Quality Assurance Technician

Adventurer Manufacturing; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental/vision insurance

Company matched 401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Product discounts

Job summary

Adventurer Manufacturing in Yakima, WA is looking for a Quality Assurance Technician to join a family-run team focused on building premium outdoor adventure vehicles. You will perform inspections, review quality standards, and support audits to ensure the highest quality product for customers.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work with production, engineering, and QA to drive root-cause actions and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years of related manufacturing experience.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to document results accurately.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license.
• Experience with QA investigations and corrective actions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections of motorhomes and truck campers.
• Inspect interior and exterior workmanship for defects, fit and finish, cleanliness, and overall quality.
• Responsible for reviewing quality standards, processes and to assure product quality and safety.
• Perform functional checks and basic troubleshooting of vehicle and RV systems as required.
• Document inspection results accurately and in a timely manner.
• Escalate safety-related, regulatory, high-risk, or recurring quality issues to the appropriate Quality, Production, or Engineering personnel.
• Work with Production, Engineering, and Quality personnel to identify potential root causes during Root Cause Corrective Action investigations
• Support internal audits, customer inspections, regulatory inspections, and other quality activities.
• Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) activities when required.
• Provide feedback on inspection standards and identify areas where quality requirements are unclear or difficult to verify.
• Promote a culture in which quality is built into the process rather than inspected into the product.
• Accountable for working with Production Team to ensure and follow up on implementation of resolution actions that are raised by deviations, audit or regulatory inspections.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

QA investigations

Manufacturing experience

Root cause analysis

Job description

About Adventurer Manufacturing

We are a family run business building outdoor adventure vehicles since 1969. We’re here today because of our focus on building a great team, supporting our community, providing premium products, and investing in experience.

As our founder, Erdman Epp was quoted: “We’re never satisfied until good is better and better is best.” Likewise, we are driven by our focus on continuous improvements. Our actions are a testament to our commitment.

Overview

As we take our business into the future, we are focused on sharing our proud story. Building sustainable relationships based on trust and the spirit of adventure with customers and team members alike is key to creating a lasting impression for all who join us on this adventure.

On this journey, we have identified the need to drive our customer experience through a quality driven team focused on culture focused on quality and efficient, sustainable production. An idealQuality Assurance Technicianwill be one of a team of quality investigators that provides support to the production team in areas of deviations, investigations, corrective and preventive actions and other QA Compliance activities to ensure the highest quality product is provided to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections of motorhomes and truck campers.
• Inspect interior and exterior workmanship for defects, damage, fit and finish, cleanliness, and overall quality.
• Responsible for reviewing quality standards, processes and to assure product quality and safety.
• Perform functional checks and basic troubleshooting of vehicle and RV systems as required.
• Document inspection results accurately and in a timely manner.
• Escalate safety-related, regulatory, high-risk, or recurring quality issues to the appropriate Quality, Production, or Engineering personnel.
• Work with Production, Engineering, and Quality personnel to identify potential root causes during Root Cause Corrective Action investigations
• Support internal audits, customer inspections, regulatory inspections, and other quality activities.
• Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) activities when required.
• Provide feedback on inspection standards and identify areas where quality requirements are unclear or difficult to verify.
• Promote a culture in which quality is built into the process rather than inspected into the product.
• Accountable for working with Production Team to ensure and follow up on implementation of resolution actions that are raised by deviations, audit or regulatory inspections.

Skills and Experience

• Must have demonstrated effective communication and teamwork ability.
• Highly detailed and thorough in performing inspection tasks.
• Willingness to ask questions, persist in the face of tough problems, and continuously learn.
• Must possess a strong ability to organize and prioritize work time as a team, as well as individually.
• Basic computer skills and ability to accurately enter and maintain quality records.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with writing, investigations, building and manufacturing processes/systems, QA operation systems, and QC analysis.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 50 lbs. unassisted. Bending, twisting, climbing, crawling on a regular basis.
• Must have valid Washington State driver's license.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles in a safe and courteous manner while performing on the road Quality Inspection.
• Systems Experience a plus – 110v/12v electrical, RV plumbing, Propane, and HVAC systems.
• Manufacturing and/or Recreational Vehicle background a plus.

Benefits

• A culture that values opportunity for growth and development.
• Hourly Wage: $17 - $22 (Starting at $17.51 per hour)
• PTO as well as paid Holidays and Sick Leave
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefit programs.
• Company matched 401(k) retirement savings program.
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Discounted access to our adventurer products