Quality Inspector

Nautique Boat Company; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Nautique Boat Company is seeking a Quality Inspector to support production and ensure adherence to the company's quality standards. The role focuses on verifying incoming materials, in-process checks, and final product quality through manual and visual inspections and documentation.

The position requires strong attention to detail, good communication, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and safe operation of the facility.

Qualifications

• Requires attention to detail and strong inspection discipline.
• Must be able to read and interpret orders and specifications.
• Proficiency with measurement tools and QC logs is expected.

Responsibilities

• Ensure QC procedures are followed during every production phase.
• Approve incoming materials via specs tests and reject nonconforming items.
• Approve in-process production and communicate adjustments to supervisor.
• Approve finished products and initiate rework if needed.
• Document inspection results and input data into the quality database.
• Maintain measurement equipment and report needed repairs.
• Uphold safety standards and regulatory compliance.
• Educate production teams on quality control findings and actions.
• Engage in cross-functional teams to drive quality improvements.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Quality systems

Ability to read orders

Education

High school diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Quality systems

Job description

Description

Job Description: Every boat that leaves the facility must meet or exceed Nautique's standards. This position assists production staff in finding solutions to problems and working with management to ensure the highest quality standards possible.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures that all the quality check procedures put in place by the company are followed during every production phase.
• Approves incoming materials by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, and rejecting and returning unacceptable materials.
• Approves in-process production by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, and communicating required adjustments to the production supervisor.
• Approves finished products by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; returning products for re-work; confirming re-work.
• Documents inspection results by completing reports and logs, summarizing re-work and waste, and inputting data into a quality database.
• Keeps measurement equipment operating by following operating instructions and calling for repairs as needed.
• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by following standards, procedures, and complying with legal regulations.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
• Accomplishes quality and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Enforces quality procedures and notes the corrective actions that are taken when needed.
• Educates the production team on quality control issues and works with department managers to improve overall company safety and product quality.
• Performs product/process analysis for quality improvement.
• Represents manufacturing on cross-functional teams.
• Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested including keeping the work area clean and orderly.
• Must comply with all OSHA and safety procedures.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

Skills and abilities for success in this position:

• Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, and visual.
• Excellent organizational skills and self-motivation.
• Ability to identify different models and read orders.
• Computer skills including Microsoft and ability to learn Quality programs.
• Some areas require added skills depending on QC location: Lamination, Gelcoat, Upholstery, Electrical & Water Testing; boat pulling, driving w/trailer; forklift certified.
• Ability to manage one's own time and respect the time of others.
• Ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Ability to work effectively individually or with a team.
• Ability to perform tasks under time pressure deadlines.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.

Knowledge, Education, and Experience include but are not limited to the following:

• 2 years' experience with boats/or at Nautique.
• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.
• Must be a licensed driver with a good driving record (subject to MVR).
• Ability to check boats and or parts in accordance with Nautique's Quality System.
• Must have strong attention to detail.

Physical and Work Requirements:

• Must be able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment where ambient air temperature can exceed outside air temperature.
• Must be able to bend at the waist and knees and stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to climb into and out of the interior of boats.
• Must be able to wear proper safety equipment as needed.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds when necessary.
• The ability to see details at close range.
• Be able to use and maintain small hand tools (grinder, scraper, razor knife, blower, etc.)