Quality Assurance Engineer

Because Every Detail Matters.

At Yanmar Compact Equipment North America, we're driven by a simple purpose: creating compact equipment our customers can rely on every day. From mini excavators and compact track loaders to wheel loaders and other construction equipment, our machines help build communities, support businesses, and power essential work across North America.

We're not just building equipment. We're BUILDING WITH YOU.

We're looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer who is passionate about continuous improvement, problem solving, and delivering world-class quality. In this role, you'll partner with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain teams to drive quality excellence and support our commitment to producing the highest-quality compact equipment in the industry.

If you thrive on analyzing data, solving complex manufacturing challenges, and creating processes that improve both quality and customer satisfaction, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a Quality Assurance Engineer, you'll play a critical role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality and reliability by:

• Implementing and improving quality systems across production and engineering operations.
• Supporting Material Review Board (MRB) activities and driving resolution of quality concerns.
• Collecting, analyzing, and evaluating quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Partnering with production teams to investigate process failures and develop corrective action plans.
• Reviewing supplier manufacturing processes and collaborating on quality and value improvement initiatives.
• Working cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to enhance quality and productivity.
• Developing, tracking, and reporting quality performance metrics and key performance indicators.
• Participating in Engineering Change meetings to ensure compliance, risk assessment, and successful implementation.
• Supporting quality analysis and continuous improvement projects throughout the organization.
• Promoting proactive problem-solving methodologies and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

What You'll Bring

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years’ of experience in a Quality Assurance Engineering role.
• Experience working within an industrial or manufacturing environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems and components.
• Experience utilizing quality tools and methodologies such as: 
  • 8D
  • Statistical Process Control (SPC)
  • Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
  • Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to facilitate and coach teams through structured problem-solving activities.
• Knowledge of fabrication-focused quality control methods, tools, and techniques.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and communicate findings effectively.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Yanmar Compact Equipment?

At Yanmar Compact Equipment, quality isn't just a department. It's part of everything we do. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented engineers and manufacturing professionals who are dedicated to building industry-leading equipment and continuously improving the customer experience.

When you join Yanmar Compact Equipment, you'll become part of a team that values:

• Innovation and continuous improvement
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Professional growth and development
• Customer-focused excellence
• Safety, integrity, and accountability

Together, we're shaping the future of compact equipment while BUILDING WITH YOU every step of the way.

Ready to build your future with us?

Apply today and help drive the quality, reliability, and performance that customers across North America have come to expect from Yanmar Compact Equipment.

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: $75,000-$95,000 annually

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, generous Paid Holidays, and a 401(K) plan with a company match of up to 4%.