Quality Assurance Auditor (SYO)

SUMMARY

The Quality Assurance Auditor focuses on activities designed to maintain and improve overall product quality in several key areas: vehicle build quality, Pre Delivery Inspection (PDI), and accessory installations as performed by the Vehicle Processing Center (VPC) processor.

Must be able to accommodate a rotating work schedule as highlighted below.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES


* Inspects vehicles and generates reports on deficiencies.


* Maintains and applies thorough knowledge of vehicle features and functions to better understand vehicle operations


* Judges accessory installation compliance against Subaru of America's (SOA's) standards.


* Performs teardown audits to confirm hidden aspects of complex installations, including critical wire harness routing and tie-off points.


* Verifies Vehicle Processing Center (VPC) Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) process compliance through observation and test audits.


* Assesses identified quality concerns against SOA Shipping Quality Standards.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES


* Performs minor vehicle diagnosis and repairs.


* Guides others in all facets of the VPC PDI process as needed


* Assists in the development of accessory training materials.


* Participates in new accessory installation trials.


* Participates in new-model-launch-related programs.

REQUIRED SKILLS


* High School Diploma and at least two (2) years of relevant experience in automotive industry related to technical/quality evaluations.


* Associates degree from an accredited college or university or ASE certification (ASE G1 or similar certifications) preferred.


* Ability to influence small groups in specific tasks.


* Ability to complete projects without supervision.


* Basic mechanical ability; some specific Subaru knowledge preferred.


* Ability to evaluate quality exceptions impartially and consistently.


* Ability to interact with a variety of individuals, groups, and companies.


* Ability to attend off-site technical training classes.


* Computer skills to include PowerPoint, digital imaging manipulation, bar code scan tool data logging, and service and parts manual online access and research.


* Ability to work shift hours and limited overtime (to include weekends) as required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 2 to 4 years' experience and associate's degree preferred.

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification preferred in absence of an associate's degree.

WORK ENVIRONMENT


* Schedule: Ability to work a rotating schedule inclusive of 3rd shift.

Facility operates 2 Shifts, 24 hours Monday through Friday: 6 AM-4:30PM, 4 PM-2:30 AM (there may be some weekend work based on business need).


* Physical Demands: Lifting up to 50 lbs.

Walking, bending, and long periods on feet.

(Physical Required)


* Internal Work Environment: All weather conditions, all times of the year, inside and outside of buildings


* Required Trav...