Quality Inspector - Nikola Corporation

Overview:

Nikola Motor Company’s goal is to transform and disrupt the transportation industry in America. We constantly seek talented and motivated individuals possessing a proven track record of excellence to join our team. Become part of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to transform the transportation industry.

 

Nikola is seeking an energetic and motivated individual to become a Quality Inspector located in our Coolidge manufacturing facility. This role will report directly to the Quality Inspection Supervisor. In this role, you will be responsible for the inspection of the product during the assembly, functional test, and release manufacturing stages to ensure Nikola standards are met.

 

You will work in a team-based environment to achieve quality and manufacturing goals.  As the Quality Inspector will support other quality activities such as material incoming inspection, torque checks, process audits, quarantine operations, metrology measurements, quality feedback, and improvement strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a high-quality relationship with the manufacturing team, and be personable and effective in verbal and written communication.
• Execute product and process validation/inspection plans in a fast-paced environment.
• Inspect, test, or measure components, products, and materials being produced.
• Identify and contain suspect defective material.
• Initiate and participate in quality-related continuous improvement (Kaizen) projects.
• Communicate emerging and trending quality issues to prevent negative impact on the factory.
• Identify and differentiate between defect types, and determine the severity of a defect and the required response.

Qualifications:

• Manufacturing/assembly/quality process and/or automotive repair and/or mechanical experience (+2 years preferred).
• High-volume manufacturing experience.
• Problem-solving experience.
• Experience with measurement and inspection tools.
• Kaizen / continuous improvement process experience.
• Knowledge of statistical process control/control charts.
• Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Physical stamina to (including but not limited to) stand, kneel, bend, push, pull, etc.
• Comprehension of and adherence to safety & policy practices.

Current Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. 

EEO Statement:Nikola Corporation™ is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, age, sex, ancestry, marital status, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, medical condition, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other classification protected by state or federal law.