Autocar Trucks

Quality Technician

Autocar Trucks  •  Hagerstown, MD (Hybrid)  •  2 hours ago
Apply
AI can make mistakes so check important info. Chat history is never stored.

Job Description

Autocar®, LLC, headquartered in Hagerstown, Indiana, is a leading manufacturer of severe duty trucks. With a steady stream of innovations to their Xpeditor® line - ranging from improved ergonomic cabs and integrated controls to a new hybrid-drive refuse truck - Autocar has staked out a position as the industry's technology and innovation leader. Moreover, they have forged strong partnerships with the leading suppliers in the business, including, Allison®, Cummins®, ArvinMeritor®, Hendrickson®, and others.

You will be responsible for managingsupplier quality as it relates to daily production. This includes the investigation of suspect material, ensuring the proper processing of rejected material, including the administration of SCAR (Supplier Corrective Action Request), RMA’s, Scrap, etc. This includes daily checks of the multiple reject areas, ensuring suspect parts are tagged appropriately, then working with Materials to have that materials moved physically and systematically to the reject area.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

  • Act as the specific subject matter expert (SME) and owner of the documented process.
  • Identify opportunities to improveaccuracy and the overall process.
  • Work closely with the operations manager to identify, report and solve problems.
  • Optimize and organize reject quarantine area based on point of use and volume.
  • Drive “Plan for Every Part” transformation and mentality as it relates to suspect material and it’s proper handling.
  • Communicate clear instructions to team members.
  • Createand maintain hourly/daily/weekly/monthly metrics and report daily on the same.

Education and Experience

  • 3yearsof relevant work experience in a quality related field.

Skills

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
  • Proven ability to drive cohesion and collaboration among many different people & functions
  • Confidence, presence, and credibility to command the respect of colleagues and senior stakeholders, especially withinoperational departments
  • Adaptable / Flexible - being open to change in response to new information, different or unexpected circumstances
  • Organizational skills, with ability to manage competing priorities
  • Strong Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and MRP system

Physical Requirements

  • Capable of wearing task specific personal protective equipment which may include dust mask, air purifying respirator(i.e., half and/or full faced),safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, and ear protection.
  • Capable of meeting OSHA standards for manual lifting guidelines: < 50lbs
  • While performing the duties of thisjobit is required to stand, walk, and use hands to operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands or arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch when necessary forjobactivity.
  • Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods.
  • The ability to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures.

Location:

This role will be located onsite at our Hagerstown, IN facility.

What You’ll Get

  • Competitive compensation that recognizes your skills, experience, and impact.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life and AD&D insurance, and short-term and long-term disability to support your well-being.
  • 401(k) with a company match to help you invest in your future.
  • Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays to rest, recharge, and maintain work-life balance.
  • A high-impact role with real ownership.

Job Duties Disclaimer:
The duties and responsibilities outlined here are representative but not exhaustive of the tasks that the employee maybe requiredto perform. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other tasks as necessary to meet business needs.


Equal Employment Opportunity:
Autocaris an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable Accommodations (ADA Compliance):

Autocar complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Employees who require assistance or accommodation should contact Human Resources

Autocar Trucks

About Autocar Trucks

Autocar is the only American truck manufacturer focused on trucks for severe-duty vocational applications. But above all, Autocar is focused on our customers: We don’t just build trucks, we provide a complete tool - a whole system - that helps our customers to be more successful and to achieve their challenging objectives.

Our slogan, “Always Up®” isn’t just some fancy promise – it’s a state of mind. Always Up means we work intimately with our customers so that every single one of our trucks is purpose-built to fit the specific needs of their business and stay in service. Always Up also means our Autocar Solutions® 24/7 service command center solves our customers'​ technical issues and coordinates our network of hundreds of authorized Autocar service locations across the United States and Canada.

Autocar’s hundreds of customers include every national waste-hauling fleet, major cities such as Chicago, Los Angeles, Houston, Miami, and Charlotte, and many of the largest retailers and freight handlers in North America.

With a steady stream of innovations ranging from improved ergonomic cabs, enhanced safety and productivity, and unsurpassed body-chassis integration, Autocar has staked out a position as the industry's technology and innovation leader.

We have a demanding legacy to live up to: Autocar is the oldest motor vehicle manufacturer in the United States and built America's first truck, in 1899. The many technical innovations first introduced by Autocar which are now standard in all cars and trucks around the world, plus its focus on custom-engineering trucks for the most demanding applications, led to Autocar’s reputation among truck professionals in the 20th Century as the "World's Finest"​.

A proudly American-owned company, Autocar is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama and is affiliated with GVW Group, based in Highland Park, Illinois.

Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Birmingham, Alabama
Year Founded
1897
Social Media