Quality Assurance Technician

EliteVehicle; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Paid time off

Job summary

EliteVehicle in the United States seeks a Quality Assurance Inspector to evaluate custom emergency vehicle upfits, ensuring quality, compliance, and public safety. You will inspect vehicles equipped with police, fire, and EMS gear and verify accurate installation and functionality.

This role requires direct experience in emergency vehicle building or a strong background in police or emergency services, plus a solid track record in QA, diagnostics, and wiring systems.

Qualifications

• Direct experience in emergency vehicle upfitting or a strong background in police/emergency services.
• 1+ years in quality assurance inspection, automotive diagnostics, or related field.
• Understanding of specialized emergency equipment and operation in high-stress environments.
• Strong familiarity with 12-volt electrical systems and wiring schematics.
• Ability to utilize QA software for daily reporting.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to public safety.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive quality inspections of custom upfits, verifying correct installation of equipment.
• Perform functional testing to verify compliance with specifications and standards.
• Identify defects or nonconformities before deployment to fleets.
• Collaborate with upfit technicians and QA Manager to monitor production processes.
• Log inspections and generate reports using QA software; track improvements.
• Ensure every vehicle leaving the facility is mission-ready and safe.

Skills

Emergency vehicle upfitting

Police/emergency services background

Quality assurance inspection

Automotive diagnostics

12-volt electrical systems

QA software usage

Attention to detail

Tools

QA software

Job description

Job Summary:

The Quality Assurance Inspector plays a vital role on the QA team, inspecting custom emergency vehicle upfits to ensure the highest standards of quality, compliance, and public safety. You will evaluate vehicles fully equipped with complex police, fire, and EMS gear. Because these vehicles are mission-critical, this role requires direct experience in emergency vehicle building or a strong background in police and emergency work.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive quality inspections of custom emergency vehicle upfits, verifying the correct installation of light bars, sirens, communication radios, prisoner transport systems, and tactical equipment.
• Perform rigorous functional testing to verify compliance with agency specifications and regulatory standards.
• Identify, document, and troubleshoot defects or nonconformities before deploying vehicles to law enforcement and first-responder fleets.
• Collaborate closely with upfit technicians and the QA Manager to monitor production processes and maintain quality consistency.
• Utilize standardized QA software daily to log inspections, generate reports, and track process improvements without requiring travel.
• Ensure every vehicle leaving the facility is 100% mission-ready and safe for emergency personnel.

Required Qualifications

• Mandatory: Direct experience in emergency vehicle upfitting, OR prior experience in police work/emergency services with a strong technical and mechanical aptitude.
• 1+ years of experience in quality assurance inspection, automotive diagnostics, or a closely related technical field.
• Thorough understanding of specialized emergency equipment and how it functions in high-stress, real-world environments.
• Strong familiarity with 12-volt automotive electrical systems and complex wiring schematics.
• Ability to utilize specialized QA software for accurate daily reporting.
• Exceptional attention to detail and an unwavering commitment to craftsmanship and public safety.

Preferred Skills

• Deep knowledge of compliance standards for municipal, state, and federal emergency fleets.
• Matching 401k Plan
• Paid time off

All applicants must pass all pre-employment testing, including background checks, motor vehicle checks, and pre-employment drug tests, and present a valid driver’s license.

EOE/Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status and any other applicable protected classification.

Pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all applicants who are offered employment must produce documents establishing their identity and authorization for employment in the United States. You must provide these documents no later than three (3) business days after you begin employment. In addition, all new hires must verify their employment authorization under oath by signing Form I-9 when they begin employment.