Engine Audit I

International; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Holidays

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

International Motors USA is seeking an Engine Audit Technician to assemble, disassemble, modify and diagnose engines within the Engine Auditing Department. The role involves reading blueprints, recording audit data, operating test equipment, and ensuring proper disposition of nonconforming materials.

Expect a 6:00 am–5:00 pm workday with about 25% travel. The position emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of manufacturing, production, assembly, logistics, or related experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and engine schematics.
• Ability to perform engine audits for process compliance.

Responsibilities

• Reads and follows work instructions, position standards, and SOPs.
• Maintains safety, 5S, and orderly workspace; uses PPE as required.
• Performs routine inspections to ensure product specifications are met.
• Collaborates with engineering on new solutions and product introductions.
• Manages non-conforming materials, dispositions (scrap, repair, or rework).
• Supports continuous improvement and problem-solving activities.

Skills

Engine mechanic

Diesel systems

Precision tools

Reads engine prints

Diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Tools

Micrometers

Dial bore gauges

DVOM

Job description

Position Overview

The Engine Audit Technician is responsible for assembling, disassembling, modifying, and diagnosing engines and componets within the Engine Auditing Department. Preforms repairs, interprets blueprints, records audit and repair data, operates audit and test equipment, and ensure proper disposition of nonconforming materials. Work schedule - 6:00 am -5:00pm Hourly - $37.50 Estimated percentage of travel- 25%

Responsibilities

• Works within the Production & Logistics (P&L) Way, reads and follows verbal and standard written work instructions (SWI), position standards, and standard operating procedures.
• Demonstrates role model level P&L Way attitudes & behaviors, core values, and excellent attendance.
• Practices safe work behavior, including the utilization of proper safety equipment and adherence to safety guidelines. Identifies and corrects or escalates potentially unsafe situations/conditions.
• Complies with all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) requirements; reports hazards, environmental risks, and incidents, uses required PPE; operates equipment safety, and helps maintain a safe and environmentally responsible workplace.
• Role model of the 100% mindset and takes full ownership and responsibility of position/station. Understands impact of work to outcomes and production interdependencies.
• Demonstrates advanced level proficiency in the department’s core processes, with the ability to independently execute standard workflows and identify routine issues, escalating more complex problems as needed.
• Meets the required competency or certification standards for workstations, areas and processes per the department skills matrix.
• Executes standard work within takt and demonstrates proper Andon utilization, exhibiting the courage to speak up, identify deviations, and initiate communication without hesitation. Exhibits the “Right from me” behavior.
• Active participant to continuous improvement efforts and problem-solving methods, updates standard work instructions. Identifies improvements as needed.
• Collaborates with engineering on new solutions and new product introductions.
• Maintains strong safety, normal situation, 5S standards, good organization of workspace, and housekeeping.
• Performs routine inspections on products, processes, and materials to ensure work output meets product specifications.
• Can explain issues and targets on the RTM board and take responsibility for countermeasures and actions.
• Keeps Team Lead and Supervisor informed of any issues or challenges.
• Effectively contribute with ideas across functions to enable collaboration
• Assists team members with standard work, workstation familiarization, and process understanding as needed, under the direction of the Team Lead or Supervisor.
• Receives and manages materials in the Non-Conforming Material (NCM) area.
• Coordinates with Quality, Materials, and Production to resolve NCM issues.
• Determines and executes proper disposition of nonconforming materials (scrap, repair, or rework).
• Performs rework and teardown per work instructions; ensures NCM documentation is complete and returns parts to production as appropriate.
• Conducts Pareto analysis to identify NCM trends and improvement opportunities
• Supports emergency containment activities as needed.
• Assists with departmental projects and continuous improvement efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 2 years of manufacturing, production, assembly, logistics, or related experience

Additional Requirements

• Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)
• Physical Requirements (Ability to do the following up to 10 hours per shift):
• Walk, stand, sit, bend, twist/turn, kneel, squat, crawl
• Climb using both legs and arms
• Head/neck movement
• Reach outward or above the shoulder
• Lift, carry, push, or pull 15-45 pounds
• Repetitive use of hands and fingers
• Use of vibrating tools
• Exposure to constant and intermittent noise, fumes, smoke and gases, solvents, paint, grease and oils, radiant energy, and slippery surfaces
• Ability to work different shifts and overtime as needed
• Proficient computer skills, including ability to use production-related systems and basic Microsoft Office applications as required.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow verbal and written work instructions.
• Ability to complete and maintain required safety, quality, and workstation training/certification.

Desired Skills

• 2+ years of engine mechanic experience or diesel technical school certification
• Demonstrated knowledge of diesel engine control systems
• 2+ years using precision measurement tools (e.g., micrometers, dial bore gages, DVOM)
• Ability to read engine prints and wiring schematics
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills for diesel engines
• Ability to perform engine audits to ensure process compliance

Benefits and Compensation

This position offers competitive hourly pay along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription, and hearing coverage; paid time off (vacation) and holidays; life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; and tuition assistance. Employees also have access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides confidential support when needed.

Company Overview

About TRATON With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus,TRATONSE is the parent and holding company of the TRATONGROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.

About International From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit International.com.

*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.

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