Automotive Quality Inspector Trainer (Manheim)

Cox Automotive • Fontana, CA

224d • $25 - $38

About The Position

At Manheim (a Cox Automotive company), we're hiring a Quality Inspector Trainer. An Inspector Trainer serves as the linchpin of the Inspections team, delivering top-notch service to clients on-site. Their mission? To provide precise, comprehensive documentation of a vehicle's overall condition. This documentation plays a pivotal role in ensuring clients vehicles are primed for seamless sale, both in-lane and online.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and 7 years of related experience; Any degree and 5 years of related experience; or 9 years of experience in related field.
• Ability to drive standard and automatic transmission vehicles.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong technical aptitude; body, paint and mechanical repair knowledge.
• Mastery of unibody and full-frame vehicles.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask, follow directions and take instructions.
• Basic computer skills.
• Successful completion of Manheim ICP Inspector Level IV written/field exam; Basic Inspections, Vehicle Grading, Repair Recommendations & Frame Merit Certifications required.
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for prolonged periods of time; ability to bend, stoop, squat or kneel; ability to lift and hold at least 10 lbs at waist level for an extended period of time; ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Mastery in VIN recognition; accurate notation of vehicle options, equipment, odometer readings, and functionality.
• Identifying damage, missing parts, mechanical issues, and wear and tear.
• Estimating repair costs and pricing parts using Mitchell Collision Estimate Guides (certification required).
• Recommending labor actions, pricing, and severity.
• Assessing value-added options, mechanical conditions, and fluid levels.
• Documenting vehicle condition in a Vehicle Condition Report.
• Completing inspections, data entry, and digital photo collection per guidelines.
• Test driving and grading vehicles using Manheim's Grade Scale when applicable.
• Travel to client locations and auctions, auditing condition reports and performing field inspections.
• Verify vehicle information based on work orders, inspect interior and exterior for damage, missing parts, and mechanical issues.
• Maintain a professional appearance for audits, field visits, and inspector training sessions.
• Utilize ECR tools and ensure proficiency with job-relevant software and web applications.
• Take accurate vehicle and damage photos, match them to vehicles, and upload them to the server.
• Maintain knowledge of all relevant policies and ensure compliance.
• Prepare daily activity reports for management and perform day-end procedures efficiently.
• Handle special projects and maintain familiarity with system and policy updates.

Benefits

• Referral bonuses for new eligible technician referrals.
• 30+ days of paid vacation and company holidays for full-time employees.
• Great healthcare benefits from day 1 with multiple options available.
• 10 days of free child or senior care through Care.com membership.
• Generous 401(k) retirement plans with up to 8% company match.
• Career growth through Cox Auto University training, GED reimbursement, free ASE training/certification.
• Employee discounts on hundreds of items.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
• Education Level: High school or GED