Quality Inspector

Penske Vehicle Services; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Vehicle Services in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a Quality Coordinator to inspect incoming vehicles as they arrive and stage finished vehicles for outdoor pickup. The role includes documenting defects, following OEM inspection procedures, and helping maintain quality across programs.

The position requires strong communication, multi-tasking, and proficiency with MS Word/Excel/Outlook. You will interact with OEM Supplier Quality teams and support data-driven quality maturation efforts in a

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED required.
• 1-3 years of exposure to paint, inspection or quality standards in automotive.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to drive manual transmission.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming vehicles under LED light tunnels to identify defects.
• Mark vehicles with white crayon to note areas of defect.
• Follow standard operating procedures per OEM direction when inspecting and noting flaws.
• Adhere to quality inspection standards based upon each differing program quality standards.
• Track, analyze, and chart C/M to Market Quality claims for Paint items.
• Driving, detailing and staging vehicles during low volume periods.
• Supporting department with quality maturation data after production has launched.
• Communicating all data to Quality Manager in conjunction with quality management standards.
• Interacting with OEM Supplier Quality teams while ensuring professional and prompt communication.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Organization

MS Office

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Career Opportunities with Penske Vehicle Services

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

The Quality Coordinator position is tasked with inspecting incoming vehicles upon their arrival in the building, or their departure from the paint shop. This position will also be required to move vehicles from the lot and stage finished vehicles for outdoor pickup.

Essential job functions:

• Inspecting incoming vehicles under LED light tunnels to identify any defects
• Mark vehicles with white crayon to note areas of defect
• Follow standard operating procedures per OEM direction when inspecting and noting flaws
• Adhere to quality inspection standards based upon each differing program quality standards
• Track, analyze, and chart C/M to Market Quality claims for Paint items
• Driving, detailing and staging vehicles during low volume periods
• Supporting department with quality maturation data after production has launched
• Communicating all data to Quality Manager in conjunction with quality management standards
• Interacting with OEM Supplier Quality teams while ensuring professional and prompt communication

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED required
• 1-3 years of exposure to paint, inspection or quality standards in automotive
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to drive manual transmission

Requires the following skills:

• Excellent communication, both oral and written. Must be able to communicate effectively via telephone, email and written means
• Must be able to multi-task and ensure follow up and follow through on required tasks
• High degree of organization and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Intermediate skills with computer applications (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.)
• Medical
• Vision
• 401k
• PTO
• Paid Holidays

Lifting Requirements:

• 10 – 50 lbs.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires moderate to high level of physical activity