Boat Quality Assurance Specialist

Nautique Boat Company; Orlando, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nautique Boat Company is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector to ensure every boat meets high quality standards. You will verify incoming materials, in-process checks, and final products, documenting results and coordinating with production to implement improvements.

The role requires strong attention to detail, familiarity with quality systems, and the ability to work in a hands-on production environment in Florida.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience with boats/or at Nautique.
• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.
• Must be a licensed driver with a good driving record (subject to MVR).
• Ability to check boats and/or parts in accordance with Nautique’s Quality System.
• Must have strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that all the quality check procedures put in place by the company are followed during every production phase.
• Approves incoming materials by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, and rejecting and returning unacceptable materials.
• Approves in-process production by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, and communicating required adjustments to the production supervisor.
• Approves finished products by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; returning products for re-work; confirming re-work.
• Documents inspection results by completing reports and logs, summarizing re-work and waste, and inputting data into a quality database.
• Keeps measurement equipment operating by following operating instructions and calling for repairs as needed.
• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by following standards, procedures, and complying with legal regulations.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
• Accomplishes quality and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Enforces quality procedures and notes the corrective actions that are taken when needed.
• Educates the production team on quality control issues and works with department managers to improve overall company safety and product quality.
• Performs product/process analysis for quality improvement.
• Represents manufacturing on cross-functional teams.
• Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested including keeping the work area clean and orderly.
• Must comply with all OSHA and safety procedures.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Model identification

MS Office

Quality software

Lamination

Gelcoat

Upholstery

Electrical testing

Water testing

Boat pulling

Trailer driving

Forklift certified

Time management

Cost-benefit analysis

Teamwork

Independent work

Deadline pressure

Clear communication

Problem identification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Quality software

Job description

Nautique Boat Company is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector to ensure every boat meets high quality standards. You will verify incoming materials, in-process checks, and final products, documenting results and coordinating with production to implement improvements.

The role requires strong attention to detail, familiarity with quality systems, and the ability to work in a hands-on production environment in Florida.