RV Pre-Delivery Quality Inspector

Winnebago Industries, Inc.; Forest City (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnebago Industries, Inc. is seeking an Inspector – Pre-Delivery-Inspection to ensure each motorhome meets quality, safety, and regulatory standards before release.

You’ll perform interior/exterior inspections, functional testing, and document results, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive improvements. The role requires detailed inspection skills, familiarity with RVIA standards, and the ability to interpret specifications.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze inspection data and understand its impact on product quality, production efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify defects and assess quality risks.
• Effective collaboration and communication across production, engineering, and quality teams.
• Proficiency with inspection tools, measurement devices, tablets, and digital quality systems.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications, production documentation, and inspection requirements.
• Ability to work independently while managing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Previous or current QCTM certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive interior, exterior, and functional inspections of motorhomes to verify compliance with quality, safety, regulatory, and company standards.
• Perform functional testing and validation of various QCTMs, coach systems, and components to verify proper operation, identify defects, and ensure compliance with quality and performance standards.
• Follow established inspection procedures, control plans, and quality checkpoints to identify defects, nonconformances, and potential risks to product quality.
• Accurately document inspection and testing results using tablets, Travelers (QCTMs), and applicable quality systems.
• Communicate quality concerns, recurring defects, and process deviations to production leadership and appropriate support teams.
• Escalate quality issues, control plan failures, and safety concerns through established procedures.
• Verify that corrective actions have been completed and confirm issues are resolved prior to product release.
• Interpret product specifications, engineering documentation, build requirements, and customer configurations to ensure compliance with established standards.
• Apply knowledge of RVIA standards and applicable codes related to electrical, plumbing, LP gas systems, and vehicle safety requirements.
• Utilize inspection tools and measurement devices to evaluate workmanship, fit and finish, functionality, and overall product quality.
• Support root cause investigations by providing detailed inspection data, testing results, and observations to production and quality teams.
• Maintain a safe work environment by following all safety policies, PPE requirements, and hazard awareness procedures.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and leadership teams to improve processes, reduce defects, and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Assist in training and mentoring team members on inspection standards, quality expectations, testing procedures, and defect identification as needed.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of production line layouts, manufacturing processes, and inspection requirements.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Reading specifications

Independent work

QCTM certifications preferred

Tools

Tablets

Digital quality systems

Inspection tools

Measurement devices

Job description

Winnebago Industries, Inc. is seeking an Inspector – Pre-Delivery-Inspection to ensure each motorhome meets quality, safety, and regulatory standards before release.

You’ll perform interior/exterior inspections, functional testing, and document results, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive improvements. The role requires detailed inspection skills, familiarity with RVIA standards, and the ability to interpret specifications.