Bus Assembly Inspector

Dikita Enterprises, Inc. ( ), headquartered in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, is an actively growing engineering and construction management firm with over 40 years of experience. Dikita’s multi-disciplined team of engineering and construction management professionals delivers a wide range of projects, including transit build-out, transit market research, infrastructure improvements and expansion, new facilities, and capital construction services. Our diversity and commitment to quality are our strengths.

SUMMARY

Bus Assembly Inspectors are client representatives who monitor the bus manufacturing and assembly process at the manufacturing and assembly plant. They are responsible for overseeing the assembly and quality assurance program on site during the builds. The ideal candidates will have broad mechanical knowledge, knowledge of the procurement process, excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to always maintain positive and professional working relationships with the manufacturer and contractors, independent problem-solving skills, and the flexibility to adapt to non-traditional work schedules and frequent assignment changes on short notice.

As a condition of your employment, you must pass a background check and pre-employment drug test. You will be subject to post-accident, random, reasonable cause, return to duty and follow up drug testing in compliance with Federal DOT alcohol and controlled substances testing program protocols during employment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include the inspection of CNG buses during all stages of production and assembly at the bus manufacturers’ facilities, to ensure buses are manufactured in accordance with client specifications. This includes post-delivery inspections of buses to address any deficiencies arising out of delivery. The Bus Assembly Inspector monitors the contractor’s assembly processes and quality assurance program; and provides written reports as required. Bus Assembly Inspectors conduct local post-delivery inspections of buses at bus manufacturers’ facilities; determine if the delivered buses pass or fail final inspection; then assess if the buses meet the requirements for official acceptance or rejection of the client. Additionally, the Bus Assembly Inspectors monitor and inspect manufacturers’ retrofits to new bus fleets prior to acceptance.

• Conduct quality control and production analysis of the entire bus build from the point of raw materials to a final client acceptable product.
• Utilize Microsoft Office tools; learn specialty software of the work unit.
• Identify design problems and inform appropriate parties of compliance issues found during the pre-production, production and assembly phases of CNG vehicles.
• Request design and/or process solutions to be reviewed with the Contract Administrator that assure compliance with client’s contract requirements and specifications.
• Identify contract compliance issues requiring review and approval by the client.
• Participate in resolution of compliance issues, while ensuring manufacturer compliance with client specifications.
• Attend production meetings; assembly meetings; daily/weekly quality circles; production team meetings; QA meetings; bus builder’s entity-wide team meetings involving production, engineering, contracting and QA teams.
• Make formal and informal presentations to the client and to the bus manufacturer on the status of vehicle production progress, and status of resolution of issues of non-compliance.
• Perform other related tasks as required.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Thorough knowledge of transit vehicle maintenance, in variety of areas including mechanical, electrical, electronic and body/chassis.
• Knowledge of quality control, vehicle production, and assembly.
• Ability to act independently and proactively to meet the needs of the client, to make independent decisions and to provide quality customer service.
• Excellent interpersonal skills that allow you to effectively engage in and sustain relationships with people from diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate with members of a diverse community and work effectively with the public and other agencies, and problem-solving processes.
• Skill in comprehending, analyzing and interpreting technical information.
• Skill in organizing work assignments, setting priorities, and accomplishing objectives without direct supervision.
• Skill in working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
• Skill in reading, interpreting and effectively utilizing management informational reports.
• Skill in developing, analyzing and implementing procedures.
• Basic skill in the use of a computer and appropriate applications.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Skill in operating transit buses of various lengths to conduct road testing of new buses is required.
• Ability to manage complex processes, meeting deadlines and achieving goals.
• Demonstrated ability to read, comprehend and interpret vehicle procurement contracts, technical specifications, and engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of vehicle production and assembly techniques and methods for CNG buses.
• Knowledge of in-plant inspection in a bus manufacturing plant environment.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and local regulations and standards regarding vehicle production.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and quality control principles and techniques in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to effectively present complex technical information to a wide variety of audiences.
• Demonstrated skill in successfully advocating a position and achieving a desired result through negotiation and facilitation.
• The ability to foster positive, proactive work relations in a diverse, collaborative work environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite tools including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the job duties of the position.
• Must live in the state of California.
• Must have a clean driving record.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is generally performed in a bus manufacturing/assembly plant environment. Road tests involve operating transit buses on city streets, urban and rural highways and the Bus Assembly Inspector will encounter the typical hazards associated with driving a bus in those environments. The transit buses may vary in length, handling characteristics, and powertrains. Incoming post-delivery inspections may be performed at the bus manufacturer’s local contracted facilities.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Compensation is based on contract specifications. Dikita offers a comprehensive health and welfare plan that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) with a discretionary match, company paid licenses, certifications, and professional organization memberships*. We also offer dozens of supplemental benefits through Colonial Life and AFLAC.

* Subject to repayment based on length of employment.

At Dikita we take pride in our diversity and inclusion. We offer a grounded and family-oriented workplace in a progressive environment with a commitment to quality and integrity.

Dikita Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against individuals based on race, national origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.