Quality Assurance Representative

Bus Quality Assurance Representative

Date: May 11, 2026

Location: St. Cloud, MN, US

Company: Hatch

Requisition : 97839

Job Category: Infrastructure;
Commissioning;
Consulting;
Engineering

Location: St. Cloud, MN, United States

Hatch is seeking a qualified on‑site Bus Inspector in St. Cloud, MN. Candidates should have ASQ certification as a Quality Engineer and/or Quality Inspector, bus and/or automotive experience working with suppliers, bus builders, or transit authorities, and in‑depth knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, ASTM standards, internal and external auditing, root‑cause investigation, calibration, measurement accuracy, corrective and preventive action, problem solving, and process improvement.

• High school graduate with technical schooling or associate degree, and a minimum of 5 years of rail vehicle experience.
• ASQ Certified Quality Inspector/Engineer/Auditor preferred.
• AWS certification as a Welding Inspector preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Experience in manufacturing and production environments, particularly in the automotive or bus production industry, is strongly desired.

• Physically inspect components and systems of in‑process and completed buses to confirm work meets approved drawings, contract requirements, and technical specifications.
• Review bus manufacturer test and inspection records, follow up on documented nonconforming items, corrective actions, and project open items.
• Inspect prototype and first‑article equipment and detail review findings.
• Watch test and assembly procedures conducted in bus production to ensure compliance with contract specifications and accepted industry standards.
• Prepare and submit documentation upon completion of inspections.
• Investigate and assist in resolving quality problems.
• Prepare weekly site quality reports for the project manager using PowerPoint, summarizing the manufacturer’s status relative to the production schedule.
• Report non‑compliances against specifications or approved drawings clearly and concisely.
• Participate in quality assurance and manufacturing audits and in daily/weekly quality meetings with the bus manufacturer.
• Coordinate with Hatch project engineering staff to resolve problems or obtain technical input.
• Read and interpret drawings and standards and use precision measuring devices.
• Collaborate on projects to develop innovative solutions.

We encourage all interested candidates to apply, even if their past experiences do not perfectly match every listed qualification.

Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. If you require accommodations, please let us know.

Base Compensation: $90,000 – $105,000 (actual compensation varies with education, experience, skillset, and/or location).

• Health and Welfare Benefits
  : top‑tier medical coverage (single plan with no employee premium), prescription drug, dental, vision; flexible spending accounts; health savings account with generous employer contribution; life, accident, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; wellness program.
• Retirement Savings
  : 401(k) with employer match up to 50 % per dollar, fully vested after three years; additional 3 % profit‑sharing contribution after one year, immediately vested.
• Paid Time Away from Work
  : 3–4 weeks of vacation (prorated in the first year), 10 paid holidays, 10 sick days per year (up to 40 days carry‑over for future FMLA‑qualifying events); partial paid parental leave up to 12 weeks for birth parents and 4 weeks for non‑birth parents.

The benefits listed above apply to US‑based, full‑time permanent applicants only. Hatch reserves the right to change plans at its discretion.