Automotive Quality Auditor – PDI & Install Audits

Subaru of America; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

Pension, Profit Sharing, and 401K

Vacation days and holidays

Job summary

Subaru of America is seeking a qualified QA Inspector to monitor and improve vehicle quality across build, PDI, and accessory installation. You will perform detailed inspections, validate installations, and conduct teardown audits to ensure compliance with SOA and SBR standards.

Role includes training processor staff, reporting findings, and supporting port processor performance audits. Requires 2–4 years in automotive-related port processing and a HS Diploma.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in automotive port processing, installation, and/or quality control.
• Ability to influence small groups in specific tasks.
• Ability to complete projects without supervision.
• Basic mechanical ability preferred; some Subaru knowledge is a plus.
• Proficiency with PowerPoint and digital imaging tools; ability to log data from barcode scanners and access service/parts manuals online.

Responsibilities

• Conducts detailed vehicle inspections for total build quality and compliance with SOA/SBR standards.
• Maintains knowledge of vehicle specs, features, and model change history to assess quality concerns.
• Evaluates accessory installation compliance through observation audits.
• Performs teardown audits to validate complex installations and wire harness routing.
• Verifies port PDI process compliance through observation and audits.
• Reviews quality concerns and dispositions with a customer-focused approach.

Skills

Quality auditing

Inspection

Interpersonal influence

Problem solving

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

PowerPoint

Digital imaging manipulation

Barcode scan tools

Online manuals access

Job description

Subaru of America is seeking a qualified QA Inspector to monitor and improve vehicle quality across build, PDI, and accessory installation. You will perform detailed inspections, validate installations, and conduct teardown audits to ensure compliance with SOA and SBR standards.

Role includes training processor staff, reporting findings, and supporting port processor performance audits. Requires 2–4 years in automotive-related port processing and a HS Diploma.