Quality Assurance Engineer in Grand Rapids, Minnesota at Yanmar Compact Equipment North America, Inc.

Quality Assurance Engineer

Yanmar Compact Equipment North America designs, manufactures and supports a complete range of compact equipment including compact track loaders, mini excavators, wheel loaders and construction equipment for use in such markets as construction, landscaping, utility, land management and agriculture. The products are sold primarily through a third party, independent dealer network.

OVERVIEW:

The candidate in this role will be a key contributor to the Quality Assurance team, partnering closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Warranty, and Supplier teams to support our mission of delivering the highest-quality compact equipment in the industry. This position plays an essential part in driving continuous improvement, ensuring product reliability, and upholding the standards that define our brand.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Analyze warranty and customer complaint data to identify trends, prioritize issues, and recommend targeted improvement initiatives.

· Collaborate with New Product Development (NPD) teams to ensure new products meet quality requirements, regulatory expectations, and customer needs prior to launch.

· Coordinate with Yanmar factories to communicate market feedback, ensure concerns reach the appropriate teams, and support prioritization of corrective actions or design improvements.

· Partner with production, engineering, and supplier teams to investigate warranty and field-reported issues, identify root causes, and drive effective corrective and preventive action plans.

· Maintain strong cross-functional communication with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Control, and Supply Chain to support ongoing quality and productivity improvements.

· Collect, maintain, and analyze key quality performance metrics, providing regular reporting and insights to leadership and cross-functional teams.

· Participate in Engineering Change (EC) meetings to ensure proposed changes are thoroughly evaluated, properly documented, and compliant with internal quality standards.

· Support special projects by providing data analysis, quality insights, and cross-functional coordination as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and/or Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering, or related field from an accredited college or university.

· 1-3 years of Design Engineering, Quality Engineering, Reliability Engineering, or Test Engineering experience.

· Experience with application of GD&T.

· Experience working in an industrial manufacturing environment.

-Experience with Windchill.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

· Strong working knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems and their components.

· Proficient in quality analysis and problem-solving methodologies, including 8D, SPC, PFMEA, DFMEA, and related tools.

· Demonstrated problem-solving capability, with the ability to teach foundational techniques and facilitate cross-functional problem-solving events.

· Understanding of fabrication-based quality control methods, inspection tools, and manufacturing quality practices.

· Strong engineering analysis abilities supported by effective data analysis, interpretation, and reporting skills.

· Excellent written and verbal communication, including presentation skills and the ability to build alignment across teams.

· Highly organized with strong time-management skills, able to maintain structure in dynamic environments.

· Proven ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.

· Self-motivated with a high level of initiative and ownership.

· Ability to travel up to 25%; valid driver’s license required.

The above Job Description is not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this position. It is intended to be a guideline reflecting the principal activities.

Worksite: Grand Rapids, MN Position: Quality assurance Engineer

Job Type: Full Time FLSA: Exempt

Department: Quality Assurance Work Schedule: M-F

Starting Wage: $70-85K

This position offers the potential for discretionary bonus compensation up to 10% of base salary.

Benefits: YCENA currently offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life & AD&D, Voluntary Term Life, Short & Long Term Disability, EAP, HSA, Medical & Dependent Care FSA, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and a 401(K) plan with a company match of up to 4%.