Inspector I

REV Group, Inc; Snyder (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Smeal, a REV Group brand in Snyder, NE, is seeking a Quality Technician to support QA processes and NFPA 1901/UL compliance. The role emphasizes reducing defects and ensuring quality across the value stream.

The qualified candidate will perform inspections, data entry, and generate quality reports, while coaching teams and participating in root cause analysis and continuous improvement. Safety and quality systems experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Quality Assurance processes experience required.
• Familiarity with NFPA 1901/UL requirements.
• Data entry and reporting skills.
• Root cause analysis and problem solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Promote the impact of actions on others and prevent rework.
• Act as mediator to clarify customer expectations and provide feedback to manufacturing supervision.
• Perform Pre-Delivery Inspections of completed processes in designated areas.
• Generate Quality reports and explain information.
• Validate all critical and safety items as required by the Build Book.
• Review deviations, quality alerts, and stop shipments.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis and Practical Problem Solving.
• Assist in continuous improvement activities and training sessions.
• Provide coverage for other technicians as needed.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Quality Manager or Smeal Management.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Data entry

Root Cause Analysis

Problem Solving

NFPA compliance

Job description

Additional Locations:
Requisition ID: 27704
Smeal, a REV Group brand, is recognized as a premier manufacturer, inventor, and innovator of custom fire apparatus. The company offers a full line of custom and commercial pumpers, rescue pumpers, aerial ladders, and urban interface vehicles. Smeal is committed to leading the industry in high-quality fire apparatus, delivery times and customer experience. Smeal sells its products worldwide and is based in Snyder, NE.
Smeal Apparatus is part of Terex Corporation, a global designer and manufacturer of specialized vehicles and equipment, including fire and emergency vehicles, waste and recycling equipment, RV\'s, and machinery supporting construction, utilities, and infrastructure. With operations across the U.S. and globally, we are committed to safety, innovation, and quality while building products our customers depend on every day.
Summary
The Quality Technician is responsible for facilitating and supporting Quality Assurance processes and NFPA 1901, NFPA 1900, and/or ULC-S515 requirements, which lead to the reduction/removal of defects throughout the value stream.

Job Responsibilities

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Promote the expectation that team members will consider the impact of their work/actions on others and make deliberate decisions to act in ways which prevent rework or constraints on the process. The Quality Technician is a coach, cheerleader and player on the team.
Promote systems and processes which enhance the team’s ability to meet customer expectations (NFPA 1901 regulations, Buy/Sell Agreements, UL requirements)
Act as mediator when needed to clarify customer expectations and provide feedback to manufacturing supervision
Perform Pre-Delivery Inspections of completed processes in designated buy/sell areas
Perform data entry, analysis and sharing/explanation of information
Generate Quality reports and be able to explain information
Validate all critical and safety items as required by the Build Book
Review all deviations, quality alerts, and stop shipments
Perform audits of new and existing processes
Writing documents and document control (examples: UL documentation, UL certifications)
Facilitate/Participate in Root Cause Analysis, Practical Problem Solving, etc.
Initiate non-conforming material documents for supplier quality issues
Assist in the execution of activities which promote continuous improvement and protect customers
Conduct training, information sharing, and orientation sessions
Lead by example regarding safety and acting in the best interests of the team
Provide coverage for other technicians as needed (UL and Plant Quality Techs)
Any other duties as assigned by the Quality Manager or Smeal Management