Quality Inspection Supervisor

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 the Quality Inspection Supervisor. This role will report directly to the Plant Quality Functional Leader. In this role the Quality Inspection Supervisor will be responsible for the daily staffing of resources in the vehicle inspection area, training the inspectors on the various inspections required throughout the process as well as reporting audit findings to the Plant. The Quality Inspection Supervisor will be the conduit for quality inspection findings to the manufacturing team and therefore must be able to clearly articulate the details of the audit findings.

Responsibilities

• Foster a collaborative working relationship, centered around quality, with the manufacturing team.
• Support manufacturing “Built in Quality” initiative by providing detailed quality inspection findings to ensure 100% compliance.
• Execute product and process validation/inspection plans according to broader quality management plan.
• Identify, contain and assist in the repair of vehicle defects.
• Channel customer and service feedback into inspection processes.
• Inspect, test, and measure components and vehicles within the manufacturing facility.
• Initiate and participate in quality-related continuous improvement (Kaizen) projects.
• Develop, maintain, and improve training program for the inspection staff.
• Report inspection findings to plant management and attend daily production support meetings.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience (Engineering discipline preferred)
• Manufacturing/assembly/quality process experience (+2 years preferred)
• High volume manufacturing experience
• Problem solving experience (RCA, 5 Why, Fish Bone, etc.)
• Kaizen / continuous improvement process experience
• Knowledge of statistical process control/control charts
• Ability to effectively lead in conventional and unconventional organizational structures.
• Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Physical stamina to (including but not limited to) stand, kneel, bend, push, pull, reach, grip, lift, etc.
• Comprehension of and adherence to safety & policy practices
  
  

Candidates must have current U.S. work authorization or be TN eligible from Mexico or Canada. This position is not eligible for CPT or OPT.

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.