Production Quality Inspector

ORANGE EV LLC•Kansas City, KS

About The Position

The Production Quality Inspector ensures the quality and compliance of Orange EV high-voltage batteries, electric powertrains, and vehicle assemblies. The role supports in-line and end-of-line inspections, with a focus on electrical and electronic components. It is hands-on and embedded in the production environment, working closely with the Quality Engineer and cross-functional teams including Production, Receiving Inspection, Process Engineering, and other Quality teams. The role requires 3+ years of experience, a strong grasp of technical specifications, and the ability to independently identify and document defects and support their resolution. The inspector conducts electrical assembly inspections, interprets schematics and drawings, maintains traceability and records, performs charger-system Pre-Delivery Inspections, documents non-conformances, and collaborates on corrective actions and continuous improvement. The position is described at Level II, with potential to progress to Level III within 18 months.

Requirements

3–4 years of QA/QC inspection experience for Level II.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
Familiarity with inspection SOPs, control plans, and checklists.
Basic to intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to support root cause analysis and troubleshoot defects.
Ability to work autonomously within defined guidelines.
Strong competence in documenting nonconformities and using Quality Management Systems or Microsoft Office to log data.
Understanding of battery technology, electric motors, high-voltage systems, and electric charging components.

Nice To Haves

QA/QC inspection experience in automotive or electrical manufacturing.
Background in sheet metal fabrication, coating, and/or electrical/electronic component assembly.
Awareness of CSA marks, ISO 9001, or IATF 16949 standards.
Growth potential to Level III within 18 months.

Responsibilities

Perform in-line and final inspections of electrical assemblies, including wiring harnesses, connectors, relays, sensors, and power distribution modules.
Use quality core tools such as inspection checklists, control plans, and inspection SOPs.
Interpret and apply electrical schematics and mechanical drawings to validate build accuracy.
Maintain traceability of serialized parts and assemblies, ensuring accurate documentation and data entry.
Perform Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) on charger systems to verify they meet required quality standards.
Document non-conformances and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Collaborate with Production, Process Engineering, and Quality teams to resolve quality issues in real time.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to quality-related training and awareness efforts.
Conduct in-line and end-of-line inspections, functional tests, and 100% inspections or apply sampling plans.
Make independent pass/fail decisions within defined guidelines.