motor vehicle assembly inspector

Description

Motor vehicle assembly inspectors use measuring and testing equipment to inspect and monitor motor vehicle assemblies to ensure conformity to engineering and manufacturing specifications, quality, and safety standards and regulations. They detect malfunction and damage and inspect repair work. They also provide detailed inspection documentation and recommend action where problems are discovered.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

quality standards quality assurance procedures engineering processes vehicle type-approval European vehicle type-approval legislation mechanics of motor vehicles mechanics electromechanics vehicle electrical systems engineering principles automotive diagnostic equipment defense system

Practical Skills

supervise motor vehicles manufacture write inspection reports manage health and safety standards read standard blueprints use technical documentation monitor manufacturing quality standards inspect quality of products conduct performance tests read engineering drawings create solutions to problems notify supervisor perform test run prepare audit activities use automotive diagnostic equipment use testing equipment provide homologation management services recommend product improvements analyse production processes for improvement apply statistical analysis techniques operate precision measuring equipment execute analytical mathematical calculations supervise work record test data liaise with engineers lead inspections maintain test equipment send faulty equipment back to assembly line issue licences manage maintenance operations supervise staff act as contact person during equipment incident