Body Shop Quality Gate Inspector - 3rd Shift

Mercedes-Benz Vans•Charleston, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Conduct in-process quality inspections of vans, identify vehicle defects, and enter inspection results into the appropriate computer systems. Communicate effectively with production personnel to raise awareness of quality issues and support effective resolution. The current openings are for third shift. Shift hours may change based on business needs, and employees may be required to work on first, second, or third shift for training purposes. Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC produces Sprinter and eSprinter vans for the U.S. and Canadian markets. The company describes opportunities for professional and personal growth through training and career development, and emphasizes collaborative work environments and an inclusive workplace.

Requirements

2–3 years of manufacturing process experience.
Basic computer, writing, and language skills, including the ability to enter data into a computer without assistance.
Ability to work in teams and with minimal supervision.
People and persuasion skills, including assertiveness in difficult situations.
Ability to conduct inspections within the established takt time.
Ability to read and comprehend inspection checklists and locate inspection areas.

Nice To Haves

Inspection experience preferred.
Significant MBV product knowledge.
Knowledge of quality inspection methods.
Basic computer skills, including use of MS Office.

Responsibilities

Read and understand checklist inspection points and locate the targeted areas for inspection.
Identify, evaluate, and determine defect severity using the Van Benchmark Catalog NQ rating scale.
Conduct inspections within the established takt time.
Enter defects into QSYS and on FBK, and clear defects in both systems as appropriate.
Inspect FBKs for conformance to stamping requirements.
Identify the process owner for a defect and communicate with them.
Verify defect corrections when corrected in-station.
Determine the next process step for vehicles with defects in the light tunnel or EOL only.
Enter inspection results into the appropriate computer systems and communicate quality issues to production personnel.