Vehicle Quality Inspector

Harlan Global Manufacturing, LLC; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Harlan Global Manufacturing, LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector to perform dimensional receiving inspections, verify component specifications, and test electrical systems on vehicle assemblies.

You will conduct gage calibration, maintain measurement equipment such as CMMs, calipers, micrometers, and optical comparators, and document all results to ensure compliance with quality standards and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Must read blueprints and interpret critical, major, and minor characteristics
• Must understand measurement terminology and scales
• Must identify non-conforming material and report findings
• Ability to run CMM programs and edit them as needed
• Proficient in metrology and using inspection equipment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional receiving inspection of all components
• Ensure components are inspected and tightened per specifications
• Test electrical and warning systems
• Conduct gage calibration and maintain calibration records
• Document inspection results and calibration data
• Report inspection outcomes and react to findings
• Maintain gage recall program data and storage
• Identify and dispose of test pieces as required
• Assist Assembly with approved components
• Support ISO audits and safety compliance
• Execute special tests including Fit and Function and Capability Studies
• Perform Gage R&R studies

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Reading blueprints

Quality mindset

Tools

CMM

Optical comparator

Height gage

Surface plates

Calipers

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Gage blocks

Job description

Description

• Dimensional receiving inspection of all components
• Ensure all components on vehicle are inspected and tightened per specifications
• Test electrical and warning systems
• Test drive vehicles for set hours before green tagging (accommodation due to health concerns) You will conduct other duties such as inspection of fire extinguishers, conduct ISO audits or other work as deemed by Quality Manager
• Documentation and storage of inspection results and calibration results
• Report and reacting to inspection results and calibration results
• Data entry, storage, archiving and maintenance of gage recall program
• Identification, storage and disposal of test pieces
• Incoming component lot acceptance or rejection
• Adherence to laboratory housekeeping and safety requirements
• Supplying Assembly Department with approved components
• Segregation and identification of rejected component lots
• Special tests and duties including but not limited to:
• Fit and Function Testing
• Capability Studies

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Dimensional receiving inspection of all components
• Ensure all components on vehicle are inspected and tightened per specifications
• Test electrical and warning systems
• Test drive vehicles for set hours before green tagging (accommodation due to health concerns) You will conduct other duties such as inspection of fire extinguishers, conduct ISO audits or other work as deemed by Quality Manager
• Documentation and storage of inspection results and calibration results
• Report and reacting to inspection results and calibration results
• Data entry, storage, archiving and maintenance of gage recall program
• Identification, storage and disposal of test pieces
• Incoming component lot acceptance or rejection
• Adherence to laboratory housekeeping and safety requirements
• Supplying Assembly Department with approved components
• Segregation and identification of rejected component lots
• Special tests and duties including but not limited to:
• Fit and Function Testing
• Capability Studies
• Gage R&R Studies

Requirements

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Requires solid critical thinking and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of office software, organizational abilities and strong attention to detail
• A proven track record of success that includes administrative, management, facilities, creative problem-solving and business partner experience is desired
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
• Professional, outgoing, guest-service related oriented manner
• Ability to interact with a wide variety of individuals
• Must be able to read and interpret blue prints and know definitions of critical, major, and minor characteristics
• Strong knowledge of basic mathematics
• Must know basic quality terms, definitions, and concepts
• Must understand types of measurement, measurement terminology, and the types and differences of measurement scales
• Must understand traceability (product, material, and collaboration)
• Must be able to identify and report non-conforming material
• Must be able to run CMM programs, interpret data, make machining directional changes, and make minor CMM program edits
• Must be professional and proficient in metrology and skill sets listed
• Working knowledge and experience using CMM, optical comparator, height gage, surface plates, calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, gage blocks, computerized gages, etc.
• Sitting Squatting, Walking, bending 8-10 hours per day
• Must be able to lift 15 lbs or more
• Must be able to work in different weather conditions
• Exposure to production environment
• Remain calm and professional during stressful situations
• Must be friendly, courteous, service-oriented, and flexible and enjoy working with a variety of staff
• Must be detail-oriented and work effectively under pressure while meeting all applicable deadlines and benchmarks
• Must be able to work independently and productively with minimum supervision
• Must work well under pressure
• Must be able to manage multiple projects
• Must be willing to ensure entire environment is not only setting standards but meeting standards