Position : Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Location : Loudon,Tennessee
Full time Key Responsibilities: - Analyze manufacturing process defects across hull, deck, assembly, finishing, and installation stages.
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring and critical quality issues.
- Identify and implement quick win corrective actions to reduce defects, rework, and scrap.
- Improve process robustness through standard work, control plans, and SOP updates.
- Conduct process audits and line audits to ensure adherence to quality standards.
Dealer & Packaging Quality - Investigate dealer-side quality issues, especially packaging, handling, and transit damage.
- Perform packaging defect analysis and recommend design or process changes.
- Collaborate with logistics, packaging suppliers, and dealers to eliminate repeat failures.
- Develop damage prevention solutions for transportation and dealer handling.
- Support dealers with quality guidelines, training, and corrective actions.
Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement - Lead structured problem-solving using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and PDCA.
- Track and verify effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on defect reduction and customer satisfaction.
- Implement and monitor quality KPIs, Pareto charts, and trend reports.
Cross-Functional & System Responsibilities - Work closely with manufacturing, engineering, procurement, logistics, and dealers.
- Support quality system compliance (ISO 9001 or equivalent).
- Maintain accurate quality records, reports, and documentation.
- Participate in supplier quality improvement activities if required.
Desired Skills & Experience: - Strong experience in manufacturing or marine/boat industry quality engineering.
- Hands-on expertise in root cause analysis and quick win implementation.
- Solid knowledge of process quality, packaging quality, and dealer-related defects.
- Ability to work on the shopfloor and at dealer sites.
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
- Proficiency in Excel, basic data analysis, and quality reporting tools.
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