Quality Engineer to support product, process, and system quality through planning, problem solving, and continuous improvement. You will provide technical guidance and drive cross-functional collaboration to strengthen quality across the organization.

The role emphasizes audits, process reviews, risk evaluation, and mentoring of quality personnel, with responsibilities spanning manufacturing, engineering, purchasing, and service teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field.
• Experience in quality assurance, quality control, manufacturing, engineering, or related technical field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations of quality-related issues and establish corrective/preventive actions.
• Develop, maintain, and improve quality systems, procedures, inspection methods, and documentation.
• Support introduction of new products, processes, and changes by identifying risks and verifying requirements.

Skills

Analytical

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Quality assurance

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing

Job description

Makita Corporation of America in Buford, GA is seeking a Quality Engineer to support product, process, and system quality through planning, problem solving, and continuous improvement. You will provide technical guidance and drive cross-functional collaboration to strengthen quality across the organization.

The role emphasizes audits, process reviews, risk evaluation, and mentoring of quality personnel, with responsibilities spanning manufacturing, engineering, purchasing, and service teams.