What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Auditor - 1st Shift position at Barnes Group?
This position is responsible for performing Delegated Product Release Verification (DPRV/DQR) in support of customer self-release programs. The Quality Auditor will serve as a customer-authorized release representative, ensuring all products meet engineering, regulatory, and customer-specific requirements prior to shipment.
This position sits in Warren, MI and will report to the Quality Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform product verification and release as a delegated representative under customer self-release programs
- Interpret and validate:
- Engineering drawings
- Specifications
- Process requirements
- Ensure compliance with:
- Customer requirements (PWC, Rolls-Royce, GE)
- Internal quality procedures
- Maintain certification under AS13001 (DPVR/DQR)
- Review manufacturing records for completeness and accuracy
- Interface with customers regarding product acceptance and quality issues
- Support audits related to delegated release programs
- Participate in root cause and corrective action for product nonconformance
Job Requirements
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent is required; An associate degree is desirable
- 5 years of equivalent experience in a Quality Inspection / Auditor role.
- AS13001 Certification Common Training for DPVR
- Experience working with ISO 9001 & AS 9100, Aerospace OEM Customer-Specific Requirements.
- Must have experience using Microsoft Office. Focus on Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint.
- Experience interfacing with internal customers, external customers, and external third-party auditors.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills.
- Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP) experience (Preferred).
- Automotive quality core tools including root cause analysis and problem solving.
- Must have a valid US Passport