Quality Gate Inspector – Automotive Body Shop (3rd Shift)

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC (Charleston, SC); Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Employee discounts

Employee events

On-site parking

Company mobile phone possible

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC in Charleston, SC is seeking a Quality Inspector to conduct in-process inspections of vans and document results in QSYS/FBK. You will collaborate with production teams to identify defects and support effective resolutions.

The role requires 2–3 years in manufacturing, familiarity with quality inspection methods, and basic MS Office skills. Current openings are on third shift with competitive benefits including a robust 401k plan.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years manufacturing process experience.
• Inspection experience preferred.
• Significant MBV product knowledge.
• Knowledge in the application of quality inspection methods.
• Basic computer skills; use of MS Office required.
• Ability to work in teams.
• People and persuasion skills.
• Assertiveness in difficult situations.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Read and comprehend checklist inspection points and locate inspection area.
• Enter data into a computer unassisted.
• Identify, evaluate and determine the severity of a defect based on the Van Benchmark Catalog NQ rating scale.
• Conduct needed inspections in the established takt time.
• Input defects into QSYS and on FBK.
• Properly clear defects in QSYS and on the FBK.
• Inspect FBKs for conformance to stamping requirements.
• Identify the correct process owner for a defect and communicate with them.
• Verify correction of defects if/when corrected in-station.
• Determine next process step for vehicles with defects (light tunnel/EOL only).

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Inspection experience

MBV product knowledge

Quality inspection methods

MS Office

Teamwork

Persuasion skills

Assertiveness

Self supervision

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC in Charleston, SC is seeking a Quality Inspector to conduct in-process inspections of vans and document results in QSYS/FBK. You will collaborate with production teams to identify defects and support effective resolutions.

The role requires 2–3 years in manufacturing, familiarity with quality inspection methods, and basic MS Office skills. Current openings are on third shift with competitive benefits including a robust 401k plan.