Quality Inspector

Job Type


Full-time

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.)