Quality Auditor

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

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.