Trailer Assembly Quality Assurance Inspector

Stoughton Trailers, LLC; Stoughton (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoughton Trailers, LLC is seeking a Quality Inspector to join our production floor in Wisconsin. You will interpret engineering drawings and customer specs, inspect parts and completed trailers, and document outcomes with precision to ensure the highest quality.

You will operate inspection equipment, record pass/fail decisions, support corrective actions, and communicate out-of-spec conditions to managers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; education/experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Inspect parts, sub-assemblies, and completed trailers for conformance to drawings and specs.
• Record pass/fail decisions and document nonconformances with clear reasons.
• Utilize inspection equipment to evaluate quality and safety.
• Support corrective actions when acceptance or quality thresholds are not met.
• Communicate out-of-spec conditions promptly to managers on the line.
• Maintain daily off-the-line status reports for all units exiting sub-assembly and final assembly.
• Participate in training on trailer specifications, drawings, and quality procedures.

Skills

Quality Inspection

Quality Control

English fluency

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Brake test machine

Light tester

ABS tester

Tape measure

Wrench set

Man lift

Job description

What you'll do

Step onto our production floor where trailers take shape, and champion quality from the first sub-assembly to the final unit rolling off the line. You'll interpret engineering drawings and company/customer specifications, then put parts, sub-assemblies, and completed trailers to the test - verifying they meet exacting standards and documenting outcomes with precision.

Day-to-day impact

• Partner on the trailer assembly line and in sub-assembly areas to monitor designated checkpoints set by the Quality Assurance Manager.
• Use inspection and test equipment - including brake test machine, light tester, man lift, bumper jack, ABS tester, wrenches, and tape measure to evaluate quality and safety.
• Confirm that components and builds align with drawings, standards, and specifications for both company and customer requirements.
• Record pass/fail decisions, sign off on appropriate forms, and clearly capture reasons for any nonconformance.
• Support management in driving corrective actions when acceptance, reliability, or quality thresholds are not met.
• Communicate promptly with assembly line managers about out-of-spec conditions - especially recurring issues that appear on more than one unit.
• Maintain daily "off-the-line" status reports for all units exiting sub-assembly and final assembly.
• Provide ongoing product quality appraisals to leaders whose teams directly shape the finished trailer.
• Work safely, efficiently, and productively while following company policies and procedures; contribute to a collaborative, quality-first culture.
• Maintain reliable attendance and be available for mandatory overtime when required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (education and/or experience considered).
• Mandatory: FHWA (Federal Highway Administration) test and re-certification every two years.
• Basic computer proficiency; fluent in English (spoken and written); bilingual abilities are a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to collaborate effectively with hourly manufacturing employees and all levels of management.

Core strengths

• Detail orientation - digging into root causes, not just symptoms.
• Motivation - driven to improve and follow through.
• Organization - systematic and orderly approach to work.

Training you'll receive

• New-hire orientation.
• Company-provided instruction on trailer specifications, engineering drawings, and quality-check procedures.
• Hands-on training to operate measuring and test equipment.
• Equipment operation training may include: Utility/Golf Cart; Aerial Lifts - Genie/Wave/Manlifts.

Proficiency expected

• Quality Inspection Experience
• Quality Control Experience

Accessibility

Above is a list of the most important responsibilities and functions, which are essential to the position. Employees must be able to perform these essential functions satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Accommodations will be evaluated and provided to eligible employees on a case by case basis, depending on the employee's medical restrictions, work availability, the nature of the position, the position's essential functions and other relevant factors.