Kabota USA is seeking a skilled Quality Engineer in Gainesville, GA. The quality engineer will work on all Kubota products from the point of testing new products (models) through the manufacturing process. This engineer will be challenged to find problems, determine the root cause, and provide solutions.
Essential Skills and Experience
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a solid understanding of core concepts including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, material science, etc.
- Must be familiar with reading and understanding mechanical drawings with some understanding of electrical schematics
- Good technical writing skills
- Basic Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint) skills
- Strong communications skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to multitask
- English language competency and legible writing ability
- Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to work with little to no oversight
Preferred Skills
- Experience in AutoCAD, MS Access, or SQL
- Experience Engineering in the manufacturing field
- A Master’s degree in manufacturing-related Engineering field is an added advantage
- Knowledge of outdoor power equipment is desired
- 1 – 2 years of work experience in a manufacturing environment
- Hands-on mechanical experience a plus
Working Conditions
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the team member must have the ability to work in extremely hot or cold conditions, uses hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; ascend stairs; balance; stoop, kneel or crouch; talk and hear. In addition, the team member must occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a solid understanding of core concepts including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, material science, etc
- Must be familiar with reading and understanding mechanical drawings with some understanding of electrical schematics
- Good technical writing skills
- Basic Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint) skills
- Strong communications skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to multitask
- English language competency and legible writing ability
- Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to work with little to no oversight
- While performing the duties of this job, the team member must have the ability to work in extremely hot or cold conditions, uses hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; ascend stairs; balance; stoop, kneel or crouch; talk and hear
- Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus
- Bachelor’s (Required)
Responsibilities
- The engineer will work on all Kubota products from the point of testing new products (models) through the manufacturing process
- This engineer will be challenged to find problems, determine the root cause, and provide solutions
- Daily responsibility for the quality and quality improvements of assigned products that are being produced at Kubota
- Project management responsibility for the testing and evaluation of new products (models) for acceptance to mass production at Kubota
- Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
- Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations
- Contributes to team effort by supporting other team members as capacity issues arise
- Special projects as requested and other tasks as needed
Benefits
- From $62,000.00 per year
- 401(k) matching
- Dental Insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- 8-hour shift