Senior Advanced Operations Engineer, Quality & Manufacturing

YETI Coolers, LLC; Stati Uniti; In loco; USD 120.000 - 190.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

YETI is seeking a Senior Advanced Operations Engineer - Manufacturing & Quality to drive quality and operational excellence from concept through production launch. You will bridge product development and manufacturing, leading risk-based quality planning and supplier quality activities across Home & Hydration products.

The role partners with Engineering, Operations, Sourcing, and Suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, and manufacturability, while mentoring team members and advancing

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field
• 8+ years of experience in Quality, Product Development, Manufacturing, or Advanced Operations Engineering
• Demonstrated experience supporting consumer products through the full product development lifecycle, from concept through production launch
• Strong knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes used in Home & Hydration products, including: Stainless steel and vacuum-insulated products Thermal performance validation Powder coating and surface finishes Plastic injection molding Magnetic assemblies Metals, cast iron, enamel, and ceramics
• Experience working with global suppliers and manufacturing partners
• Experience working with food-safe materials, processes, and suppliers preferred
• Proficiency with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, DOE, SPC, MSA/GRR, CAPA, 8D, and statistical problem-solving methods
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority
• Experience with PLM systems, CAD tools, Tableau, SharePoint, and related engineering systems preferred
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required

Mansioni

• Lead quality planning activities throughout product development and launch using APQP principles, including risk assessment, DFM, FMEA, validation planning, process capability, and manufacturing readiness
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Sourcing, and Suppliers to ensure product quality, reliability, and manufacturability from concept through production
• Define and implement quality requirements, standards, metrics, and validation strategies for Home & Hydration products
• Analyze product, manufacturing, supplier, and field-performance data to identify risks, drive corrective actions, and improve product reliability for New Product Development and Sustainment programs
• Lead supplier quality assessments, qualification activities, measurement system analysis and manufacturing readiness reviews to support sourcing and production decisions
• Drive root cause investigations and continuous improvement efforts using structured problem-solving methodologies
• Exercise independent judgment to address complex quality issues, evaluate trade-offs, and anticipate downstream product, manufacturing, supplier, and customer impacts
• Influence cross-functional teams and suppliers to strengthen quality, reliability, and risk-based decision-making
• Serve as a technical resource for materials, manufacturing processes, and quality systems while mentoring team members and stakeholders

Conoscenze

Quality Engineering

APQP

FMEA

PPAP

DOE

SPC

MSA/GRR

CAPA

8D

Root Cause Analysis

Statistical Methods

Communication

Stakeholder Management

PLM Systems

CAD Tools

Tableau

SharePoint

Engineering Systems

Global Suppliers

Travel

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Strumenti

PLM Systems

CAD Tools

Tableau

SharePoint

Descrizione del lavoro

YETI is seeking a Senior Advanced Operations Engineer - Manufacturing & Quality to drive quality and operational excellence from concept through production launch. You will bridge product development and manufacturing, leading risk-based quality planning and supplier quality activities across Home & Hydration products.

The role partners with Engineering, Operations, Sourcing, and Suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, and manufacturability, while mentoring team members and advancing