Quality Assurance Auditor

MAHLE GmbH; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

MAHLE is seeking a Quality Inspector for its Olive Branch, MS operation. The role focuses on ensuring all products meet high quality standards through thorough pre-, in-, and post-assembly inspections, precise packaging, and strict adherence to work instructions.

You will interact with QA and supervisors to address defects and improve processes. Responsibilities include using SAP for research on inventory imbalances, auditing pack quantities, and communicating findings to the team.

Qualifications

• Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment.
• High school diploma or GED, computer proficiency required.
• Quality control background and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections prior to, during, and after assembly for correct components.
• Conduct quality checks of components and report findings to QA and Supervisors.
• Monitor packaging process and ensure compliance with work instructions and labels.
• Provide feedback on quality issues at packing stations and with subassemblies.
• Interpret SAP transactions to resolve inventory imbalances.
• Audit packing quantities across shifts and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality Control

Packaging techniques

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

OPTICAT

Job description

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Together, we move the world—we’ve been doing it for over 100 years. At MAHLE, as a leading international development partner and systems supplier to the automotive industry, we pursue the objective of making mobility more efficient, more environmentally friendly, more convenient, and more economical. As part of our dual strategy, we are working both on the intelligent combustion engine for the use of hydrogen and other nonfossil fuels and on technologies for fuel cells and e-mobility.

MAHLE generated sales of €11.3 billion in 2025. Employing just under 65,000 people at 127 production locations and 11 technology centers, the company is represented in 28 countries. (as at: 12/31/2025). Join our MAHLE team! #weshapefuturemobility

SUMMARY

To ensure that all product produced has the highest quality standards required for the Global Aftermarket by continuously auditing assembly process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform inspections prior, during and post to assembly for correct components.

Perform inspection/quality checks of components for defects as requested by Quality Assurance and/or Assembly Supervisors. Utilize Inspectors, QA Supervisor and Engineers when required.

Monitor assembly process to ensure proper packaging techniques are being utilized during assembly per work instructions: (sign off on shop orders, imaged attached, correct country of origin, labels on kit vs master pack label match). Master samples are utilized if image in OPTICAT is not available.

Provide feedback to Quality and Assembly Supervisors on quality problems found at packing stations ie., Shanklin, Clamco, table pack and all subassembly areas for all product lines.

Interpret SAP transaction for research purposes to resolve problems with inventory imbalances.

Interchange all product with markings from the OEM and vendors to the MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. part number.

Audit 1st and 2nd shift when required with random checks and audits of master pack quantity and packaging.

Other activities as assigned by departmental management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must have ability to function in a fast-paced environment.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED equivalent. Computer proficiency a must. Quality Control background and/or experience. Knowledge of packaging techniques. Inventory/Warehouse related background and knowledge of internal engine parts preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to complete basic math calculations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to feel, handle; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

OVERTIME

Overtime may be required.

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Your future at MAHLE

As a team player and someone who thinks ahead, you can deploy all your skills with us. In cooperation with colleagues from different countries and areas, you contribute in designing the mobility of the future. When selecting MAHLE, you choose trend-setting technologies and strategies. Are you interested in working with us and developing efficient and environmentally-friendly solutions, optimising existing products, and turning innovative ideas into reality? Then MAHLE is the right address for you.

Facts about the job

Entry level: Experienced hires

Part- / Full-time: Full Time

Functional area: Quality Management

Department: BU3 Lifecycle and Mobility

Location: Olive Branch, MS, US, 38654

Company: MAHLE Aftermarket (US) OB