Quality Engineer II

About the role

Yamaha is seeking a Quality Engineer II to join its Marine team in Kennesaw, GA. The role focuses on supplier quality improvement, supports manufacturing subsidiaries, and drives quality initiatives for new product development.

Key responsibilities

• Apply problem‑solving techniques to identify root causes and implement corrective actions for both manufacturing and new‑product projects.
• Execute and monitor quality plans throughout all phases of new‑product development, including post‑SOP and market launch.
• Support continuous improvement of the Quality Management System across manufacturing subsidiaries.
• Assist in training and developing quality teams at each subsidiary.
• Collaborate with subsidiaries to set goals and actions that reduce scrap, defects, and customer complaints.
• Define inspection and quality standards for manufacturing sites.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing quality assurance, product quality assurance, or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience in marine, automotive, electronics, casting or molding industries is preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 and/or IATF 16949 quality standards.
• Proven ability to lead corrective‑action initiatives and use quality tools.

Required skills

• Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• ISO 9001:2015 quality standard.
• IATF 16949 quality standard.
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Statistical Process Control (SPC).

What we offer

• 401(k) and profit‑sharing plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance.
• Wellness program and short‑/long‑term disability coverage.
• Student debt repayment benefits.
• 37.5‑hour work week and fertility benefits.