Quality Control

Position Summary

The Quality Control Associate is responsible for inspecting boats, components, and manufacturing processes throughout production to ensure products meet company quality standards, specifications, and customer expectations. This position works closely with production personnel, supervisors, and management to identify defects, document quality issues, and help ensure that all boats are built to the highest standards before moving to the next stage of production or final delivery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect boats, components, and finished products throughout various stages of the manufacturing process.

• Perform visual and physical inspections to identify defects, inconsistencies, damage, or workmanship issues.

• Verify that materials, installations, and finished products meet established quality standards and specifications.

• Identify, document, and communicate quality concerns to appropriate supervisors and production personnel.

• Conduct inspections of fiberglass, gelcoat, upholstery, electrical systems, plumbing, hardware, and other boat components as assigned.

• Verify proper installation, fit, finish, and functionality of components.

• Complete quality control checklists, inspection reports, and other required documentation accurately.

• Work with production teams to identify root causes of recurring quality issues and recommend corrective actions.

• Perform re-inspections to verify that identified issues have been properly corrected.

• Monitor production processes and report opportunities for improvement.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and quality control guidelines.

• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Previous experience in quality control, manufacturing, or boat building preferred.

• Knowledge of boat construction, materials, and manufacturing processes is a plus.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify quality issues.

• Ability to read and follow work instructions, specifications, and inspection checklists.

• Good communication and problem-solving skills.

• Basic computer skills for completing inspection reports and documentation.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.

• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb as needed to inspect boats.

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to fiberglass, dust, noise, and varying temperatures.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed.

• Ability to safely access and inspect various areas of boats, including compartments and interior spaces.