Quality Auditor

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Auditor & Quality Audit Supervisor (Previous Quality Tech or QE Experience)

Third Shift/Weekend Warrior (10pm-10:15am)

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Quality Auditor to support ongoing quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple production lines. This role is responsible for real-time data analysis, audit execution, and corrective action validation, ensuring consistent product quality and driving measurable reductions in defects.

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in manufacturing quality systems, demonstrates analytical thinking, and can operate independently while maintaining clear communication with on-site and customer stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Audit & Monitoring

Conduct real-time audits of production processes across assigned lines

Monitor quality metrics including PPM, defect trends, and station-level performance

Validate adherence to standard work, control plans, and quality procedures

Identify process deviations and escalate risks proactively

Data Analysis & Reporting

Analyze daily and weekly quality data to identify trends, shifts, and emerging risks

Develop and maintain dashboards (Excel / Power BI) to communicate performance

Generate clear, actionable reports for leadership and customer review

Track effectiveness of containment and corrective actions

Continuous Improvement

Support root cause analysis using tools such as:

5 Whys

Fishbone (Ishikawa)

Pareto analysis

Recommend process improvements to reduce defects and variation

Collaborate with on-site teams to ensure sustainable corrective actions

Customer Interface

Act as a liaison between operations and customer quality teams

Provide professional, data-driven updates to customers

Support customer audits and quality reviews

Qualifications

Required

3–7+ years experience in manufacturing quality (automotive preferred)

Strong understanding of:

PPM tracking

Defect classification systems

Layered process audits (LPA)

Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data modeling)

Experience with quality tools (5 Why, Pareto, trend analysis)

Ability to interpret and act on production and quality data

Preferred

Experience with Power BI or similar visualization tools

Familiarity with IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 standards

Experience supporting containment operations or third-party quality services

Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher)

Key Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

High attention to detail and data accuracy

Ability to work independently and manage multiple lines simultaneously

Clear and professional communication (written and verbal)

Sense of ownership and urgency in addressing quality risks

Work Structure

Onsite Positon

Supports multiple production lines (e.g., Driver / Passenger / Rear splits)

May require flexible hours aligned with production shifts

Performance Metrics

Reduction in PPM and defect recurrence

Accuracy and timeliness of reporting

Effectiveness of corrective action validation

Customer satisfaction and confidence

Position Impact

This role is critical in transitioning from reactive containment to proactive quality control, providing customers with a high level of confidence in process stability and continuous improvement.\nCompany Description

Quality Control