QA Audit Technician - First Shift

International Motors, LLC•San Antonio, TX

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The QA Audit Technician conducts internal audits for the International San Antonio Manufacturing Plant and supports TVL and program truck operations. The role identifies quality concerns, ensures compliance with standards, and drives corrective actions to improve customer satisfaction. It works within a manufacturing environment and follows the Production & Logistics (P&L) Way, work instructions, position standards, and operating procedures. The technician performs high-quality standard work, supports safe operations and continuous improvement, assists with technical problem solving, and helps keep production running. The position requires completion of a 13-week IVAT certification course and flexibility to support production recovery days, overtime, and occasional Friday or weekend coverage. The first-shift schedule is Monday through Thursday, 5:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; schedules and start times may vary with business needs.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in quality inspection or quality control.
Successful completion of a 13-week IVAT certification course.
Legally authorized on an unrestricted basis to work in the United States; the employer does not anticipate providing employment-related work sponsorship.
Ability to work different shifts and overtime as needed.
Ability to meet the listed physical and environmental demands, including lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 15–45 pounds; using vibrating tools; operating lifts or motor vehicles; and potentially working outdoors.
Ability to distinguish basic colors and shades and meet depth-perception requirements.

Nice To Haves

Consistent team mindset and positive attitude.
Initiative and effective problem-solving skills.
Clear communication to ensure expected results.
Customer focus and results orientation.
Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Conduct internal audits for STX and support TVL and program truck operations.
Identify quality concerns, ensure compliance with standards, and drive corrective actions to improve customer satisfaction.
Follow verbal and written standard work instructions, position standards, and standard operating procedures within the P&L Way.
Train team members on P&L Way attitudes and behaviors, core values, attendance, the 100% mindset, and “Right from me” behavior.
Promote safe work behavior, use required safety equipment and PPE, follow safety guidelines, and identify, correct, or escalate unsafe conditions.
Comply with EHS requirements and report hazards, environmental risks, and incidents; operate equipment safely and help maintain a safe, environmentally responsible workplace.
Demonstrate mastery of departmental core and critical processes, optimize processes, resolve complex issues, and mentor other employees.
Adjust, repair, or perform recovery at any position, including downstream positions, when requested and according to crash routines.
Meet workstation, area, and process competency or certification standards in the department skills matrix.
Execute standard work within takt, use Andon appropriately, identify deviations, and communicate issues promptly; support team members to keep the line running.
Contribute to continuous improvement and problem-solving efforts, identify needed improvements, and update standard work instructions when requested.
Perform extended safety or quality checks when requested.
Partner with engineering on new solutions and new product introductions.
Maintain safety, normal situation, 5S, workspace organization, and housekeeping standards.
Facilitate issues and targets on the RTM board and take responsibility for countermeasures and actions.
Assist the Team Lead with deviation escalations and technical problem solving.
Keep the Team Lead and Supervisor informed of issues or challenges and perform other duties as assigned.