Quality Assurance Auditor - Dyno Area

Polaris•Roseau, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Auditor - Dyno Area is responsible for ensuring that all products shipped to consumers meet or exceed expectations. This role aids other departments in improving business functions and performance by auditing and verifying critical manufacturing processes. The position involves reporting audit findings accurately to facilitate improvements in quality, productivity, and safety.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
One-year experience with basic gauging equipment (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, etc.) required.
Must have experience and a strong working knowledge of the production area this position is assigned to support (i.e. seats, engines, metal fabrication, etc.).
Must have a working knowledge of PC software programs (i.e. word processing, spreadsheets, database, email) including the ability to enter and retrieve data.
Must have working knowledge of the AS400 system.
Must have strong oral and written communication skills.
Must be able to manage conflict and solve problems independently.
Must have demonstrated organizational and leadership skills.
Must be responsible, enthusiastic, trustworthy, and able to work with minimum supervision.

Nice To Haves

Technical diploma or equivalent training preferred.
Previous inspection experience or related education preferred.
Forklift experience and certification preferred or ability to learn.

Responsibilities

Operate and audit production engines through the engine dynamometer (dyno) process to verify performance, durability, emissions, and compliance to engineering and quality specifications.
Provide actionable feedback to manufacturing and quality teams.
Monitor, record, and analyze dyno test data (torque, horsepower, RPM, temperatures, pressures, fuel flow, fault codes, etc.) to determine pass/fail status and identify trends or abnormal conditions.
Serve as a production quality gate through dyno testing, identifying mechanical, assembly, or component-related nonconformances and initiating containment actions using approved hold tag and escalation procedures.
Provide troubleshooting and root-cause support by communicating dyno findings to Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality teams and recommending process or build improvements based on test results.
Maintain accurate dyno and quality documentation, including test records, audit results, and other required quality system records.
Inspect and verify materials, components, and assemblies as they relate directly to dyno performance and test failures, ensuring conformance to specifications and tolerances.
Maintain dyno test equipment, instrumentation, and inspection tools to ensure safe operation, calibration integrity, and reliable data collection.
Support continuous improvement and lean initiatives, specifically related to dyno efficiency, defect prevention, data accuracy, and first-time quality.
Order dyno and QA lab supplies, prepare layouts and documentation, and maintain an organized, audit-ready dyno workspace.
Cross-train and support other quality functions as needed to ensure coverage and production flow.
Follow all safety requirements related to engine testing, fuel systems, high-temperature components, rotating equipment, and lockout/tagout procedures.
Work flexible hours or overtime as required.
Attend company-provided training.
Perform additional duties as needed while maintaining primary responsibility for dyno operations.
Maintain a neat and organized work area.