Automotive Evaluation Specialist - San Antonio, TX

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking an Evaluation Specialist to join our Transportation Technology team in our San Antonio, TX office.  This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Engine Testing!

Intertek's Transportation Technologies team offers Total Quality Assurance expertise, delivered consistently with precision, pace and passion, enables our customers to power ahead safely. Our automotive, battery and energy storage, and related transportation industry testing and certification expertise is recognized by leading manufacturers worldwide for evaluating how their products and services meet and exceed quality, safety, sustainability and performance standards.

What are we looking for?

Someone ready to train and achieve certification to evaluate engines with CRC rating methods and aids and processing parts.  Attends seminars and workshops as required to remain up-to-date and certified on current methods.  Trains into photo editing/photography of engine/vehicle components and special projects.   Demonstrates effective communication, coordination, and cooperation with internal and external customers.   

Job Schedule: M-F 7 AM-3:30 PM

Salary & Benefits Information

Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.  

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more. 

What you’ll do

Train and achieve certification to inspect, process, and assign visual numerical rating.  Will require prolonged periods of visual concentration.   Performs final quality control screening and may perform ratings/photography on and off Company premises.    Interfaces with engineers and supervisors to provide technical data and support; interacts with clients as required.  Secondary duties:  Photographs engine/vehicle components and special projects, utilizing either digital or conventional equipment.  Edits digital photos, creates graphic layouts, and saves in digital format.  Assists in troubleshooting mechanical and instrumentation problems within the metrology lab.  Responsible for complying with departmental ISO procedures.  To carry out the above responsibilities, and all others which may be assigned, in a manner demonstrating support for and adherence to the Company’s Safety Policy and Procedures, Quality Policy and Procedures, Ethics Policy, Environmental Management System, Vision and Strategy, and to exercise good judgment, common sense, and diplomacy in so doing.

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.  

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

1 year experience automotive testing/mechanical skills preferred (ability to identify test/automotive parts).    High school diploma or GED equivalent.  Knowledge of computer, data entry, and data processing fundamentals necessary.   Outlook and Adobe photo shop/photography experience desired.  Must be a team player with a “can do” attitude, take initiative and highly motivated.  Must demonstrate initiative and be willing to ask questions to clarity instruction, as needed  Good verbal and written communication skills desired.  Must possess good interpersonal and oral communication abilities.   Be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work  Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines  Must be detailed-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload, with efficient time management   Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal written and presentation formats  Must possess the fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform the job duties  Must be customer focused and quality driven  Ability to travel as business needs dictate 

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS 

Periodic exposure to heat, noise, and fumes.  Required to wear protective clothing, footwear and ear/eye protection.  Must be able to lift and carry heavy engine parts and lubricant containers.  Will be subjected to prolonged periods of visual concentration.  Must have normal or corrected 20/20 vision.  Must be available for occasional overnight travel.  Must become highly proficient in CRC methods and remain calibrated/certified in the rating of current and newly introduced standardized or specialized testing.  Must be willing to work overtime during peak demand periods to ensure customer service is responsive.  

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.