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When you work here, you’ll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together, you’ll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD™.\nAbout the Role\nThe Senior Advanced Operations Engineer - Manufacturing & Quality is responsible for driving quality and operational excellence throughout the product development lifecycle, from concept through production launch and continuous improvement. This role combines elements of Advanced Operations Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality Engineering, serving as the bridge between product development and production readiness.\nAs a key member of cross-functional development teams, this role partners with Product Development, Design and Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Supplier Quality, and Supplier Partners to ensure products are designed, validated, and industrialized to meet customer expectations for quality, manufacturability, capability, and cost. AOE applies a non-biased, risk-based approach to identify and mitigate product and process risks through Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and the identification of critical and special characteristics that drive validation and manufacturing controls. Through data-driven decision-making, process validation, supplier development, and continuous improvement, the Senior AOE independently develops practical and thorough solutions to complex quality and manufacturing problems, collaborates with management on improvement opportunities, and influences cross-functional teams to achieve product and operational objectives.\nWhat You'll Do\nLead quality planning activities throughout product development and launch using APQP principles, including risk assessment, DFM, FMEA, validation planning, process capability, and manufacturing readiness.\nPartner with Engineering, Operations, Sourcing, and Suppliers to ensure product quality, reliability, and manufacturability from concept through production.\nDefine and implement quality requirements, standards, metrics, and validation strategies for Home & Hydration products.\nAnalyze product, manufacturing, supplier, and field-performance data to identify risks, drive corrective actions, and improve product reliability for New Product Development and Sustainment programs.\nLead supplier quality assessments, qualification activities, measurement system analysis and manufacturing readiness reviews to support sourcing and production decisions.\nDrive root cause investigations and continuous improvement efforts using structured problem-solving methodologies.\nExercise independent judgment to address complex quality issues, evaluate trade-offs, and anticipate downstream product, manufacturing, supplier, and customer impacts.\nInfluence cross-functional teams and suppliers to strengthen quality, reliability, and risk-based decision-making.\nServe as a technical resource for materials, manufacturing processes, and quality systems while mentoring team members and stakeholders.\nWhat You Bring\nBachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred.\n8+ years of experience in Quality, Product Development, Manufacturing, or Advanced Operations Engineering.\nDemonstrated experience supporting consumer products through the full product development lifecycle, from concept through production launch.\nStrong knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes used in Home & Hydration products, including:Stainless steel and vacuum-insulated products\nThermal performance validation\nPowder coating and surface finishes\nPlastic injection molding\nMagnetic assemblies\nMetals, cast iron, enamel, and ceramics\n\nExperience working with global suppliers and manufacturing partners.\nExperience working with food-safe materials, processes, and suppliers preferred.\nProficiency with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, DOE, SPC, MSA/GR&R, CAPA, 8D, and statistical problem-solving methods.\nStrong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.\nExperience with PLM systems, CAD tools, Tableau, SharePoint, and related engineering systems preferred.\nAbility to travel domestically and internationally as required.\nBenefits & Perks:\nClick here to learn about the benefits and perks we offer at YETI.\nYETI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.\nOur commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is at the center of everything we do for our employees. We embrace all applicants looking to bring their authentic selves to YETI and contribute to our mission of keeping the wild WILD. Find out more about our commitment to DE&I atyeti.com/esg.html.\nAll applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.\nYETI Applicant Privacy Notice\nYETI welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. 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