Quality & Reliability Engineering Manager

-As a Quality & Reliability Engineering Manager your goal is to manage and coordinate continuous improvement processes for field reliability, warranty reduction and product quality. You will act as the primary technical interface connecting field data, customer feedback, and engineering teams to identify emerging failure trends. You will also lead cross-functional teams to execute root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions across product lines.Incorporates risk analysis into new product designs to prevent repeat field failuresYou will do this by:Monitoring field warranty data, quality indicators, and claim trends to proactively identify emerging issues and high-risk failure patternsManaging technical containment and corrective action workflows by mobilizing cross-functional teams to address prioritized field risksPreparing monthly management review documentation, including warranty rate charts, trend metrics, and analytics dashboards, to evaluate product reliabilityTranslating field technician diagnostics, customer feedback, and physical teardown findings into actionable engineering dataCoordinating cross-functional resolution strategies with internal technical services, quality, sales, and product engineering teams.Directing customer-facing technical quality reviews to track early indicators and support equipment manufacturer relationshipsEvaluating current product risks and incorporate warranty requirements into new product development projects to prevent design failuresAnalyzing warranty trends tied to supplier quality issues to support financial cost recovery efforts. Conduct analyses of field returns to determine failure modes as a way to assist with determination of projects’ next stepsParticipating in annual strategic planning, warranty forecasting models, and long-term cost reduction initiativesPerforming other duties as assignedThe above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities. #LI-LB1 #LI-Hybrid-You are the kind of person who is/has:Analytical Thinker & Data InterpretationProcess Leadership & Project ManagementCross-Functional Collaboration & NetworkingSound Judgment & Decision MakingTechnical & Problem-Solving AcumenCustomer Focus & CommunicationQualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Technology, or a related technical field (or equivalent education/experience).Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive engineering, quality, or reliability experienceDemonstrated track record of managing technical processes, warranty projects, or cross-functional failure analysis teamsPrior direct supervisory experience is beneficial, though this role functions primarily as a manager of technical processes and projects rather than a direct people managerDemonstrated understanding of general engine theory, failure modes, root-cause analysis, and data interpretation Strong project management skills with the ability to lead technical processes and cross-functional teams without direct authority Excellent written and verbal communication skills to translate complex technical diagnostics into actionable engineering tasksStrong analytical judgment to determine resource allocation and intervention priorities for field issuesSolid computer skills, including business intelligence software, spreadsheets, and data analytics productivity toolsFluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibilityDomestic and/or international travel required up to 10%.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and turf care products through its Briggs & Stratton, Vanguard, Ferris, Billy Goat, and Branco brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.