B Shift Quality Inspector

@ Challenge Manufacturing

Who We Are

Challenge Manufacturing’s mission is to manufacture with operational excellence by empowering our employee-owners. As a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, we drive innovative solutions for future mobility. At Challenge, the best ideas come from individual unique perspectives combined with teamwork and shared values of safety, ownership, and teamwork.

One of the largest employee-owned automotive companies in North America, Challenge offers an ESOP program that grants shares to all employee-owners annually as an additional retirement benefit.

Who We Want

This role is for a B Shift Quality Inspector. The candidate will monitor and measure products on the manufacturing floor, document quality checks in Plex (ERP), and perform general utility work as needed.

What You'll Do

• Support daily and weekly production requirements at the plant.
• Inspect and gage raw or welded parts following operator checklists.
• Verify first piece inspection and adherence to quality standards.
• Support quality processes during internal and external quality failures.
• Ensure proper packaging of parts per customer requirements.
• Perform daily Layered Process Audits (LPA) and monitor quality alerts.
• Maintain work area safety and cleanliness with housekeeping duties.
• Cross train on various work centers as required and complete documentation.

When and Where

This is a B Shift position from 4:00PM to 2:30AM, Monday to Friday (with some weekends required). The role is located at our plant in Northlake, Texas.

What You Need to Have

• Must be 18 years or older.
• At least 6 months of quality experience; one year manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to stand for 8-10 hours and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Experience using quality inspection tools and reading job element sheets.
• PC skills including keyboard and mouse proficiency.
• Fluency in English for effective communication.

What We Offer

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, HSA with employer contributions, FSAs, company-paid short-term disability and life insurance, 401k match, ESOP shares, tuition reimbursement, referral bonus, incentive programs, and paid time off. Note that benefits may vary with the position.

Key skills/competency

• Quality Inspection
• Manufacturing
• Auditing
• Plex ERP
• Measurement
• Gaging
• Documentation
• Teamwork
• Safety
• Process Compliance