Founded in 2008 DMA Industries, LLC (DMA) has quickly grown to become a trusted supplier to the North American Automotive Parts Aftermarket. DMA has a dynamic, performance-driven work culture that embodies the entrepreneurial spirit. teamwork, collaboration, and an unwavering standard of ethics. 

Position Overview:

The Warranty & Quality Validation Technician conducts standard inspection procedures for new parts and existing parts as directed. This position pulls sample parts and conducts product inspections according to established procedures set by the Product Quality Engineer. This position documents inspection results on worksheets or in the ERP system for further evaluation by the appropriate engineering team members. The Warranty & Product Validation Engineer supervises this position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Using the standard DMA inspection process for each type of product; measure and create inspection information for every development part sample for the responsible Product Quality Engineer to evaluate.
• Visit DMA warehouse locations to conduct first arrival and random sample inspections as assigned.
• Conduct preliminary inspections for new part prototypes from the factory and record the results.
• Assist the Warranty & Product Validation Engineer with repair part crew training and inspections.
• Follow a written inspection schedule provided by the ERP system and Product Quality Engineer.
• Safely disassemble and reassemble parts as necessary to facilitate inspection activities.
• Safely work in active warehouse operations and coordinate with warehouse team members, as necessary.
• Prepares preliminary write up of warranty inspection results

 Education/Experience & Skills:

• High School graduate with a minimum of 2 years working experience in part inspections or manufacturing. Technical School, military training, or strong knowledge of automobile repair are pluses.
• Understand and demonstrate the proper techniques for operating and maintaining measurement tools, hand tools, and testing equipment.
• Ability to complete standard forms in Microsoft Office or the ERP system.
• Ability to read and interpret data from drawings and specifications.
• Ability to lift parts to 50 pounds from the floor to a worktable for inspection.
• Requires ability to self direct work
• Requires problem solving skills to assess parts and ascertain probable reasons for failures
• The primary work location is the Wellman Laboratory. This position will travel to other DMA warehouse locations to inspect new products based on a schedule created by the Product Quality Engineer. 

Language Skills: Ability to read and write in English. Ability to effectively articulate and present information and respond to questions from Management in a professional manner.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations within ADA guidelines that do not cause Company excessive expenditure(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have manual dexterity and written, verbal & auditory skills. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit during the workday. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Any additional weight to be lifted should only be accomplished with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job are close vision and distance vision. The employee is expected to handle occasional high stress projects/situations as needed due to work to be accomplished, deadlines to meet, etc. Employee must be able to accommodate the requirement of public transportation of any type, in role, to get to/from employment/other offices in a timely manner, as scheduled. 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the daily work environment is usually moderate and could possibly change during the business day.