Inspector Quality

REV Group, Inc.•Ephrata, PA

About The Position

Spartan Emergency Response (Spartan ER) is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of custom emergency response vehicles, cabs, and chassis. Driven by a commitment to quality and innovation, Spartan and its portfolio of brands Spartan Fire Apparatus and Chassis, Smeal Fire Apparatus, and Ladder Tower (LT) offer a broad range of apparatus to meet specific requirements and demands of the fire service industry. Spartan has a rich history in fire apparatus manufacturing with over 250 years of combined experience. Spartan Emergency Response is part of the larger REV Group (NYSE: REVG), a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles for the fire & emergency and recreation markets. REV Group’s extensive vehicle line-up includes models such as ambulances, fire trucks, terminal trucks, RV’s and much more. Our 5,000+ employees continuously demonstrate their commitment to building innovative and reliable vehicles that our customers can depend on whether for a family trip across the U.S. or when responding to an emergency. Rev Group is a veteran friendly employer and hires over 200 veterans and or those transferring out of the military each year. SCOPE: The Quality Technician tests and inspects the manufactured product to ensure the quality standards and functionality for the vehicles built by Ephrata site meet all customer and statutory/regulatory requirements. The Quality technician may also monitor the inspection and testing activities of the production floor, or set up equipment to monitor product conformance.

Requirements

Must possess advanced problem-solving skills from identification through root cause resolution.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in the operation or maintenance of Fire Apparatus, or equivalent. Must have thorough product knowledge, including functional operation
Critical situations are common requiring superior judgment and consistency with company policy.
Must understand and be able to follow documented Test and Inspection Procedures.
Must be able to operate electronic diagnostic machinery
Knowledge of computer skills (Data Entry, Word, Excel and Outlook)
Ability to effectively communicate and interact with customers and fellow employees, and ability to work in difficult situations. Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of FAA and NFPA
Obtain CDL license (Class A or B) within 12 months
High school graduate or General Education Diploma
Attention to detail
Strong work ethic

Responsibilities

Provide daily support to plant production and manufacturing operations
Perform complete pre-inspections, test drives, and quality audits
Test functionality of pumps, ladders, and all other related equipment
Perform NFPA testing, Foam testing, FAA testing, Road testing, and other statutory testing
Inspect product to ensure product meets standards and other requirements as defined
Audit prints, shop orders, change orders, etc., to ensure product is built to documented customer requirements.
Conduct NDT weld inspection using magnetic particles, liquid dye penetration, etc.
Ensure manufacturing quality records are complete and legible.
Prepare ROPC’s and certificates of conformance and test results
Document non-conformances and verify rework.
Consistently exercises discretion and judgment in the performance of work.
Provide instruction and advice to production employees, dealers and customers on proper methods for inspection and testing.
Demonstrate functionality and operation of apparatus for dealers and customers, as required.
Work with 3rd party testers (UL) to perform tests, document results, and ensure product meets requirements.
Actively participate in lean/continuous improvement of products and processes to better serve the customer and improve operations.
Enter and maintain quality assurance database
Utilize problem solving skills from identification through root cause resolution.
Provide feedback to manufacturing / production regarding any non-conformances.
Perform or assist with any operations, as required or directed, to maintain workflow or respond to production requirements.