Quality Inspector Jobs in Missouri

Why Join Our Team?

Masters Transportation has been a leader in the commercial transportation industry for over 30 years. With one of the nation's largest fleets and locations across the U.S., we provide customized vehicle solutions to meet diverse organizational needs. Our services include sales, rentals, leasing, financing, and repairs, catering to industries such as education, hospitality, senior living, and camps. Driven by core values like excellence, integrity, and a solution-oriented mindset, we prioritize safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. As a trusted partner in mobility, we are committed to delivering unmatched expertise and tailored transportation solutions nationwide.

Benefits:

• Generous Paid Leave and 12 Paid Holidays.
• Competitive health insurance, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, and short/long-term disability benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Discounts on travel, entertainment, and more.
• Investment in Employee Development.

Classification: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Reports To: Vice President of Maintenance

Position Type: Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8am-5pm

Work Location: Headquarters, Kansas City, MO

Job Summary:

The Senior Automotive Quality Inspector is responsible for leading advanced mechanical inspections and quality assurance activities across all vehicle categories, including production-line vehicles and used vehicle inventory. This role ensures vehicles meet or exceed internal and manufacturer mechanical quality standards, safety requirements, and regulatory expectations. As a senior-level role, this position provides technical guidance, mentorship, and serves as a subject-matter expert for mechanical quality issues.

Essential Functions:

• Perform comprehensive mechanical inspections on vehicles from the production line and used vehicle inventory.
• Verify compliance with internal quality standards, manufacturer specifications, and applicable safety regulations.
• Inspect critical systems, including engine, transmission, suspension, steering, brakes, HVAC, electrical, and exhaust systems.
• Conduct road tests as required to evaluate vehicle performance, drivability, and mechanical integrity.
• Identify, document, and report mechanical defects, deficiencies, or deviations from quality standards.
• Reinspect vehicles after repairs or adjustments to confirm corrective actions have been completed effectively.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, checklists, and quality reports in accordance with company procedures.
• Collaborate with production, service, and reconditioning teams to resolve quality issues and prevent recurrence.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying trends, recurring issues, and opportunities to enhance mechanical quality.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized inspection area.

Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Solid mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Time management skills with the ability to handle multiple inspections efficiently.
• Basic computer proficiency for documenting inspections and reports.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Work Environment:

• This job operates in a professional service center and manufacturing environment.
• This role routinely uses standard equipment.

Physical Demands:

• May work indoors or outdoors, but more commonly work indoors.
• Are often exposed to hazardous situations, conditions, and equipment that result in cuts, bruises, or minor burns.
• Work inside enclosed vehicles, such as buses and vans. Often working in cramped workspaces underneath vehicles requires getting into awkward positions.
• Regularly wear protective gear, such as goggles or earplugs.
• Are exposed to contaminants, such as antifreeze and chemical degreasers, daily.
• Are exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting and uncomfortable daily.
• Are sometimes exposed to inadequate lighting conditions.
• May sometimes work in cold or hot temperatures, depending on the work locale.
• May work near others, such as when sharing the same space in a garage.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 50 pounds.

Required Education/Experience/Certifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational automotive training preferred.
• 2–5 years of experience in automotive inspection, mechanical repair, manufacturing quality, or a related field.
• Strong working knowledge of automotive mechanical systems and diagnostic procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, specifications, and inspection criteria.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Education/Experience/Certifications:

• CDL preferred or obtainable within 6 months.
• ASE Certification(s) (e.g., A1–A8) preferred.
• Manufacturer or OEM quality/inspection certifications a plus.
• Experience in the Bus Industry in a service shop or manufacturing environment.

Travel Requirements

None

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO Statement

Master’s Transportation is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Master's Transportation is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.