Quality Engineer: Lead Root-Cause & Process Improvement

Energy Jobline ZR; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Makita Corporation of America is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our team in Buford, GA. You will support quality objectives through planning, problem solving, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will lead investigations, develop quality systems, and collaborate across manufacturing, engineering, and purchasing to ensure product and process excellence. mentored and trained to strengthen organizational capability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience in quality assurance/control, manufacturing, or related technical field.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to drive quality improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations of quality issues and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Develop and maintain quality systems, procedures, and inspection methods.
• Support new product introductions with risk verification and planning.
• Monitor and report quality performance to identify trends and improvements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, purchasing, and service to resolve quality concerns.
• Contribute to audits and continual improvement of the Makita Management System.
• Provide mentoring and training to quality staff.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Makita Corporation of America is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our team in Buford, GA. You will support quality objectives through planning, problem solving, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will lead investigations, develop quality systems, and collaborate across manufacturing, engineering, and purchasing to ensure product and process excellence. mentored and trained to strengthen organizational capability.