Quality Assurance Inspector

Quality Resident Inspector Job Description

I. General Summary:

Quality Resident Inspector - This is an hourly (non-exempt) position reporting to the Quality Engineers and/or Manager at Systems Automotive Interiors Alabama (SAIA). SAIA is a Tier 1 seat supplier to Mazda Toyota Manufacturing. To learn more about SAIA, visit our website at www.sai-al.com.

The inspector is responsible for the product’s quality assuring that product meet customer specification. The Inspector will train at SAIA, but primarily report to Mazda Toyota Manufacturing daily once initial training is complete.

This position works second shift - 7 pm to 3:45 am or until production number has been met. This is a fixed schedule; no rotations.

II. Essential Job Function:

• Function as liaison, primary window person keeping lines of communication open between SAIA and the Customer.
• Support trouble shooting activities of quality issues during root cause analysis problem solving activity.
• Conduct receiving part inspection of product within Receiving Inspection as allowed.
• Inspects seats visually for cosmetic defects according to customer standard.
• Recognize and escalate quality issues appropriately within organization and according to severity.
• Follow up / confirmation of Customer quality condition, verify defect occurrence, and ensure clear problem description is captured.
• Understands all SAIA policies and procedures.
• Maintain and administer compliance of SAIA’s Rules and Policies

III. Qualifications/Requirements

Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. required.

Experience: One to two years’ experience in a manufacturing environment desired.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check and motor vehicle check.

Must have a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation.

Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Personal/Technical Skills:
A. Strong attention to detail.

B. Strong leadership skills and ability.

C. Strong Customer service orientation.

D. Show and maintain professionalism.

E. Highly motivated, ambitious self-starter.

F. Demonstrates understanding of customer’s standard for seat inspection.

G. Must be able to work independently.

Language: Good verbal and written communication skills.

IV. Work Environment

Plant: Standard automotive plant environment with moderate noise level. Personal Protective Equipment such as safety glasses, steel toe shoes, head protection, etc. is required.

V. Physical Demands
While preforming duties of this job, the team member is required to talk, see, hear, walking and standing for extended periods. Occasionally lifting of 30 lbs.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to identify the general nature and level of work performed by Team Members in this classification, as well as certain essential job functions. It is not intended, and should not be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of Team Members assigned to this job. To qualify for this job, however, a Team Member must be able to perform its essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Under no circumstances may this job description be construed as altering the at-will nature of the employment relationship between SAIA and any Team Member.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21