QA Inspector- 1st Shift

New Flyer; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate benefit eligibility

13 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Ongoing training and development

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

New Flyer is seeking a quality-focused inspector to ensure product quality is maintained and quality systems are followed across assemblies and components.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, conducting inspections, collecting data, and identifying root causes of issues. Overtime/weekend work may be required; CDL eligibility is a plus. Training and advancement exist within a leading zero-emission transit manufacturer.

Qualifications

• Fundamental understanding of quality techniques, processes and approaches with ability to make decisions.
• Effectively work with internal and external customers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Able to work in a team environment, working with others to identify, contain and determine solutions to eliminate issues.
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and in written formats to convey quality information and data.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and standards for inspection purposes.
• Conduct inspections of assemblies, sub-assemblies and/or installations using appropriate methods, identifying correct marks where necessary, accurately recording data and maintaining documentation.
• Perform measurements on parts utilizing measuring tools including quality test equipment as specified below.
• Able to evaluate suspect parts and assemblies and disposition non-conforming parts.
• Investigate and determine root cause of recurring part issues, process issues, workmanship issues and supplier related issues.
• Initiative to follow through on quality related issues from initial identification through corrective action and follow up auditing.
• Perform receiving inspections and first article inspections when required.
• Be efficient and complete all work required in time allotted.
• Available to work overtime and weekends as necessary when work load justifies additional time.
• Attend all related meetings that pertain to assigned work area.
• Be familiar with ISO 9001 Quality Requirements for documentation of procedures, work instructions and forms.
• Be familiar with Lean Manufacturing principals, specifically the 5S program and how it applies to a factory environment.
• Must have the ability to successfully obtain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL).

Responsibilities

• Verify that product quality is maintained and quality systems are followed.
• Conduct inspections of assemblies, sub-assemblies and/or installations using appropriate methods, identifying correct marks where necessary, accurately recording data and maintaining documentation.
• Investigate and determine root cause of recurring part issues, process issues, workmanship issues and supplier related issues.
• Attend all related meetings that pertain to assigned work area.
• Be familiar with ISO 9001 Quality Requirements for documentation of procedures, work instructions and forms.
• Be familiar with Lean Manufacturing principles, specifically the 5S program and how it applies to a factory environment.
• Available to work overtime and weekends as necessary when work load justifies additional time.

Skills

Quality techniques

Communication

Reading drawings

Teamwork

Inspection methods

Root cause analysis

Documentation

ISO 9001 awareness

Lean 5S

CDL eligibility

Tools

Quality test equipment

Job description

New Flyer is North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader and offers the most advanced product line under the Xcelsior and Xcelsior CHARGE brands. It also offers infrastructure development through NFI Infrastructure Solutions, a service dedicated to providing safe, sustainable, and reliable charging and mobility solutions. Further information is available at www.newflyer.com.

This position: Verify that product quality is maintained and quality systems are followed.

Hours of this position are Monday - Friday 6:30am to 3:00pm

Requirements

1. Fundamental understanding of quality techniques, processes and approaches with ability to make decisions.

2. Effectively work with internal and external customers in a courteous and professional manner.

3. Able to work in a team environment, working with others to identify, contain and determine solutions to eliminate issues.

4. Excellent communication skills both verbally and in written formats to convey quality information and data.

5. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and standards for inspection purposes.

6. Conduct inspections of assemblies, sub-assemblies and/or installations using appropriate methods, identifying correct marks where necessary, accurately recording data and maintaining documentation.

7. Perform measurements on parts utilizing measuring tools including quality test equipment as specified below.

8. Able to evaluate suspect parts and assemblies and disposition non-conforming parts.

9. Investigate and determine root cause of recurring part issues, process issues, workmanship issues and supplier related issues.

10. Initiative to follow through on quality related issues from initial identification through corrective action and follow up auditing.

11. Perform receiving inspections and first article inspections when required.

12. Be efficient and complete all work required in time allotted.

13. Available to work overtime and weekends as necessary when work load justifies additional time.

14. Attend all related meetings that pertain to assigned work area.

15. Be familiar with ISO 9001 Quality Requirements for documentation of procedures, work instructions and forms.

16. Be familiar with Lean Manufacturing principals, specifically the 5S program and how it applies to a factory environment.

17. Must have the ability to successfully obtain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL).

Benefits

• Starting wage of $30.93 per hour
• Immediate benefit eligibility
• 13 paid holidays plus vacation time
• 401(k) program with generous company match
• Ongoing training in a continuous learning environment
• Advancement opportunities with a growing leader in zero‑emission transit

We exist to move people. Our mission is to design and deliver exceptional transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable.

NFI Group is a leading independent global bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions. Learn more at newflyer.com, nfigroup.com, and YouTube - We Move People.