Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector

Location: Van Wert, Ohio

Department: Quality

Role Profile & Pay Grade: Non-Exempt, VI

Inspects and tests functions of the vehicle, manufactured parts and purchased inventory. Performs the vehicle detail process as needed and interacts directly with production, sales, dealer/customer to support scheduling and throughput improvement objectives.

• Receive, review, and interpret instructions, prints, and work orders for each unit
• Evaluate each truck for build correctness to build related documentation
• Complete the appropriate production, quality and road inspections, testing, and record results
• Ensure all required documents are properly completed and filed
• Inspect each finished vehicle in-process and prior to customer inspection
• Ensure the vehicle meets the customer work order requirements and correct any nonconformities
• Inspect manufactured and purchased parts for quality level and compliance with quality requirements
• Perform general cleaning and detailing of the interior and exterior of the vehicle, including washing/cleaning of truck, stripping and waxing of vehicle’s flooring, and caulking of the interior module
• Coordinate resolution of defects and non-conformities
• Identify and communicate issues
• Complete finished vehicle documentation (weights, road test, photos, final stage manufacturing labels, payload, KKK documentation, acceptance, and invoice paperwork)
• Inspect and complete all minor paint and compartment lining touch-up needed for quality acceptance of the vehicle
• Identify paint and multispec defects, ensure proper touch-up and verification
• Support quality programs and processes including PDCA problem solving, 5 Why, PPAP and APQP

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years of inspection or a related field experience preferred
• No driver’s license violations for insurability; CDL license as needed

• Communicate with all personnel regarding quality expectations
• Direct interaction with dealer/customer and internal sales staff
• Regular communication with office personnel, production associates, dealers, and customers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple objectives and meet schedules

• Complete all work as detailed in the summary of responsibilities at acceptable productivity and quality levels
• Demonstrate all technical skills/competencies and core skills as referenced in this job specification at acceptable productivity and quality levels
• Demonstrate reasonable and reliable attendance
• Maintain any required licensures and/or certifications
• Operate all job-related equipment or machines at acceptable productivity and quality levels
• Successfully pass a post‑offer drug test, as well as random, reasonable suspicion and post‑accident drug and alcohol tests thereafter
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds with assistance; regularly required to walk, talk and hear, reach with hands and arms, stand, crouch and kneel; frequently required to use hand-to-finger dexterity to handle objects, tools, and controls; occasionally required to stoop or crawl