Lead QA Technician - Automotive Quality & Claims Leader

Advanced Innovative Technology; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TrakMotive is seeking a Lead Quality Control Technician to supervise the labor-claims inspection process and guide the team toward high-quality outcomes. You will analyze data, mentor teammates, and partner with leadership to resolve issues while maintaining smooth operations.

You will lead workflow, ensure timely closures on claims, and support product teams with failure analysis and documentation. This role blends hands-on inspection with leadership in a collaborative automotive environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on experience in a quality control/lead role in automotive or related field.
• Solid automotive knowledge, especially diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• Experience using precision measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Comfortable working with and organizing large amounts of data.
• Able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of automotive labor invoices and ability to spot discrepancies.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support workflow to ensure timely processing and closure of all labor claims.
• Support team training and provide quality oversight to help meet goals for efficiency, safety, and accuracy.
• Work with product team to reach and sustain proficiency with product failure analysis.
• Inspect, measure, and document details related to labor claims.
• Capture and record key information to support tracking of manufacturing issues.
• Receive, sort, and organize incoming shipments (UPS, FedEx, DHL), including samples and labor claims.
• Keep internal quality tracking documents accurate and up to date.
• Serve as a helpful resource, supporting the product management team as needed.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the team and business.

Skills

Automotive knowledge

3+ years exp

Data analysis

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Quality standards

Documentation

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Microsoft Word

Job description

TrakMotive is seeking a Lead Quality Control Technician to supervise the labor-claims inspection process and guide the team toward high-quality outcomes. You will analyze data, mentor teammates, and partner with leadership to resolve issues while maintaining smooth operations.

You will lead workflow, ensure timely closures on claims, and support product teams with failure analysis and documentation. This role blends hands-on inspection with leadership in a collaborative automotive environment.